Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to VVV Venlo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romano Robben.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romano Robben.
0.00
0-0VVV Venlo kick off and get the match underway!
3.29
0-0Andriy Lytvynchuk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurice Heubach. Maurice Heubach whips in a cross ball towards Craig Etherington. Jochem Gentenaar clumsily knocks into Craig Etherington. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
6.58
0-0Andriy Lytvynchuk knocks the ball forward to Maurice Heubach. Maurice Heubach knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Carrasco who gathers it comfortably.
8.07
0-0Guillermo Leon flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.06
Corrado Vicari threads the ball through to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff chips the ball to his team mate, Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
26.12
0-0Sander Cruyff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Gravesen. Marc Gravesen passes the ball forward but John Robson is offside!
28.34
0-1Simon Bridge flicks a high pass forward. Ezio Guana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ezio Guana lofts in a cross ball towards Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.05
0-1Lomano Bellamy clumsily knocks into Alpay Abdullah. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alpay Abdullah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.06
Romain Anolfo threads a neat ball through to Ezio Guana. Ezio Guana runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ezio Guana shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.21
Sander Cruyff sees space and advances. Sander Cruyff finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. VVV Venlo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ajax Amsterdam players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
47.05
Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward. Marc Gravesen collects the pass. Marc Gravesen shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
48.25
Jerome Antunes pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jerome Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.49
0-1Guillermo Leon catches Sander Cruyff on the ankles. The referee warns Guillermo Leon to calm down! Sander Cruyff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.07
Gavin Johnstone hits a low pass to Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ihor Malskyy who gathers it comfortably.
60.57
0-1Ajax Amsterdam have made 2 substitutions with Julian Götz replacing Sander Cruyff and Shabani Garrault replacing Alpay Abdullah .
63.58
Guillermo Leon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Etherington. Craig Etherington shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.22
Romain Anolfo makes a probing pass to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Heubach. Gavin Johnstone catches Maurice Heubach on the ankles. Maurice Heubach appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
66.15
0-1Jerome Antunes threads a neat ball through to Julian Götz. Julian Götz hits a low pass to Marc Gravesen. Marc Gravesen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ihor Malskyy!
69.10
Julian Götz catches Ezio Guana on the ankles. The referee calls over Julian Götz and warns him to calm down! Ezio Guana stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.32
Julian Götz hacks Guillermo Leon from behind! Julian Götz is warned by the referee again! Guillermo Leon runs off the knock.
77.58
VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Johnny De Boer replacing Lomano Bellamy and Frederico Loureiro replacing Ezio Guana .
78.64
Nicolas Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Götz. Julian Götz sees Shabani Garrault in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shabani Garrault plays a one-two with Marc Gravesen and advances towards the goal... Shabani Garrault comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Shabani Garrault!
83.46
Corrado Vicari hits it upfield. Pedro Castro whips in a cross ball towards Marc Gravesen. Marc Gravesen heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
85.45
Simon Bridge makes a probing pass to Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani whips in a cross ball towards Maurice Heubach. Maurice Heubach makes a deft header. It's miles wide!
90.00
Johnny De Boer threads a neat ball through to Oleg Murphy. Oleg Murphy passes the ball forward to Craig Etherington. Craig Etherington lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Gabriel Carrasco had no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gabriel Carrasco (GK)
6
2. Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
6
3. Corrado Vicari (DEF)
6
4. Jerome Antunes (DEF)
6
5. Jochem Gentenaar (DEF)
6
6. Nicolas Fernandez (MID)
6
7. Sander Cruyff (MID)
7
8. John Robson (ATT)
6
9. Pedro Castro (ATT)
6
10. Marc Gravesen (ATT)
6
11. Alpay Abdullah (ATT)
6
12. Alfredo Buso (DEF)
0
13. Julian Götz (MID)
6
14. Shabani Garrault (ATT)
8
1. Ihor Malskyy (GK)
6
2. Lomano Bellamy (DEF)
5
3. Andriy Lytvynchuk (DEF)
7
4. Romain Anolfo (DEF)
6
5. Oleg Murphy (MID)
6
6. Simon Bridge (MID)
9
7. Guillermo Leon (MID)
6
8. Ezio Guana (MID)
7
9. Craig Etherington (ATT)
7
10. Maurice Heubach (ATT)
6
11. Louis Touzani (ATT)
8
12. Johnny De Boer (DEF)
6
13. Frederico Loureiro (MID)
6
14. Daniel Vieira (ATT)
0