Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at MariFlex Stadion where RBC Roosendaal play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 19,504 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
RBC Roosendaal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Akerboom.
The pitch is in good condition.
RBC Roosendaal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Akerboom.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
3.51
0-0Alessandro Ametrano kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Cortes. Leonardo Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Herrero. Martin Herrero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
8.48
0-0Francisco Campos kicks a strong pass forward to JŸrgen Kantelberg. JŸrgen Kantelberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.48
Laurent Sikora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Sturba. Jonathan Sturba passes the ball forward to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nikos Ebbinge.
14.21
1-0Pim Maes makes a simple pass to Maurice Van Der Meyde. Maurice Van Der Meyde knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Herrero. Martin Herrero whips in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Kantelberg. JŸrgen Kantelberg directs the ball goalwards with his head. Saul Lozano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.48
Jonathan Sturba flicks a high pass forward. Bram Hermans controls it well on his chest. Bram Hermans lofts in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. With a superhuman jump, Davy Nieuwenhuijzen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.33
Pim Maes plays the ball forward to Maurice Van Der Meyde. Maurice Van Der Meyde darts forward. Maurice Van Der Meyde knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nelson Van Gobbel.
28.11
1-1Leonardo Cortes catches Nelson Van Gobbel on the ankles. The referee calls over Leonardo Cortes and shows him a yellow card! Nelson Van Gobbel runs off the knock.
30.11
Maurice Van Der Meyde flicks a high pass forward to Martin Herrero who brings the ball under control. Martin Herrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nelson Van Gobbel.
34.17
Maurice Van Der Meyde takes a long throw-in. Ousmane Heurtebis threads a neat ball through to JŸrgen Kantelberg. JŸrgen Kantelberg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Molowny.
36.56
Ousmane Heurtebis catches Pablo Rubio on the ankles. Ousmane Heurtebis is shown the yellow card! Pablo Rubio stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.41
1-1Maurice Van Der Meyde makes a probing pass to JŸrgen Kantelberg. JŸrgen Kantelberg shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
40.39
Graham Kasper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
44.57
Pim Maes makes a simple pass to Ousmane Heurtebis. Ousmane Heurtebis flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Cortes who takes it down. Leonardo Cortes shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RBC Roosendaal appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with RBC Roosendaal kicking off!
47.07
Nelson Van Gobbel hits a low pass to Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio knocks the ball to his team mate, Bram Hermans. Bram Hermans plays a one-two with Kurt Van Der Schaaf and rushes in on goal... Bram Hermans shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
48.13
Jonathan Sturba passes the ball forward to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf lofts in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
54.44
Ousmane Heurtebis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ousmane Heurtebis whips in a cross ball towards Martin Herrero. Martin Herrero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Saul Lozano is on top of it.
57.43
1-2Pim Maes kicks a strong pass forward to Ousmane Heurtebis. Ousmane Heurtebis makes a simple pass to Leonardo Cortes. Leonardo Cortes threads the ball through to JŸrgen Kantelberg but he's offside!
63.16
Scott Harrison clumsily knocks into Kurt Van Der Schaaf. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kurt Van Der Schaaf hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.47
Pablo Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Bram Hermans holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bram Hermans knocks in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Romero P. Ibanez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
67.43
1-2Maurice Van Der Meyde catches Graham Kasper on the ankles. Maurice Van Der Meyde is given a warning by the referee! Graham Kasper stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.47
Geoffrey Verberne makes a beautiful solo run. Geoffrey Verberne sees Kurt Van Der Schaaf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kurt Van Der Schaaf passes the ball forward to Bram Hermans. Bram Hermans shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
75.17
Jonathan Sturba sees Bram Hermans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bram Hermans knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
79.39
Ousmane Heurtebis decides to run forward with the ball. Ousmane Heurtebis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Laurent Sikora.
81.51
Jonathan Sturba makes a probing pass to Bram Hermans. Bram Hermans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.05
With great vision, Pim Maes plays the ball forward to Francisco Campos. Francisco Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Herrero. Martin Herrero shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.28
Pablo Rubio hacks Maurice Van Der Meyde from behind! Pablo Rubio is warned by the referee! Maurice Van Der Meyde runs off the knock.
87.30
Maurice Van Der Meyde deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Herrero. Martin Herrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Geoffrey Verberne.
89.29
1-3Scott Harrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurice Van Der Meyde. Maurice Van Der Meyde makes a simple pass to Leonardo Cortes. Leonardo Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Herrero. Martin Herrero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball comes off Geoffrey Verberne and the loose ball is cleared up field.
90.00
Ousmane Heurtebis makes a probing pass to JŸrgen Kantelberg. JŸrgen Kantelberg finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| JŸrgen Kantelberg 14 | Davy Nieuwenhuijzen 20, 48 Bram Hermans 71 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Romero P. Ibanez (GK)
6
2. Scott Harrison (DEF)
5
3. Pim Maes (DEF)
6
4. Nikos Ebbinge (DEF)
6
5. Francisco Campos (MID)
6
6. Maurice Van Der Meyde (MID)
7
7. Ousmane Heurtebis (MID)
7
8. Alessandro Ametrano (MID)
6
9. Leonardo Cortes (ATT)
5
10. Martin Herrero (ATT)
7
11. JŸrgen Kantelberg (ATT)
7
12. Hauke Turek (DEF)
0
13. Marinus De Graef (GK)
0
14. Scott Mcleod (DEF)
0
1. Saul Lozano (GK)
6
2. Laurent Sikora (DEF)
6
3. Geoffrey Verberne (DEF)
6
4. Ricardo Molowny (DEF)
6
5. Nelson Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
6. Jonathan Sturba (MID)
6
7. Pablo Rubio (MID)
6
8. Graham Kasper (MID)
6
9. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen (ATT)
9
10. Kurt Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
7
11. Bram Hermans (ATT)
9
12. Jimmy Marbus (DEF)
0
13. Luuk Koning (ATT)
0
14. Luuk Van Wonderen (ATT)
0