Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 18,393 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Ajax Amsterdam kick off and get the match underway!
3.25
0-1Ron Van Nieuwstadt passes the ball forward to Tieme Bertjens. Tieme Bertjens flicks the ball to his team mate, Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Tony Van Der Pennen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.44
0-1Victor Van Bommel comes in with a late challenge on Djezon Bourgeois. Victor Van Bommel is warned by the referee! Djezon Bourgeois grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.49
0-1Olaf Sedouki makes a probing pass to Arjan Tobiassen. Arjan Tobiassen shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
10.37
0-1Tieme Bertjens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.06
0-1Nelson Wijnen hacks Victor Van Bommel from behind! Nelson Wijnen is given a warning by the referee! Victor Van Bommel stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.47
0-1Djezon Bourgeois makes a simple pass to Edgar Molenaar. Edgar Molenaar advances with the ball. Edgar Molenaar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Tony Van Der Pennen manages to gather it comfortably.
16.11
Edgar Molenaar sees a break and surges forward. Edgar Molenaar shoots from long range but it is miles over!
20.12
Edgar Molenaar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.32
Djezon Bourgeois hoofs the ball up the pitch. Jan Van Der Laan lofts in a cross ball towards Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.53
Antoine Bruggink kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.18
Gerhard Erler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pius Boateng. Pius Boateng finds some space and shoots from distance but Sandro Iuliano is on top of it.
28.55
Gerhard Erler makes a probing pass to Arjan Tobiassen. Arjan Tobiassen plays a perfect one-two with Pius Boateng and rushes in on goal... Arjan Tobiassen takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.57
Gerhard Erler knocks the ball forward to Arjan Tobiassen. Arjan Tobiassen plays a perfect one-two with Pius Boateng and rushes in on goal... Arjan Tobiassen tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.53
Antoine Bruggink flicks the ball to his team mate, Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.25
0-1Ajax Amsterdam are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
40.41
0-1Wilfred Brouwer threads the ball through to Arjan Tobiassen. Arjan Tobiassen makes a probing pass to Pius Boateng but he's offside!
45.00
Olaf Sedouki passes the ball forward to Arjan Tobiassen. Arjan Tobiassen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Van Bommel but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Utrecht get the second half underway!
49.57
Wilfred Brouwer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Van Bommel. Victor Van Bommel threads the ball through to Arjan Tobiassen. Arjan Tobiassen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
53.42
Giuseppe Rodrigues controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Olaf Sedouki. Olaf Sedouki kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Van Bommel. Victor Van Bommel shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.46
0-1Djezon Bourgeois hacks Victor Van Bommel from behind! Djezon Bourgeois is shown the yellow card! Victor Van Bommel stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.15
Giuseppe Rodrigues kicks a strong pass forward to Wilfred Brouwer. Wilfred Brouwer takes it forward alone. Wilfred Brouwer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pius Boateng but he's offside!
65.34
Ron Van Nieuwstadt advances with the ball. Ron Van Nieuwstadt chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.01
Wilfred Brouwer flicks the ball to his team mate, Pius Boateng. Pius Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Van Bommel. Victor Van Bommel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
69.33
Edgar Molenaar kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.20
Ron Van Nieuwstadt knocks the ball forward to Antoine Bruggink. Antoine Bruggink threads the ball through to Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcel Overmars.
72.22
Djezon Bourgeois makes a beautiful solo run. Djezon Bourgeois brings the ball forward. Djezon Bourgeois lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Tony Van Der Pennen manages to keep it out.
73.02
Tieme Bertjens flicks the ball to his team mate, Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abubakari De Nooijer.
77.37
Jeffrey Babangida catches Gerhard Erler on the ankles. Jeffrey Babangida is given a warning by the referee! Gerhard Erler stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.17
Tieme Bertjens knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youssef Wevers.
79.32
Olaf Sedouki chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Van Bommel. Victor Van Bommel makes a probing pass to Arjan Tobiassen but he's offside!
83.34
Tieme Bertjens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.13
Giuseppe Rodrigues knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilfred Brouwer. Wilfred Brouwer knocks the ball to his team mate, Arjan Tobiassen. Arjan Tobiassen shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Sandro Iuliano manages to gather it comfortably.
87.56
Edgar Molenaar chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giuseppe Rodrigues.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
25.3%
45.1%
29.7%
Scorers