Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Sparta Rotterdam. 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 Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
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 Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Egbert Zegers.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.28
0-0Harald Van De Hor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Morales. Ivan Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johann Lehmann.
6.09
0-0Jaouad Le Frapper knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Morales. Ivan Morales threads the ball through to Johnny Wimbée but he's offside!
8.43
0-0Linus Schnellinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.46
1-0Kemal Westwood darts forward. Kemal Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.12
1-0Arjen Janssen sees a break and surges forward. Arjen Janssen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jason Beagrie gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
16.44
1-0With some swift thinking, Jos Van Beukering plays the ball forward to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet knocks in a cross ball towards James Boyd. John Roberts catches James Boyd on the ankles. James Boyd appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
22.12
Jos Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward. Arno Basler collects the pass. Arno Basler deftly passes the ball to James Boyd, releasing him through on goal. James Boyd looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Jason Beagrie!
27.56
Oliver Palumbo brings the ball forward. Oliver Palumbo lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Basler. Arno Basler powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.52
John Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Alun Gascoigne comfortably collects the pass. Alun Gascoigne 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 Abdelkrim Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
32.12
Jaouad Le Frapper sees Ivan Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johann Lehmann.
34.21
1-1Arjen Janssen comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Westwood. The referee calls over Arjen Janssen and shows him a yellow card! Kemal Westwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.21
1-1Ajax Amsterdam are in full control of this game.
38.47
Kemal Westwood flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Morales who takes it down. Ivan Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
39.10
1-1Ivan Morales hacks Mihai Dalakis from behind! The referee warns Ivan Morales to calm down! Mihai Dalakis stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.05
Arjen Janssen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arjen Janssen runs straight at the defence! Arjen Janssen rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arjen Janssen!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Ajax Amsterdam kicking off!
48.27
Jaouad Le Frapper threads a neat ball through to Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.46
Jos Van Beukering makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Basler. Arno Basler plays a one-two with James Boyd and rushes in on goal... Arno Basler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jason Beagrie comfortably smothers it!
60.39
1-2Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Gary James replacing Arno Basler .
66.47
John Roberts catches Sophiane Recorbet on the ankles. The referee calls over John Roberts and warns him to calm down! Sophiane Recorbet runs off the knock.
67.15
Mihai Dalakis makes a simple pass to Linus Schnellinger. Linus Schnellinger knocks the ball forward to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.45
Jos Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Recorbet collects the pass. Sophiane Recorbet shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Jos Van Beukering plays the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd kicks a strong pass forward to Gary James but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.28
Arjen Janssen hits a low pass to James Boyd. James Boyd advances inside the box! James Boyd comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Jason Beagrie reads it well. Great save!
78.20
Johann Lehmann flicks a high pass forward to Arjen Janssen who brings the ball under control. Arjen Janssen passes the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Gary James. Gary James shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Jason Beagrie. What a save!
81.32
Ivan Morales barges into Johann Lehmann. The referee brings Ivan Morales to one side and gives him another warning! Johann Lehmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.09
Alun Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Johnny Wimbée collects the pass. Johnny Wimbée whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Morales. Ivan Morales directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Abdelkrim Chippo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.12
Arjen Janssen flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Recorbet controls it well on his chest. Sophiane Recorbet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Jason Beagrie. Excellent save.
89.44
Jaouad Le Frapper barges into Jos Van Beukering. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jos Van Beukering hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Jos Van Beukering flicks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet whips in a cross ball towards James Boyd. James Boyd powers a header at goal. Jason Beagrie manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
28%
46.7%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arjen Janssen of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jason Beagrie (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Iwan Van Halst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Angelo Tacchinardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bas Maas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harald Van De Hor (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jaouad Le Frapper (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Kemal Westwood (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alun Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ivan Morales (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Johnny Wimbée (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jody Beckham (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jamie Oakley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Wijnen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Abdelkrim Chippo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Johann Lehmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ledley Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mihai Dalakis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oliver Palumbo (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Arjen Janssen (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Linus Schnellinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jos Van Beukering (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | James Boyd (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sophiane Recorbet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Arno Basler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Panagiotis Pappas (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan Vennegoor Lamey (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary James (ATT) | 6 | |