Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to SBV Excelsior. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Egbert Zegers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Egbert Zegers.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SBV Excelsior get the match underway!
3.46
0-0Antonio Bento clumsily knocks into Santiago Lima. The referee calls over Antonio Bento and warns him to calm down! Santiago Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.57
1-0Alun Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Morales. Ivan Morales jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cesar Marco Aurelio with no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
10.08
Santiago Lima passes the ball forward to Said Hansma. Said Hansma shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.34
1-1Kasper Sørensen makes a beautiful solo run. Kasper Sørensen knocks the ball to his team mate, Con Okon. Con Okon knocks in a cross ball towards Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Jason Beagrie!
20.14
1-1Santiago Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Con Okon. Con Okon shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.24
Alun Gascoigne sees Ivan Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Morales whips in a cross ball towards Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Cesar Marco Aurelio reads it well. Superb keeping!
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. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the second half!
48.30
Angelo Tacchinardi knocks the ball forward to Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Morales who brings the ball under control. Ivan Morales shoots from outside the area but is denied by Cesar Marco Aurelio. Excellent save.
49.38
1-1Oliver Babbel knocks the ball forward to Con Okon. Con Okon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
53.41
Klaus Sinkonen comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Bento. Klaus Sinkonen is warned by the referee! Antonio Bento runs off the knock.
55.35
Angelo Tacchinardi knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Morales. Ivan Morales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.30
Santiago Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Said Hansma. Said Hansma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jason Beagrie.
60.35
2-1Corner kick to SBV Excelsior. Klaus Sinkonen chips it out wide. Jamie Oakley chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
61.17
Alun Gascoigne makes a simple pass to Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kasper Sørensen.
63.57
Jaouad Le Frapper threads the ball through to Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.27
Jaouad Le Frapper hits a low pass to Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
75.20
Klaus Sinkonen chips the ball to his team mate, Said Hansma. Said Hansma knocks in a cross ball towards Con Okon. Con Okon beats his man to it with a header. Jason Beagrie didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.22
Klaus Sinkonen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara rushes past Jamie Oakley! Alvaro Lara comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.56
Roberto Costa takes it forward alone. Roberto Costa threads the ball through to Con Okon. Con Okon lofts in a cross ball towards Said Hansma. Said Hansma is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
25.4%
49.2%
25.4%
Scorers
| Ivan Morales 7, 55 | Said Hansma 10, 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Morales of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jason Beagrie (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Iwan Van Halst (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Angelo Tacchinardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jamie Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jaouad Le Frapper (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Antonio Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alun Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ivan Morales (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Johnny Wimbée (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jody Beckham (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bas Maas (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Wijnen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cesar Marco Aurelio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kasper Sørensen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stefan Zaussinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Horacio Osorio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Klaus Sinkonen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Santiago Lima (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Oliver Babbel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Con Okon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alvaro Lara (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Said Hansma (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Santiago Aguirre (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcel Wiekens (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martino Poli (ATT) | 0 | |