Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Haarlem Stadion where HFC Haarlem play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 17,680 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchell Fränkel.
The pitch is in good condition.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchell Fränkel.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and HFC Haarlem get the match underway!
10.48
0-0Jack van Dam threads a neat ball through to Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.01
Martijn Wijker knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Congo. Bruno Congo knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
14.02
Jack van Dam makes an attacking run forward. Jack van Dam whips in a cross ball towards Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
16.56
0-0Harald Gentenaar flicks a high pass forward to Gaspar Teixeira who brings the ball under control. Gaspar Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.15
0-0Harald Gentenaar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Luis Ribeiro manages to keep it out.
22.30
Martijn Wijker threads a neat ball through to Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
28.35
Martin Van Der Luer makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Van Der Luer flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Teixeira collects the pass. Gaspar Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Luis Ribeiro. Excellent save.
32.41
0-0Jan Beukenkamp hacks Bruno Congo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Congo stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.36
0-1Harald Gentenaar flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Congo. Bruno Congo directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Luis Ribeiro had no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
39.18
Brenny Kerkhof flicks a high pass forward. Harald Gentenaar controls it well on his chest. Harald Gentenaar threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Luis Ribeiro.
44.38
Brenny Kerkhof makes a probing pass to Martijn Wijker. Martijn Wijker knocks the ball forward to Bruno Congo. Bruno Congo knocks in a cross ball towards Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Luis Ribeiro!
45.00
0-1Brian Flintlock punts the ball hopefully upfield. Antoine Pacios lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Woodgate. With a superhuman jump, Alan Woodgate connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Brenny Kerkhof is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
45.00
0-1Rodolfo Pichichi takes a quick corner, playing it short to Florian Diakite. Efrain Correa comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. HFC Haarlem appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
49.50
Harald Gentenaar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Congo. Bruno Congo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Luis Ribeiro!
57.07
Jan Beukenkamp threads a neat ball through to Jack van Dam. Jack van Dam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Diakite. Florian Diakite makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.28
0-1HFC Haarlem have made a substitution with Phil Lampard replacing Glenn Meeuwis and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Ronald De Goey replacing Harald Gentenaar .
61.33
Martijn Wijker makes a probing pass to Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Luis Ribeiro. Excellent save.
67.24
0-1Phil Lampard hacks Martijn Wijker from behind! The referee calls over Phil Lampard and warns him to calm down! Martijn Wijker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.22
0-1Efrain Correa catches Alan Woodgate on the ankles. The referee warns Efrain Correa to calm down! Alan Woodgate gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.20
Ronald De Goey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
75.14
Martijn Wijker makes a simple pass to Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin sees Claus Leonhardsen just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Claus Leonhardsen rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Luis Ribeiro had no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
77.14
Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Oliver Welke replacing Claus Leonhardsen .
84.02
Martijn Wijker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.15
Phil Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Antoine Pacios holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antoine Pacios knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Van Der Luer.
90.00
Jan Beukenkamp brings the ball forward. Jan Beukenkamp hits a low pass to Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
10
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
33.8%
43.7%
22.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luis Ribeiro of HFC Haarlem |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luis Ribeiro (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Arjen de Koning (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cliff Lanckohr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jan Beukenkamp (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Brian Flintlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jack van Dam (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Glenn Meeuwis (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rodolfo Pichichi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Florian Diakite (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alan Woodgate (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Antoine Pacios (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Buskermolen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nelson Van De Ouweland (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Phil Lampard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Yoichi Yamaguchi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | George Van De Wey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brenny Kerkhof (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Efrain Correa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Van Der Luer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harald Gentenaar (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Martijn Wijker (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Bruno Congo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Gaspar Teixeira (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Tonton Partin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Claus Leonhardsen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Anton Wilnis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ronald De Goey (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Oliver Welke (ATT) | 6 | |