Match Report


Ajax Amsterdam     PEC Zwolle
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S. LozanoG1captainGS. Broerse
L. SikoraD2DM. Helder
J. CarrascoD3DS. Garcia
R. MolownyD4DB. Shearer
N. Van GobbelD5MJ. Van Veen
P. RubioMcaptain6MM. Viana
G. KasperM7ML. Bonazzoli
J. SturbaM8MR. Miccoli
R. WesterveldA9AN. Overmars
K. Van Der SchaafA10AC. Piqué
L. KoningA11AR. Gullit
 
H. PothuizenD12DS. Wijnen
L. Van WonderenA13DG. Pavan
D. NieuwenhuijzenA14MG. Kortland

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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day 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.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while PEC Zwolle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Paul Van Galen.


0.00
PEC Zwolle start the match!
2.23
Robert Gullit comes in with a late challenge on Jose Carrasco. Robert Gullit is warned by the referee! Jose Carrasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.10
Under pressure, Ricardo Molowny clears the ball far upfield. Luuk Koning shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
14.30
Pablo Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Koning collects the pass. Luuk Koning knocks in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Sebastian Garcia barges into Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
15.57
Pablo Rubio sees Luuk Koning in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luuk Koning plays a scrappy one-two with Kurt Van Der Schaaf and stumbles forward towards the goal... Luuk Koning looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.55
Ricardo Molowny sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Molowny knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Westerveld. Rui Westerveld whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.50
Ricardo Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Graham Kasper collects the pass. Graham Kasper makes a probing pass to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Silvain Broerse.
23.43
Corner kick to Ajax Amsterdam. Pablo Rubio plays it short to Jonathan Sturba. Jonathan Sturba deftly flicks the ball on. Ricardo Molowny tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
24.08
Luigi Bonazzoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Piqué. Christian Piqué controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
27.18
Mario Helder receives the ball from a throw-in from Sebastian Garcia. Mario Helder threads the ball through to Joost Van Veen. With vision, Joost Van Veen plays the ball forward to Christian Piqué. Christian Piqué tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Saul Lozano.
28.53
Luigi Bonazzoli passes the ball forward to Christian Piqué. Christian Piqué knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Laurent Sikora.
30.22
Ricardo Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Sturba who brings the ball neatly under control. Jonathan Sturba passes the ball forward to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf shoots from long range. Good keeping from Silvain Broerse as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
31.59
Pablo Rubio takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Luigi Bonazzoli reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
38.05
Mario Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Overmars. Nick Overmars knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.07
Luigi Bonazzoli chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Overmars. Nick Overmars finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
42.51
Mario Viana catches Graham Kasper on the ankles. The referee calls over Mario Viana and shows him a yellow card! Graham Kasper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. PEC Zwolle also appear unchanged since the first half. The PEC Zwolle players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off the second half!
47.04
Sebastian Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joost Van Veen. Joost Van Veen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Overmars. Nick Overmars passes the ball forward but Christian Piqué is offside!
49.17
Graham Kasper passes the ball forward to Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvain Broerse who gathers it comfortably.
53.58
Luigi Bonazzoli makes a simple pass to Robert Gullit. Robert Gullit kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Piqué but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.23
Luuk Koning barges into Mario Helder. Luuk Koning is shown the yellow card! Mario Helder stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.50
Graham Kasper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.30
Mario Viana sees Nick Overmars in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Overmars knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Laurent Sikora.
71.19
Jose Carrasco threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Sturba. Jonathan Sturba changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jonathan Sturba lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Westerveld. Rui Westerveld connects with a diving header. Silvain Broerse picks it out of the air!
75.19
Graham Kasper threads a neat ball through to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf plays a scrappy one-two with Luuk Koning and advances towards the goal... Kurt Van Der Schaaf looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Silvain Broerse is on top of it.
77.53
Sebastian Garcia brings the ball forward. Sebastian Garcia plays the ball forward to Christian Piqué. Christian Piqué knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Molowny.
78.14
Ricardo Molowny makes a beautiful solo run. Ricardo Molowny threads a neat ball through to Rui Westerveld. Rui Westerveld shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
83.25
Ricardo Molowny hits a low pass to Graham Kasper. Graham Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Kurt Van Der Schaaf controls it well on his chest. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bill Shearer.
85.40
Mario Helder barges into Rui Westerveld. The referee calls over Mario Helder and shows him a yellow card! Rui Westerveld hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.02
Kurt Van Der Schaaf clumsily knocks into Bill Shearer. Kurt Van Der Schaaf is shown the yellow card! Bill Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.13
Laurent Sikora makes a probing pass to Jonathan Sturba. Jonathan Sturba flicks a high pass forward to Kurt Van Der Schaaf who brings the ball under control. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Mario Viana takes a long throw-in. Luigi Bonazzoli knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Piqué. Christian Piqué whips in a cross ball towards Robert Gullit. Robert Gullit knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Ajax Amsterdam

PEC Zwolle
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 60.2564102564103 vs 39.7435897435897
Play Area
Home team third: 30.77%, Midfield: 42.31%, Away team third: 26.92%

Scorers
Kurt Van Der Schaaf 19

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Molowny of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Saul Lozano (GK)
7
2. Laurent Sikora (DEF)
6
3. Jose Carrasco (DEF)
6
4. Ricardo Molowny (DEF)
8
5. Nelson Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
6. Pablo Rubio (MID)
6
7. Graham Kasper (MID)
7
8. Jonathan Sturba (MID)
7
9. Rui Westerveld (ATT)
7
10. Kurt Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
8
11. Luuk Koning (ATT)
5

12. Humphrey Pothuizen (DEF)
0
13. Luuk Van Wonderen (ATT)
0
14. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen (ATT)
0

1. Silvain Broerse (GK)
8
2. Mario Helder (DEF)
5
3. Sebastian Garcia (DEF)
6
4. Bill Shearer (DEF)
6
5. Joost Van Veen (MID)
6
6. Mario Viana (MID)
5
7. Luigi Bonazzoli (MID)
7
8. Rosario Miccoli (MID)
6
9. Nick Overmars (ATT)
6
10. Christian Piqué (ATT)
6
11. Robert Gullit (ATT)
6

12. Stefan Wijnen (DEF)
0
13. Gennaro Pavan (DEF)
0
14. Giulliano Kortland (MID)
0