Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play BVO Emmen in this league cup game. A crowd of 14,837 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BVO Emmen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arjen Darwinkel.
The pitch is in great condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BVO Emmen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arjen Darwinkel.
0.00
0-0BVO Emmen start the match!
4.30
0-0Joost Wijngaarden flicks a high pass forward. Darius Fenton controls it well on his chest. Darius Fenton shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
6.20
Nicolas Fernandez sees space and advances. Nicolas Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
9.11
0-0Sander Cruyff clumsily knocks into Santiago Pele. The referee brings Sander Cruyff to one side and gives him a warning! Santiago Pele stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.00
0-0Jason Shearer makes a beautiful solo run. Jason Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Robson. John Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.58
Gavin Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Gilles Young. Gilles Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sjaak Hesp.
14.17
Halldór Sverrisson makes a probing pass to Joost Wijngaarden. Joost Wijngaarden lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Fenton. Darius Fenton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
15.21
Patrick Masson chips the ball to his team mate, Halldór Sverrisson. Halldór Sverrisson knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Vassell. Dave Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
16.22
0-0Jerome Antunes threads the ball through to Gilles Young. Gilles Young flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Fernandez threads the ball through to Shabani Garrault but he's offside!
18.09
0-0Nicolas Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Heikki Hyypia.
19.38
Ricardo Reyes takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez shoots from just inside the box but Heikki Hyypia is on top of his game. Nice save!
22.02
0-0Nicolas Fernandez barges into Halldór Sverrisson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Halldór Sverrisson stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.39
0-1Nikolas Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Pele. Santiago Pele flicks a high pass forward. Darius Fenton controls it well on his chest. Darius Fenton shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Gabriel Carrasco had no chance!! Goal for BVO Emmen!
30.28
Halldór Sverrisson makes a simple pass to Gianluigi Correa. Gianluigi Correa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.25
Nikolas Thielemann makes a probing pass to Halldór Sverrisson. Halldór Sverrisson kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Vassell. Dave Vassell advances inside the box! Dave Vassell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Gabriel Carrasco has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.04
Gilles Young catches Sjaak Hesp on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sjaak Hesp runs off the knock.
38.30
Sander Cruyff flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Reyes who takes it down. Ricardo Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault heads the ball goalwards. Heikki Hyypia picks it out of the air!
39.02
Jason Shearer sees a break and surges forward. Showing composure, Jason Shearer plays the ball forward to Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.57
Gilles Young knocks the ball forward to John Robson. John Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Heikki Hyypia!
44.05
Shabani Garrault threads the ball through to John Robson. John Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. BVO Emmen 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 get the second half underway!
47.35
Sjaak Hesp flicks a high pass forward. Joost Wijngaarden comfortably collects the pass. Joost Wijngaarden sees Halldór Sverrisson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Halldór Sverrisson shoots from 20 yards. Gabriel Carrasco gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
48.11
Santiago Pele comes in with a late challenge on Gilles Young. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gilles Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.50
Sjaak Hesp advances with the ball. Sjaak Hesp chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Fenton. Darius Fenton shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
53.29
Joost Wijngaarden laces a weighted ball forward to Darius Fenton. Darius Fenton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.37
Joost Wijngaarden makes a probing pass to Halldór Sverrisson. Halldór Sverrisson whips in a cross ball towards Dave Vassell. Dave Vassell beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gabriel Carrasco with no chance!! Goal for BVO Emmen!
60.52
0-3Ajax Amsterdam have made 2 substitutions with Ioannis Vakouftsis replacing Nicolas Fernandez and Nick Konchesky replacing Ricardo Reyes .BVO Emmen have made 3 substitutions with Muzzy Türkyilmaz replacing Nikolas Thielemann, Fredrik Moss replacing Mohammed Wapenaar and David Mcgovern replacing Gianluigi Correa .
63.02
Santiago Pele clumsily knocks into Jason Shearer. The referee warns Santiago Pele to calm down! Jason Shearer stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.51
Jerome Antunes clumsily knocks into Darius Fenton. The referee calls over Jerome Antunes and shows him a yellow card! Darius Fenton runs off the knock.
67.16
Ioannis Vakouftsis chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Young. Gilles Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sjaak Hesp.
69.54
0-3Ioannis Vakouftsis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault lofts in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson makes a convincing header. The shot is on target but blocked by Patrick Masson. That should have been a goal!
71.22
Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward. Nick Konchesky collects the pass. Nick Konchesky shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.18
Gilles Young flicks a high pass forward. John Robson collects the pass. John Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Heikki Hyypia effortlessly punches it away to safety.
73.31
Gilles Young threads a neat ball through to John Robson. John Robson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sjaak Hesp.
77.58
Muzzy Türkyilmaz barges into Nick Konchesky. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nick Konchesky hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.10
Shabani Garrault makes a probing pass to John Robson. John Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.55
Gavin Johnstone barges into Halldór Sverrisson. Gavin Johnstone is shown the yellow card! Halldór Sverrisson runs off the knock.
83.41
Gilles Young hits a low pass to Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.34
Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward. John Robson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Sander Cruyff. With a superhuman jump, Sander Cruyff connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Heikki Hyypia gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Darius Fenton 26 Dave Vassell 32, 54 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gabriel Carrasco (GK)
6
2. Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
6
3. Corrado Vicari (DEF)
6
4. Jerome Antunes (DEF)
5
5. Jason Shearer (DEF)
7
6. Nicolas Fernandez (MID)
6
7. Gilles Young (MID)
7
8. Sander Cruyff (MID)
7
9. John Robson (ATT)
6
10. Shabani Garrault (ATT)
6
11. Ricardo Reyes (ATT)
6
12. Alfredo Buso (DEF)
0
13. Ioannis Vakouftsis (MID)
6
14. Nick Konchesky (ATT)
6
1. Heikki Hyypia (GK)
8
2. Nikolas Thielemann (DEF)
6
3. Sjaak Hesp (DEF)
6
4. Patrick Masson (DEF)
6
5. Joost Wijngaarden (MID)
7
6. Santiago Pele (MID)
6
7. Halldór Sverrisson (MID)
8
8. Mohammed Wapenaar (MID)
6
9. Dave Vassell (ATT)
9
10. Gianluigi Correa (ATT)
6
11. Darius Fenton (ATT)
7
12. Muzzy Türkyilmaz (DEF)
5
13. Fredrik Moss (MID)
6
14. David Mcgovern (ATT)
6