Match Report


Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam     Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem
Jeremy SmithJeremy Smith Computer Player Computer Player
Jason BeagrieJ. Beagrie69
G
1captain
G
70Robert HeijeR. Heije
Iwan Van HalstI. Van Halst63
D
2
D
67Ger ElzingaG. Elzinga
Angelo TacchinardiA. Tacchinardi63
D
3
D
66Jeremy RoestJ. Roest
John RobertsJ. Roberts65
D
4
D
66Max ForbesM. Forbes
Herve DucrocqH. Ducrocq75
M
captain5
D
59Roel Van RijswijkR. Van Rijswijk
Riccardo CampagnaR. Campagna57
M
6
M
68Geoffrey PeppinckG. Peppinck
Jaouad Le FrapperJ. Le Frapper71
M
7
M
61Barry KokB. Kok
Artur PintoA. Pinto65
M
8
M
61Albert RobbenA. Robben
Nuno CostaN. Costa69
A
9
A
69Alexander BreyerA. Breyer
Ivan MoralesI. Morales71
A
10
A
68Oscar Van Der LeegteO. Van Der Leegte
Johnny WimbéeJ. Wimbée71
A
11
A
56Sander Van WanrooyS. Van Wanrooy
 
Jody BeckhamJ. Beckham43
G
12
G
65Jimmy Ben HaddouJ. Ben Haddou
Alun GascoigneA. Gascoigne69
M
13
G
65Adrian PancaroA. Pancaro
Antonio BentoA. Bento70
M
14
G
64ƒtienne Houttuinƒ. Houttuin

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 18,215 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Anselmo Pancaro.


0.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off and get the first half underway!
4.46
Geoffrey Peppinck kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Van Der Leegte. Oscar Van Der Leegte shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Jason Beagrie.
5.08
It's a corner kick. Geoffrey Peppinck loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Iwan Van Halst chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
9.34
Herve Ducrocq makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Morales. Ivan Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roel Van Rijswijk.
10.56
Jaouad Le Frapper comes in with a late challenge on Barry Kok. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Barry Kok grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.32
Jeremy Roest receives the ball from a throw-in from Ger Elzinga. Jeremy Roest deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Peppinck. Geoffrey Peppinck makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.54
Iwan Van Halst flicks a high pass forward. Artur Pinto controls it well on his chest. Artur Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Morales. Ivan Morales whips in a cross ball towards Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
27.16
Jaouad Le Frapper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Costa. Nuno Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jeremy Roest.
28.14
Jaouad Le Frapper knocks the ball forward to Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jeremy Roest.
30.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Riccardo Campagna picks a pass forward to Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roel Van Rijswijk.
32.12
Jaouad Le Frapper sees Johnny Wimbée in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Johnny Wimbée whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Costa. Nuno Costa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Robert Heije effortlessly punches it away to safety.
36.40
Artur Pinto knocks the ball forward to Nuno Costa. Nuno Costa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jeremy Roest.
45.00
John Roberts makes a probing pass to Riccardo Campagna. Riccardo Campagna flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Costa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Costa whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Morales. Ivan Morales whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Robert Heije. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half. The Vitesse Arnhem players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Vitesse Arnhem start the second half!
49.32
With some swift thinking, Riccardo Campagna plays the ball forward to Nuno Costa. Nuno Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Morales. Ivan Morales heads the ball goalwards. Robert Heije didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.10
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.09
Albert Robben comes in with a late challenge on Herve Ducrocq. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Herve Ducrocq hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.09
Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Antonio Bento replacing Ivan Morales .
63.57
Barry Kok hits a low pass to Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.32
Roel Van Rijswijk clumsily knocks into Nuno Costa. The referee warns Roel Van Rijswijk to calm down! Nuno Costa stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.39
Geoffrey Peppinck controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jason Beagrie manages to gather it.
69.12
Jeremy Roest runs forward with the ball. Jeremy Roest makes a probing pass to Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
72.37
Riccardo Campagna comes in with a late challenge on Barry Kok. Riccardo Campagna is given a warning by the referee! Barry Kok runs off the knock.
77.17
Jaouad Le Frapper catches Barry Kok on the ankles. The referee brings Jaouad Le Frapper to one side and gives him a warning! Barry Kok hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.15
Max Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Barry Kok holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Barry Kok sees space and advances. Barry Kok shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
79.16
Barry Kok controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Van Der Leegte. Oscar Van Der Leegte makes a defence splitting pass to Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Jason Beagrie is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
85.13
Riccardo Campagna catches Jeremy Roest on the ankles. The referee calls over Riccardo Campagna again and warns him to calm down! Jeremy Roest runs off the knock.
87.43
Jaouad Le Frapper flicks a high ball forward to Johnny Wimbée who takes it down. Johnny Wimbée knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Heije who gathers it comfortably.
89.57
Max Forbes flicks the ball to his team mate, Barry Kok. Barry Kok flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Van Der Leegte holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Van Der Leegte knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Iwan Van Halst.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ajax Amsterdam

Vitesse Arnhem
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
21%
48.4%
30.6%

Scorers
Sander Van Wanrooy 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sander Van Wanrooy of Vitesse Arnhem

Match Ratings