Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 16,447 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arco De Vet.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arco De Vet.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off the first half!
2.43
0-0Dominic McNeill threads a neat ball through to Arno Linke. Arno Linke knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Metzger. Dietmar Metzger heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
8.11
0-0Yuri Moulijn knocks the ball forward to Oscar Roy. Showing composure, Oscar Roy laces a through ball forward to Jeroen Bakkati. Jeroen Bakkati knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rainer Bierhoff.
9.45
0-0Miguel Neves catches Joos Dijkstra on the ankles. The referee calls over Miguel Neves and shows him a yellow card! Joos Dijkstra stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.32
0-0Paul Matteo makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Matteo cuts inside the box! Paul Matteo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.15
Arno Linke chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Molendijk. Marcel Molendijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.37
Roberto Kortland makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Reyes. Jose Fortes Reyes makes a defence splitting pass to Marcel Molendijk. Marcel Molendijk shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
22.03
Rainer Bierhoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Caldwell. With a delightful solo run, Don Caldwell stretches the opposition's defence. Don Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Linke. Arno Linke connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.41
0-0Noah Streich hacks Rainer Bierhoff from behind! The referee motions to Noah Streich to come over. It's a red card!! Rainer Bierhoff runs off the knock.
30.52
1-0Roberto Kortland makes a probing pass to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo knocks the ball forward to Arno Linke. Arno Linke lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Francis Le Saux is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.18
Jose Fortes Reyes threads the ball through to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Linke. Arno Linke outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
34.16
Miguel Neves flicks a high pass forward. Don Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Don Caldwell plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Reyes. Jose Fortes Reyes threads the ball through into the box. Paul Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Francis Le Saux manages to gather it easily.
38.47
1-0Dominic McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Paul Matteo collects the pass. Paul Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Reyes collects the pass. Jose Fortes Reyes makes a probing pass to Arno Linke but he's offside!
40.29
Rainer Bierhoff makes a probing pass to Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell hits a low pass to Marcel Molendijk. Marcel Molendijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
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. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the second half!
49.27
1-0Alun Sturridge barges into Roberto Kortland. The referee brings Alun Sturridge to one side and gives him a warning! Roberto Kortland runs off the knock.
51.17
Roberto Kortland hits a low pass to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Metzger. Dietmar Metzger shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Francis Le Saux. What a save!
53.45
Arno Linke knocks the ball forward to Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Wijngaarden.
57.54
Alun Sturridge flicks a high pass forward. Jeroen Bakkati collects the pass. Jeroen Bakkati knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Bierhoff.
60.53
1-0Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Rodolfo Gimenez replacing Arno Linke .
67.40
Marcel Molendijk changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Molendijk knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.06
Michel Jaliens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeroen Bakkati. Jeroen Bakkati controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
72.22
Paul Matteo knocks the ball forward to Marcel Molendijk. Marcel Molendijk knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rodolfo Gimenez is offside!
81.30
Alun Sturridge hacks Jose Fortes Reyes from behind! The referee warns Alun Sturridge again to calm down! Jose Fortes Reyes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.07
Don Caldwell advances with the ball. Don Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.06
Joos Dijkstra surges forward with the ball. Joos Dijkstra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Neves.
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
| Paul Matteo 31 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cristiano Barros (GK)
6
2. Miguel Neves (DEF)
5
3. Roberto Kortland (DEF)
7
4. Rainer Bierhoff (DEF)
6
5. Dominic McNeill (DEF)
6
6. Paul Matteo (MID)
9
7. Jose Fortes Reyes (MID)
6
8. Don Caldwell (MID)
7
9. Arno Linke (ATT)
7
10. Dietmar Metzger (ATT)
6
11. Marcel Molendijk (ATT)
6
12. Wahid Fabiano (DEF)
0
13. Marvin Waterreus (MID)
0
14. Rodolfo Gimenez (ATT)
6
1. Francis Le Saux (GK)
6
2. Edgar Wijngaarden (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Roy (DEF)
6
4. Yuri Moulijn (DEF)
6
5. Michel Jaliens (DEF)
6
6. Leon Wendel (MID)
6
7. Noah Streich (MID)
3
8. Alun Sturridge (MID)
6
9. Joos Dijkstra (MID)
6
10. Jeroen Bakkati (ATT)
6
11. Marcel Lambers (ATT)
6
12. Cesar Oliveira (GK)
0
13. Andres Cortes (DEF)
0
14. Eric Pasanen (DEF)
0