Match Report


Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam     ADO Den HaagADO Den Haag
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec ThomsonA. Thomson53
G
captain1
G
47Eric WeigelE. Weigel
George KlompeG. Klompe61
D
2captain
D
75Guillermo FuchsG. Fuchs
Ole JochemsenO. Jochemsen60
D
3
D
66Bryan CondéB. Condé
Frank HumanF. Human56
D
4
D
65Niels BisselingN. Bisseling
Dirk RigaD. Riga56
D
5
M
59Gianluca TerrevoliG. Terrevoli
Dale HughesD. Hughes71
M
6
M
58Copain AxC. Ax
Sven KoolS. Kool67
M
7
M
56Sjaak MarbusS. Marbus
Jan Vennegoor VeldmanJ. Veldman66
M
8
M
55Jos BotJ. Bot
Rodney BabangidaR. Babangida72
A
9
A
69George KettingG. Ketting
Glenn VermeulenG. Vermeulen72
A
10
A
64Scott McCoistS. McCoist
Giovanni SmitG. Smit55
A
11
A
62Remco BisselingR. Bisseling
 
Alberto FontanaA. Fontana61
M
12
D
62Rodney BoschR. Bosch
Nunzio GuzzoN. Guzzo59
M
13
A
60Nuno JesusN. Jesus
Niels Shew A TjonN. Shew A Tjon56
D
14
A
56Harvey HeubachH. Heubach

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to ADO Den Haag. A crowd of 8,879 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fred Wevers.


0.00
The whistle blows and ADO Den Haag get the match underway!
2.01
Jan Vennegoor Veldman makes a simple pass to Sven Kool. Sven Kool threads the ball through to Rodney Babangida but he's offside!
6.22
George Klompe hits a low pass to Ole Jochemsen. Ole Jochemsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodney Babangida. Rodney Babangida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Niels Bisseling plays the ball forward to Gianluca Terrevoli. Gianluca Terrevoli sees Remco Bisseling in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Remco Bisseling knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Thomson who gathers it comfortably.
9.52
Bryan Condé passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Niels Bisseling. Niels Bisseling takes it forward alone. Niels Bisseling lofts in a cross ball towards Sjaak Marbus. Sjaak Marbus knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
12.08
Copain Ax flicks a high pass forward to Remco Bisseling who brings the ball under control. Remco Bisseling shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.31
Sjaak Marbus hacks Frank Human from behind! Sjaak Marbus is given a warning by the referee! Frank Human hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.44
Frank Human laces a weighted ball forward to Dale Hughes. Dale Hughes flicks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Smit. Giovanni Smit knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bryan Condé.
20.20
Sjaak Marbus passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Remco Bisseling. Remco Bisseling plays a scrappy one-two with George Ketting and advances towards the goal... Remco Bisseling side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Sven Kool laces a through ball forward to Rodney Babangida. Rodney Babangida shoots from 25 yards. Eric Weigel gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
27.13
Gianluca Terrevoli threads a neat ball through to Jos Bot. Jos Bot threads a neat, attacking ball through to George Ketting. George Ketting tries a spectacular strike. Alec Thomson gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
32.48
Guillermo Fuchs passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Copain Ax. Copain Ax knocks in a cross ball towards Remco Bisseling. Remco Bisseling directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
34.01
Sjaak Marbus sees a break and surges forward. Sjaak Marbus tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Alec Thomson. What a great pair of hands!
39.39
Niels Bisseling sees Jos Bot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jos Bot flicks a high pass forward to Scott McCoist who brings the ball under control. Scott McCoist shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. ADO Den Haag also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ajax Amsterdam players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam get the second half underway!
59.02
Sven Kool knocks the ball to his team mate, Glenn Vermeulen. Glenn Vermeulen knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Smit. Giovanni Smit makes a convincing header but is denied by Niels Bisseling. Excellent block.
66.04
Guillermo Fuchs flicks a high ball forward to Remco Bisseling who takes it down. Remco Bisseling knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dale Hughes.
67.52
Sjaak Marbus changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sjaak Marbus makes a probing pass between the defence to Gianluca Terrevoli. Some good footwork from Gianluca Terrevoli provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.43
Dirk Riga chips the ball to his team mate, Rodney Babangida. Rodney Babangida knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Kool. Sven Kool runs straight at the defence! Sven Kool tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
71.01
Sjaak Marbus threads a neat ball through to Remco Bisseling. Remco Bisseling threads a neat ball through to Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.46
Gianluca Terrevoli darts forward. Gianluca Terrevoli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
75.36
Niels Bisseling sees Gianluca Terrevoli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianluca Terrevoli knocks the ball to his team mate, Copain Ax. Copain Ax shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.03
Copain Ax threads a neat ball through to Jos Bot. Jos Bot shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
81.37
Niels Bisseling controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Fuchs. Guillermo Fuchs flicks a high pass forward. Scott McCoist controls it well on his chest. Scott McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Remco Bisseling. Remco Bisseling powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.07
Dirk Riga passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jan Vennegoor Veldman. Jan Vennegoor Veldman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodney Babangida. Rodney Babangida shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Jan Vennegoor Veldman flicks a high ball forward to Sven Kool who takes it down. Sven Kool surges forward with the ball. Sven Kool threads a neat ball through to Rodney Babangida. Rodney Babangida cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ajax Amsterdam

ADO Den Haag
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.5%
63.5%
Play Area
32.9%
43.5%
23.5%

Scorers
Sjaak Marbus 10
Remco Bisseling 20
Copain Ax 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sjaak Marbus of ADO Den Haag

Match Ratings
1.Alec Thomson (GK)
6
2.George Klompe (DEF)
6
3.Ole Jochemsen (DEF)
6
4.Frank Human (DEF)
6
5.Dirk Riga (DEF)
6
6.Dale Hughes (MID)
6
7.Sven Kool (MID)
7
8.Jan Vennegoor Veldman (MID)
6
9.Rodney Babangida (ATT)
6
10.Glenn Vermeulen (ATT)
6
11.Giovanni Smit (ATT)
6
 
12.Alberto Fontana (MID)
0
13.Nunzio Guzzo (MID)
0
14.Niels Shew A Tjon (DEF)
0

1.Eric Weigel (GK)
6
2.Guillermo Fuchs (DEF)
6
3.Bryan Condé (DEF)
6
4.Niels Bisseling (DEF)
9
5.Gianluca Terrevoli (MID)
7
6.Copain Ax (MID)goal scored
8
7.Sjaak Marbus (MID)goal scored
9
8.Jos Bot (MID)
6
9.George Ketting (ATT)
6
10.Scott McCoist (ATT)
6
11.Remco Bisseling (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Rodney Bosch (DEF)
0
13.Nuno Jesus (ATT)
0
14.Harvey Heubach (ATT)
0