Match Report


Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam     Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg
Jeremy SmithJeremy Smith David Bacon David Bacon
Jason BeagrieJ. Beagrie69
G
1
G
74Ovidiu RaducioiuO. Raducioiu
Iwan Van HalstI. Van Halst64
D
2
D
74Andre AntunesA. Antunes
Rodrigo FernandesR. Fernandes63
D
3captain
D
67Matthias GeisM. Geis
John RobertsJ. Roberts66
D
4
D
71Fabian Natale PandolfiF. Pandolfi
Harald Van De HorH. Van De Hor75
M
5
M
75Eric PolheimE. Polheim
Jaouad Le FrapperJ. Le Frapper75
M
6
M
74Steven FoxS. Fox
Antonio BentoA. Bento71
M
7
M
77Arjan ten BrinkA. ten Brink
Kemal WestwoodK. Westwood68
M
captain8
M
70Ivan MonteroI. Montero
Evans GazzoliE. Gazzoli68
A
9
A
72Jorge CastroJ. Castro
Johnny WimbéeJ. Wimbée73
A
10
A
69Leslie NovielloL. Noviello
Corentin IrlesC. Irles69
A
11
A
80Aron ScharrenburgA. Scharrenburg
 
Jody BeckhamJ. Beckham43
G
12
G
54Ricardo AntunesR. Antunes
Kai JungK. Jung60
D
13
D
64Alejandro ApolloniA. Apolloni
Oscar WijnenO. Wijnen64
A
14
A
69Graham MannG. Mann

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Willem II Tilburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and Willem II Tilburg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ferry Opdam.


0.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the match!
8.01
Eric Polheim threads the ball through to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
9.28
Antonio Bento sees Johnny Wimbée in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Johnny Wimbée knocks in a cross ball towards Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Ajax Amsterdam are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
10.35
Harald Van De Hor flicks a high pass forward. Johnny Wimbée controls it well on his chest. Johnny Wimbée controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
12.50
With imagination, John Roberts picks a pass forward to Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles plays a one-two with Evans Gazzoli and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Corentin Irles provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Superb reactions from Ovidiu Raducioiu. What a save!
16.07
John Roberts picks a pass forward to Jaouad Le Frapper. Jaouad Le Frapper knocks the ball forward to Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Antunes.
18.17
Iwan Van Halst makes a simple pass to Kemal Westwood. Kemal Westwood kicks a strong pass forward to Evans Gazzoli. Evans Gazzoli lofts in a cross ball towards Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.39
Eric Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Leslie Noviello collects the pass. Leslie Noviello shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.45
Eric Polheim hits a low pass to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.05
Antonio Bento kicks a strong pass forward to Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles knocks in a cross ball towards Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée flicks the ball with his head. Ovidiu Raducioiu manages to gather it easily.
28.10
Ivan Montero flicks a high pass forward to Aron Scharrenburg who brings the ball under control. Aron Scharrenburg shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jason Beagrie smothers it!
30.10
Andre Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Arjan ten Brink collects the pass. Arjan ten Brink plays the ball forward to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro whips in a cross ball towards Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. 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.
36.53
Antonio Bento plays the ball forward to Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Antunes.
38.05
Ivan Montero flicks a high pass forward to Aron Scharrenburg who brings the ball under control. Aron Scharrenburg kicks a strong pass forward to Leslie Noviello but the referee indicates it's offside!
42.05
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Rodrigo Fernandes flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Bento who takes it down. Antonio Bento threads a neat ball through to Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off!
47.33
Antonio Bento barges into Eric Polheim. The referee calls over Antonio Bento and warns him to calm down! Eric Polheim runs off the knock.
48.04
Steven Fox flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Castro comfortably collects the pass. Jorge Castro finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
49.21
Jaouad Le Frapper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée lofts in a cross ball towards Evans Gazzoli. Evans Gazzoli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
53.51
With a delightful solo run, Jaouad Le Frapper stretches the opposition's defence. Jaouad Le Frapper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.35
Eric Polheim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Jason Beagrie. What a save!
60.43
Rodrigo Fernandes passes the ball forward to Kemal Westwood. Kemal Westwood sees a break and surges forward. Kemal Westwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.52
Antonio Bento sees space and advances. Antonio Bento shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
65.43
Antonio Bento knocks the ball forward to Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles knocks in a cross ball towards Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
69.45
Rodrigo Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Kemal Westwood. Kemal Westwood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Evans Gazzoli. Evans Gazzoli knocks in a cross ball towards Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
71.31
Andre Antunes plays a long ball forward. Aron Scharrenburg shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
72.14
Andre Antunes takes a quick throw-in. Matthias Geis hoofs the ball up the pitch. Aron Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.25
Iwan Van Halst hacks Jorge Castro from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jorge Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.20
Matthias Geis surges forward with the ball. Matthias Geis kicks a strong pass forward to Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.52
Fabian Natale Pandolfi advances with the ball. Fabian Natale Pandolfi flicks a high pass forward. Leslie Noviello collects the pass. Leslie Noviello knocks in a cross ball towards Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg powers a header at goal but somehow John Roberts happens to be in the right place to block it.
79.08
Antonio Bento threads the ball through to Evans Gazzoli. Evans Gazzoli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ovidiu Raducioiu who gathers it comfortably.
83.20
Antonio Bento plays the ball forward to Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.41
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.30
Matthias Geis flicks a high ball forward to Steven Fox who takes it down. Steven Fox flicks a high pass forward to Aron Scharrenburg who brings the ball under control. Aron Scharrenburg knocks the ball forward to Leslie Noviello but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Ivan Montero receives the ball from a throw-in from Arjan ten Brink. Ivan Montero flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Castro who brings the ball under control. Jorge Castro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Ajax Amsterdam

Willem II Tilburg
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
28%
41.9%
30.1%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Beagrie of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings
1.Jason Beagrie (GK)
9
2.Iwan Van Halst (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Rodrigo Fernandes (DEF)
6
4.John Roberts (DEF)
8
5.Harald Van De Hor (MID)
6
6.Jaouad Le Frapper (MID)
7
7.Antonio Bento (MID)
9
8.Kemal Westwood (MID)
7
9.Evans Gazzoli (ATT)
6
10.Johnny Wimbée (ATT)
7
11.Corentin Irles (ATT)
7
 
12.Jody Beckham (GK)
0
13.Kai Jung (DEF)
0
14.Oscar Wijnen (ATT)
0

1.Ovidiu Raducioiu (GK)
9
2.Andre Antunes (DEF)
6
3.Matthias Geis (DEF)
7
4.Fabian Natale Pandolfi (DEF)
7
5.Eric Polheim (MID)
7
6.Steven Fox (MID)
6
7.Arjan ten Brink (MID)
6
8.Ivan Montero (MID)
6
9.Jorge Castro (ATT)
7
10.Leslie Noviello (ATT)
6
11.Aron Scharrenburg (ATT)
6
 
12.Ricardo Antunes (GK)
0
13.Alejandro Apolloni (DEF)
0
14.Graham Mann (ATT)
0