Match Report


Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam     SBV ExcelsiorSBV Excelsior
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec ThomsonA. Thomson53
G
captain1
G
62Daniel CruyffD. Cruyff
George KlompeG. Klompe61
D
2
D
73Jeremy BoussattaJ. Boussatta
Ole JochemsenO. Jochemsen60
D
3
D
65Gerard Van NistelrooyG. Van Nistelrooy
Frank HumanF. Human56
D
4
D
54Billy DrentB. Drent
Dirk RigaD. Riga56
D
5captain
D
51Andre GullitA. Gullit
Dale HughesD. Hughes71
M
6
M
60Nigel WhiteN. White
Sven KoolS. Kool67
M
7
M
57Glenn De RomijnG. De Romijn
Jan Vennegoor VeldmanJ. Veldman66
M
8
M
54Aron RobbenA. Robben
Glenn VermeulenG. Vermeulen74
A
9
A
82Pascal SchomakerP. Schomaker
Rodney BabangidaR. Babangida72
A
10
A
68Luis SuarezL. Suarez
Giovanni SmitG. Smit55
A
11
A
64Luis MoyaL. Moya
 
Alberto FontanaA. Fontana61
M
12
G
60Ron VersteegR. Versteeg
Nunzio GuzzoN. Guzzo59
M
13
A
59Quim JardimQ. Jardim
Niels Shew A TjonN. Shew A Tjon56
D
14
A
55Ramon BeelenkampR. Beelenkamp

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 9,411 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Olaf Koning.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
3.41
Glenn De Romijn clumsily knocks into Sven Kool. Glenn De Romijn is shown the yellow card! Sven Kool hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.45
With a delightful solo run, Sven Kool stretches the opposition's defence. Sven Kool shoots from outside the area but somehow Daniel Cruyff manages to keep it out.
14.34
Dale Hughes makes a probing pass to Rodney Babangida. Rodney Babangida rushes past Andre Gullit! Rodney Babangida cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Billy Drent's outstretched leg.
15.10
Jan Vennegoor Veldman flicks a high pass forward to Glenn Vermeulen who brings the ball under control. Glenn Vermeulen runs straight at the defence! Glenn Vermeulen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Daniel Cruyff is on top of it.
16.56
Dale Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Jan Vennegoor Veldman collects the pass. Jan Vennegoor Veldman plays a one-two with Glenn Vermeulen and advances towards the goal... Jan Vennegoor Veldman shoots from just inside the box. Jan Vennegoor Veldman scores for Ajax Amsterdam!!
20.02
Aron Robben threads a neat ball through to Pascal Schomaker. Pascal Schomaker threads the ball through to Luis Moya but he's offside!
24.11
Billy Drent flicks a high pass forward to Glenn De Romijn who brings the ball under control. Glenn De Romijn threads the ball through to Aron Robben. Aron Robben controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
26.20
Luis Moya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
27.41
Ole Jochemsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Veldman. Jan Vennegoor Veldman threads a neat ball through to Glenn Vermeulen. Glenn Vermeulen shoots from distance but it is miles over!
30.02
Glenn Vermeulen clumsily knocks into Billy Drent. Glenn Vermeulen is given a warning by the referee! Billy Drent stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.03
Gerard Van Nistelrooy threads a neat ball through to Nigel White. Nigel White flicks a high pass forward. Luis Moya controls it well on his chest. Luis Moya finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.11
Billy Drent makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Drent whips in a cross ball towards Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for SBV Excelsior!
38.21
Nigel White flicks a high ball forward to Aron Robben who takes it down. Aron Robben knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez makes a deft header but is denied by Frank Human. Excellent block.
45.00
Andre Gullit makes a probing pass to Billy Drent. Billy Drent hits a low pass to Nigel White. Nigel White finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Alec Thomson. Excellent save.
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. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SBV Excelsior kick off and get the second half underway!
48.55
Luis Suarez threads a neat ball through to Nigel White. Nigel White tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.53
Aron Robben passes the ball forward to Pascal Schomaker. Pascal Schomaker shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Alec Thomson manages to gather it.
51.38
Glenn Vermeulen catches Gerard Van Nistelrooy on the ankles. Glenn Vermeulen is warned by the referee again! Gerard Van Nistelrooy runs off the knock.
57.31
Rodney Babangida barges into Jeremy Boussatta. The referee calls over Rodney Babangida and warns him to calm down! Jeremy Boussatta runs off the knock.
60.30
Aron Robben takes it forward alone. Aron Robben knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.49
Nigel White chips the ball to his team mate, Aron Robben. Aron Robben finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alec Thomson manages to gather it easily.
63.53
Billy Drent barges into Giovanni Smit. Billy Drent is given a warning by the referee! Giovanni Smit hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.17
Sven Kool barges into Pascal Schomaker. The referee calls over Sven Kool and warns him to calm down! Pascal Schomaker runs off the knock.
69.55
Aron Robben makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Moya. Luis Moya finds some space and shoots from distance but Alec Thomson is on top of it.
73.28
Aron Robben surges forward with the ball. Aron Robben shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
77.15
Billy Drent advances with the ball. Billy Drent threads a neat ball through to Luis Moya. Luis Moya shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.25
Frank Human advances with the ball. Frank Human advances with the ball. Frank Human cuts inside the box! Frank Human tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.13
Aron Robben flicks a high pass forward to Glenn De Romijn who brings the ball under control. Glenn De Romijn makes a simple pass, allowing Pascal Schomaker to run into the box. Pascal Schomaker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
Frank Human makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Hughes. Dale Hughes flicks a high ball forward to Giovanni Smit who takes it down. Giovanni Smit knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Drent.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ajax Amsterdam

SBV Excelsior
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
31.6%
44.7%
23.7%

Scorers
Jan Vennegoor Veldman 17
Luis Suarez 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jan Vennegoor Veldman of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings
1.Alec Thomson (GK)
8
2.George Klompe (DEF)
6
3.Ole Jochemsen (DEF)
6
4.Frank Human (DEF)
8
5.Dirk Riga (DEF)
6
6.Dale Hughes (MID)
7
7.Sven Kool (MID)
6
8.Jan Vennegoor Veldman (MID)goal scored
9
9.Glenn Vermeulen (ATT)
6
10.Rodney Babangida (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.Daniel Cruyff (GK)
6
2.Jeremy Boussatta (DEF)
6
3.Gerard Van Nistelrooy (DEF)
6
4.Billy Drent (DEF)
8
5.Andre Gullit (DEF)
6
6.Nigel White (MID)
6
7.Glenn De Romijn (MID)yellow card
5
8.Aron Robben (MID)
8
9.Pascal Schomaker (ATT)
6
10.Luis Suarez (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Luis Moya (ATT)
6
 
12.Ron Versteeg (GK)
0
13.Quim Jardim (ATT)
0
14.Ramon Beelenkamp (ATT)
0