Match Report


NAC BredaNAC Breda     Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Alex Samson Alex Samson
Jan KortlandJ. Kortland49
G
1
G
80Krunoslaw GorgoneK. Gorgone
Mauricio BravoM. Bravo58
D
2
D
73George Van De WeyG. Van De Wey
Robert KoningR. Koning56
D
3
D
76Brenny KerkhofB. Kerkhof
Marino VersteegM. Versteeg55
D
4
D
76Efrain CorreaE. Correa
Marchanno HoutmanM. Houtman69
M
5
D
72Martin Van Der LuerM. Van Der Luer
Henry RobbenH. Robben67
M
6captain
M
87Samuel VelosoS. Veloso
Colin JamesC. James67
M
7
M
73Patrick PiketP. Piket
Sergio SibilanoS. Sibilano64
M
8
M
77Martijn WijkerM. Wijker
Goran AssadourianG. Assadourian75
A
9
A
76Bruno CongoB. Congo
Mark HendriksM. Hendriks72
A
captain10
A
74Gaspar TeixeiraG. Teixeira
Silvio TavaresS. Tavares71
A
11
A
71Oliver WelkeO. Welke
 
Dirk StamD. Stam64
A
12
G
76Yoichi YamaguchiY. Yamaguchi
Armando PrevitaliA. Previtali63
A
13
M
70Ronald De GoeyR. De Goey
Bryan BogardeB. Bogarde61
M
14
A
73Vincenzo HerzogV. Herzog

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 19,817 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
NAC Breda are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Doomernik.


0.00
NAC Breda kick off!
3.35
Efrain Correa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.57
Samuel Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Congo. Bruno Congo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball strikes Marino Versteeg's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
6.25
It's a corner kick. Martijn Wijker kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Efrain Correa tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Jan Kortland had no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
12.27
Marchanno Houtman flicks a high pass forward to Goran Assadourian who brings the ball under control. Goran Assadourian knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.08
Goran Assadourian comes in with a late challenge on Efrain Correa. Goran Assadourian is shown the yellow card! Efrain Correa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.21
Martijn Wijker knocks the ball forward to Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
20.06
Robert Koning flicks a high ball forward to Colin James who takes it down. Colin James makes a simple pass to Mark Hendriks. Mark Hendriks runs straight at the defence! Mark Hendriks strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Mark Hendriks scores for NAC Breda!!
24.15
Without breaking stride, Samuel Veloso plays the ball forward to Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.35
Patrick Piket catches Henry Robben on the ankles. Patrick Piket is shown the yellow card! Henry Robben grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.10
Henry Robben threads the ball through to Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brenny Kerkhof.
34.20
Colin James passes the ball forward to Mark Hendriks. Mark Hendriks shoots from long range but it is miles over!
36.17
Sergio Sibilano flicks a high pass forward. Goran Assadourian holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Goran Assadourian shoots from long range but is denied by Krunoslaw Gorgone. Excellent save.
42.14
Henry Robben flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Tavares who brings the ball under control. Silvio Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Krunoslaw Gorgone who gathers it comfortably.
44.55
Brenny Kerkhof barges into Silvio Tavares. Brenny Kerkhof is shown the yellow card! Silvio Tavares stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off the second half!
48.49
Colin James flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Tavares controls it well on his chest. Silvio Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Goran Assadourian but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.42
Martijn Wijker flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Koning.
53.30
Martin Van Der Luer threads the ball through to Martijn Wijker. Martijn Wijker makes a probing pass to Bruno Congo. Bruno Congo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.01
Henry Robben flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.56
Sergio Sibilano sees space and advances. Sergio Sibilano finds some space and shoots from distance but Krunoslaw Gorgone is on top of it.
60.26
Ajax Amsterdam have made 2 substitutions with Yoichi Yamaguchi replacing Krunoslaw Gorgone and Vincenzo Herzog replacing Gaspar Teixeira .
61.36
Henry Robben knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but Martin Van Der Luer is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
62.27
It's a corner kick which Marchanno Houtman takes quickly, playing the ball short to Mark Hendriks. Mark Hendriks flicks the ball on with his first touch. George Van De Wey reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
65.14
With vision, Martijn Wijker plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Herzog. Vincenzo Herzog knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.25
Robert Koning flicks a high pass forward. Henry Robben holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henry Robben knocks the ball forward to Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.03
Samuel Veloso sees a break and surges forward. Samuel Veloso shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.40
Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Ronald De Goey replacing Patrick Piket .
78.46
Martijn Wijker flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Congo. Bruno Congo lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Jan Kortland!
83.33
Henry Robben flicks a high pass forward. Mark Hendriks collects the pass. Mark Hendriks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yoichi Yamaguchi who gathers it comfortably.
84.50
Efrain Correa knocks the ball to his team mate, Martijn Wijker. Martijn Wijker knocks the ball forward to Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
87.23
Samuel Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Herzog collects the pass. Vincenzo Herzog shoots from outside the area. Jan Kortland gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

NAC Breda

Ajax Amsterdam
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
27.6%
43.4%
28.9%

Scorers
Mark Hendriks 20
Efrain Correa 6
Gaspar Teixeira 15, 24
Oliver Welke 65
Samuel Veloso 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samuel Veloso of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings