Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play Reggina in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off the first half!
3.50
Vinicius Aldair passes the ball forward to Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko passes the ball forward to Erick Rivera. Erick Rivera shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Armando Guerrero had no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
6.49
Clifford Gilstrap deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Con Grella. Con Grella passes the ball forward to Ignacio Gonzales. Ignacio Gonzales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudiu Moldovan.
9.04
Julian Dohr controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yuriy Kopolovets. Yuriy Kopolovets kicks a strong pass forward to Erick Rivera. Erick Rivera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.43
Yuriy Kopolovets knocks the ball to his team mate, Erick Rivera. Erick Rivera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thiago Guiñazù.
16.19
Jose Noviello decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Noviello sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.08
Tomek Pol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul C. Belodedici. Paul C. Belodedici plays a perfect one-two with Lucas Augusto Prince and rushes in on goal... Paul C. Belodedici shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Enrico Fernandes had no chance!! Goal for Reggina!
26.50
Matthew Nyarko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Beck. Oliver Beck goes all the way! Oliver Beck shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
30.23
Oliver Beck catches Claudiu Moldovan on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claudiu Moldovan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.08
Matthew Nyarko knocks the ball forward to Oliver Beck. Oliver Beck whips in a cross ball towards Erick Rivera. Erick Rivera powers a header at goal. Armando Guerrero easily smothers it.
36.10
Con Grella flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Gonzales. Ignacio Gonzales shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Armando Guerrero easily smothers it!
44.48
Artur Hagi knocks the ball forward to Jose Noviello. Jose Noviello knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul C. Belodedici. Paul C. Belodedici finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with Reggina kicking off!
47.28
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
49.14
Matthew Nyarko clumsily knocks into Michael Cooney. The referee calls over Matthew Nyarko and shows him a yellow card! Michael Cooney runs off the knock.
53.11
Dan Buscan threads the ball through to Yuriy Kopolovets. Yuriy Kopolovets sees space and advances. Yuriy Kopolovets whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Beck. Oliver Beck flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
55.32
Michael Cooney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucas Augusto Prince. Lucas Augusto Prince shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Enrico Fernandes!
57.40
Yuriy Kopolovets sees a break and surges forward. Yuriy Kopolovets threads the ball through to Erick Rivera. Erick Rivera shoots from just inside the box but Armando Guerrero is on top of it.
59.13
Clifford Gilstrap makes a probing pass to Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko threads the ball through to Oliver Beck. Oliver Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.15
Dan Buscan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko knocks the ball to his team mate, Erick Rivera. Erick Rivera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Armando Guerrero who gathers it comfortably.
61.17
Con Grella threads the ball through to Erick Rivera. Erick Rivera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Artur Hagi.
67.02
Dan Buscan kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Gonzales. Ignacio Gonzales lofts in a cross ball towards Erick Rivera. Erick Rivera powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Armando Guerrero!
71.58
Con Grella controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Beck. Oliver Beck shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.16
Oliver Beck barges into Giampietro Chimenti. Oliver Beck is given a warning by the referee! Giampietro Chimenti carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.27
Con Grella passes the ball forward to Erick Rivera. Erick Rivera knocks the ball forward to Oliver Beck but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.16
Julian Dohr sees a break and surges forward. Julian Dohr sees space and advances. Julian Dohr knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Gonzales. Ignacio Gonzales powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
81.48
Dan Buscan surges forward with the ball. Dan Buscan chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Beck. Oliver Beck whips in a cross ball towards Ignacio Gonzales. Ignacio Gonzales powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ignacio Gonzales!
90.00
Tomek Pol catches Con Grella on the ankles. Tomek Pol is shown the yellow card! Con Grella hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Jose Noviello of Reggina

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 67.0886075949367 vs 32.9113924050633
Play Area
Home team third: 27.85%, Midfield: 44.30%, Away team third: 27.85%