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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to PEC Zwolle. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while PEC Zwolle appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam get the match underway!
2.41
Brynjar Áskelsson sees a break and surges forward. Brynjar Áskelsson knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.13
Roland Zijm knocks the ball forward to Carl Higginbotham. Carl Higginbotham shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.44
Brenny Kanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Higginbotham. Carl Higginbotham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miel Peters.
16.21
Brynjar Áskelsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Philippe Maglia who gathers it comfortably.
20.43
Ruben Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
21.51
Roland Zijm sees a break and surges forward. Roland Zijm sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
26.43
Jean-Michel Hodouto barges into Stuart Atherton. Jean-Michel Hodouto is warned by the referee! Stuart Atherton stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.12
Brynjar Áskelsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roberto Munoz!
38.43
Anders Petersen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Philippe Maglia who gathers it comfortably.
40.23
Geoffrey Piqué passes the ball forward to Lomano Hall. Lomano Hall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Mitchel van der Hoek threads the ball through to Brynjar Áskelsson. Brynjar Áskelsson passes the ball forward to Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Atherton but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and PEC Zwolle get the second half underway!
47.32
Brynjar Áskelsson makes a simple pass to Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton plays a perfect one-two with Roberto Munoz and rushes in on goal... Stuart Atherton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Philippe Maglia easily smothers it.
53.01
Roland Zijm flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Higginbotham. Carl Higginbotham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.33
Bram Tuhuteru passes the ball forward to Anders Petersen. Anders Petersen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort. Philippe Maglia easily smothers it.
57.07
Lomano Hall catches Marcos Villanueva on the ankles. The referee calls over Lomano Hall and warns him to calm down! Marcos Villanueva stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.48
Brenny Kanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Hall. Lomano Hall shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
61.48
Brenny Kanu makes a simple pass to Lomano Hall. Lomano Hall whips in a cross ball towards Carl Higginbotham. Carl Higginbotham heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carl Higginbotham!
65.17
Ron de Groot catches Anders Petersen on the ankles. The referee calls over Ron de Groot and warns him to calm down! Anders Petersen stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.11
Roland Zijm makes a probing pass to Lomano Hall. Lomano Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Higginbotham. Carl Higginbotham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Sean Bresciano is on top of it.
72.16
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
75.09
Brynjar Áskelsson passes the ball forward to Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz goes all the way! Roberto Munoz rockets a shot on goal but Philippe Maglia is on top of it.
78.13
Marcos Villanueva makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brynjar Áskelsson. Brynjar Áskelsson passes the ball forward to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Atherton but the referee indicates it's offside!
81.45
Geoffrey Piqué flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Hall. Lomano Hall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mitchel van der Hoek.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Munoz of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 61.3333333333333 vs 38.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 26.67%, Midfield: 49.33%, Away team third: 24.00%