Match Report


AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar     Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Jeremy Smith Jeremy Smith
Darius ShawD. Shaw67
G
captain1
G
69Jason BeagrieJ. Beagrie
Sven FrieserS. Frieser70
D
2
D
60Kai JungK. Jung
Serge EssolaS. Essola69
D
3
D
64Angelo TacchinardiA. Tacchinardi
Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay68
D
4
D
61Jamie OakleyJ. Oakley
Anton MarianaA. Mariana68
M
5
D
63Bas MaasB. Maas
Pascal KöpkeP. Köpke66
M
6
M
62Carlos MoralesC. Morales
Noah FranckeN. Francke63
M
7
M
74Jaouad Le FrapperJ. Le Frapper
Jorge VarelaJ. Varela60
M
8captain
M
71Antonio BentoA. Bento
Jonas DittmannJ. Dittmann75
A
9
M
68Kemal WestwoodK. Westwood
Iwan SeedorfI. Seedorf69
A
10
A
64Ruben BarbosaR. Barbosa
Ferry van den HeuvelF. van den Heuvel67
A
11
A
73Johnny WimbéeJ. Wimbée
 
Ruben FonsecaR. Fonseca66
D
12
G
43Jody BeckhamJ. Beckham
Mario RedekerM. Redeker62
D
13
D
66John RobertsJ. Roberts
Generoso MarazzinaG. Marazzina61
G
14
A
63Oscar WijnenO. Wijnen

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 20,651 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Iwan Galàsek.


0.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the first half underway!
2.57
Jaouad Le Frapper barges into Jorge Varela. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jorge Varela carries on, but is struggling a bit.
3.55
Jorge Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann threads the ball through into the box. Iwan Seedorf side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
8.32
Antonio Bento makes a probing pass to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darius Shaw who gathers it comfortably.
14.25
Jaouad Le Frapper threads the ball through to Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Serge Essola.
21.19
Noah Francke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Jason Beagrie!
26.41
Anton Mariana makes a simple pass to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.00
Angelo Tacchinardi makes a probing pass to Kemal Westwood. Kemal Westwood kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa shoots from long range but it flies wide!
28.29
Serge Essola makes a simple pass to Noah Francke. Noah Francke makes a probing pass to Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel rushes past Bas Maas! Ferry van den Heuvel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
33.12
Jaouad Le Frapper barges into Noah Francke. The referee brings Jaouad Le Frapper to one side and gives him a warning! Noah Francke runs off the knock.
34.22
Gary Mckinlay threads the ball through to Jorge Varela. Jorge Varela threads a neat ball through to Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf plays a quick one-two with Jonas Dittmann and rushes in on goal... Iwan Seedorf comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
38.40
Gary Mckinlay sees Noah Francke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noah Francke runs straight at the opposition's defence. Noah Francke threads the ball through to Ferry van den Heuvel but he's offside!
40.14
Antonio Bento comes in with a late challenge on Pascal Köpke. The referee calls over Antonio Bento and warns him to calm down! Pascal Köpke stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.11
Serge Essola flicks a high ball forward to Pascal Köpke who takes it down. Pascal Köpke flicks a high pass forward to Iwan Seedorf who brings the ball under control. Iwan Seedorf knocks in a cross ball towards Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
44.21
Jamie Oakley plays the ball forward to Jaouad Le Frapper. Jaouad Le Frapper kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Mckinlay.
45.00
Kemal Westwood takes a quick throw-in, which Antonio Bento takes on the chest. Antonio Bento threads a neat ball through to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Serge Essola.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off the second half!
48.32
Anton Mariana comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Westwood. The referee warns Anton Mariana to calm down! Kemal Westwood runs off the knock.
49.04
Serge Essola darts forward. Serge Essola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann runs straight at the defence! Jonas Dittmann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
51.47
Antonio Bento comes in with a late challenge on Pascal Köpke. The referee calls over Antonio Bento again and warns him to calm down! Pascal Köpke stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.24
Noah Francke brings the ball forward. Noah Francke shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.58
Anton Mariana comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Westwood. The referee calls over Anton Mariana and shows him a yellow card! Kemal Westwood runs off the knock.
63.43
Bas Maas comes in with a late challenge on Iwan Seedorf. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Iwan Seedorf gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.26
Serge Essola kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Köpke. Pascal Köpke threads a neat ball through to Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.31
Antonio Bento flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruben Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
71.59
Pascal Köpke makes a simple pass to Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
72.31
Angelo Tacchinardi makes a probing pass to Carlos Morales. Carlos Morales flicks a high pass forward. Johnny Wimbée controls it well on his chest. Johnny Wimbée advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Johnny Wimbée provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
77.44
AZ 67 Alkmaar have made 2 substitutions with Ruben Fonseca replacing Noah Francke and Generoso Marazzina replacing Iwan Seedorf .
81.22
Ruben Fonseca runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ruben Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jason Beagrie gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
85.15
Ruben Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
89.02
Ruben Fonseca catches Jaouad Le Frapper on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jaouad Le Frapper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Jamie Oakley hits a low pass to Antonio Bento. Seeing a gap ahead, Antonio Bento plays the ball forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AZ 67 Alkmaar

Ajax Amsterdam
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Serge Essola of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings
1.Darius Shaw (GK)
6
2.Sven Frieser (DEF)
6
3.Serge Essola (DEF)
9
4.Gary Mckinlay (DEF)
7
5.Anton Mariana (MID)yellow card
5
6.Pascal Köpke (MID)
6
7.Noah Francke (MID)
8
8.Jorge Varela (MID)
6
9.Jonas Dittmann (ATT)
7
10.Iwan Seedorf (ATT)
6
11.Ferry van den Heuvel (ATT)
7
 
12.Ruben Fonseca (DEF)yellow card
6
13.Mario Redeker (DEF)
0
14.Generoso Marazzina (GK)
6

1.Jason Beagrie (GK)
8
2.Kai Jung (DEF)
6
3.Angelo Tacchinardi (DEF)
6
4.Jamie Oakley (DEF)
7
5.Bas Maas (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Carlos Morales (MID)
6
7.Jaouad Le Frapper (MID)yellow card
5
8.Antonio Bento (MID)
6
9.Kemal Westwood (MID)
6
10.Ruben Barbosa (ATT)
6
11.Johnny Wimbée (ATT)
6
 
12.Jody Beckham (GK)
0
13.John Roberts (DEF)
0
14.Oscar Wijnen (ATT)
0