Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Sparta Rotterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.21
0-0Philipp Mahler flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Raduciou. Daniel Raduciou knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jordy Mans.
4.32
0-1Gaspar Pinto threads the ball through to Kew Sedouki. Kew Sedouki deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta lofts in a cross ball towards Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge flicks the ball with his head. Sander Den Turk is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.30
0-1Peter Davids threads the ball through to Jeffrey Keller. Jeffrey Keller sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Tjalle Van Der Leegte easily smothers it!
14.05
Jimmy De Vogt makes a probing pass to Milan Berck Yakubu. Milan Berck Yakubu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong goes all the way! Giulliano De Jong tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Sander Den Turk had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
18.22
Abel Bento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeffrey Keller. Jeffrey Keller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Tjalle Van Der Leegte manages to gather it comfortably.
22.55
Kew Sedouki kicks a strong pass forward to Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.39
0-2Kew Sedouki controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.36
Abel Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Raduciou. Daniel Raduciou sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.36
Philipp Mahler passes the ball forward to Jeffrey Keller. Jeffrey Keller shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.38
Milan Berck Yakubu kicks a strong pass forward to Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge whips in a cross ball towards Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta flicks the ball with his head but Sander Den Turk is on top of it.
36.44
0-2Guy Fayolle barges into Giulliano De Jong. Guy Fayolle is given a warning by the referee! Giulliano De Jong runs off the knock.
40.15
Philipp Mahler kicks a strong pass forward to Jeffrey Keller. Jeffrey Keller plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Raduciou and rushes in on goal... Jeffrey Keller takes a shot at goal. Jeffrey Keller scores for Ajax Amsterdam!!
45.00
Abel Bento sees space and advances. Abel Bento shoots from long range. It's there!! Tjalle Van Der Leegte has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off the second half!
48.12
Manolis Grammatopoulos makes a probing pass to Jeffrey Keller. Jeffrey Keller shoots from distance. Tjalle Van Der Leegte easily smothers it.
51.13
Peter Davids deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Raduciou. Daniel Raduciou knocks in a cross ball towards Talal Hadji. Talal Hadji heads the ball goalwards. Tjalle Van Der Leegte easily picks it out of the air!
53.15
Milan Berck Yakubu makes a simple pass to Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong goes all the way! Giulliano De Jong tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.36
Andy Wilnis knocks the ball forward to Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong knocks in a cross ball towards Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta powers a header at goal. Sander Den Turk easily smothers it.
57.54
Andy Wilnis passes the ball forward to Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guy Fayolle.
61.26
Arnold Visser makes a probing pass to Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.51
Frederico Segarra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manolis Grammatopoulos. Manolis Grammatopoulos makes a simple pass to Jeffrey Keller. Jeffrey Keller shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.16
2-2Rody Boussatta catches Bjarki Borgthórsson on the ankles. Rody Boussatta is given a warning by the referee! Bjarki Borgthórsson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.43
Jordy Mans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Yakubu. Milan Berck Yakubu makes a beautiful solo run. Milan Berck Yakubu knocks in a cross ball towards Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.51
Arnold Visser makes a simple pass to Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta whips in a cross ball towards Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.27
Rody Boussatta comes in with a late challenge on Guy Fayolle. Rody Boussatta is given another warning by the referee! Guy Fayolle hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.42
Andy Wilnis takes it forward alone. Andy Wilnis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sander Den Turk who gathers it comfortably.
78.03
Arnold Visser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta makes a simple pass to Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.53
Jordy Mans knocks the ball to his team mate, Kew Sedouki. Kew Sedouki kicks a strong pass forward to Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.49
Andy Wilnis threads the ball through to Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Sander Den Turk manages to gather it comfortably.
85.34
2-3Andy Wilnis passes the ball forward to Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge kicks a strong pass forward to Rody Boussatta but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Jeffrey Keller 40 Abel Bento 45 | Erwin Witschge 4, 69 Giulliano De Jong 14 |