Match Report


Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam     FC Den BoschFC Den Bosch
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fred DitewigF. Ditewig51
G
captain1captain
G
71Gabriel CanoG. Cano
George KlompeG. Klompe61
D
2
D
72Dave ShieldsD. Shields
Ole JochemsenO. Jochemsen60
D
3
D
71Michel PolakM. Polak
Rocco R. BrancaR. Branca58
D
4
D
70Mitchell MatthijsM. Matthijs
Frank HumanF. Human57
D
5
D
60Vittorio VignaroliV. Vignaroli
Dale HughesD. Hughes73
M
6
M
78Ivan SuarezI. Suarez
Alberto FontanaA. Fontana62
M
7
M
76Edmundo MerinoE. Merino
Nunzio GuzzoN. Guzzo59
M
8
M
66Maurice DrentM. Drent
Glenn VermeulenG. Vermeulen74
A
9
M
66Humphrey Van BeukeringH. Van Beukering
Dirk EbbingeD. Ebbinge74
A
10
A
69Romano MokoenaR. Mokoena
Rodney BabangidaR. Babangida72
A
11
A
68Stefan VerlindenS. Verlinden
 
Giovanni SmitG. Smit56
A
12
G
69Marino AllachM. Allach
Dirk RigaD. Riga56
D
13
M
65Romano Van Der LuerR. Van Der Luer
Niels Shew A TjonN. Shew A Tjon56
D
14
M
65Marc MeijerM. Meijer

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to FC Den Bosch. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while FC Den Bosch appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Olaf Koning.


0.00
FC Den Bosch kick off and get the match underway!
2.15
Michel Polak makes a probing pass to Ivan Suarez. Ivan Suarez hits a low pass to Edmundo Merino. Edmundo Merino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.56
Romano Mokoena knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Verlinden. Stefan Verlinden shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
10.08
Without breaking stride, Ivan Suarez plays the ball forward to Maurice Drent. Maurice Drent threads the ball through to Stefan Verlinden but he's offside!
14.25
Edmundo Merino sees Romano Mokoena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fred Ditewig who gathers it comfortably.
16.11
Nunzio Guzzo sees space and advances. Nunzio Guzzo shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.10
Dale Hughes boots it upfield. Dale Hughes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodney Babangida but he's offside!
38.58
Dale Hughes flicks a high pass forward to Dirk Ebbinge who brings the ball under control. Dirk Ebbinge sees Glenn Vermeulen just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Glenn Vermeulen shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
39.38
Stefan Verlinden comes in with a late challenge on Ole Jochemsen. Stefan Verlinden is given a warning by the referee! Ole Jochemsen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.01
Alberto Fontana hacks Stefan Verlinden from behind! The referee brings Alberto Fontana to one side and gives him a warning! Stefan Verlinden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.57
George Klompe flicks the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Branca. Rocco R. Branca hits a low pass to Glenn Vermeulen. Glenn Vermeulen makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Dale Hughes. Some good footwork from Dale Hughes provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Vittorio Vignaroli happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
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. FC Den Bosch also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the second half!
47.27
Alberto Fontana flicks a high ball forward to Dirk Ebbinge who takes it down. Dirk Ebbinge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Shields.
51.05
Alberto Fontana chips the ball to his team mate, Rodney Babangida. Rodney Babangida flicks a high pass forward. Dirk Ebbinge controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some awkward footwork from Dirk Ebbinge provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Vittorio Vignaroli blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
53.16
Dave Shields deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurice Drent. Maurice Drent advances with the ball. Maurice Drent lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Verlinden. Stefan Verlinden flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.10
Alberto Fontana takes it forward alone. With a delightful solo run, Alberto Fontana stretches the opposition's defence. Alberto Fontana edges inside the box! Dave Shields hacks Alberto Fontana from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
54.10
The referee points to the spot..
55.45
Glenn Vermeulen steps up. He curls the ball into the bottom left corner - goal!!
60.51
FC Den Bosch have made a substitution with Marino Allach replacing Michel Polak .
63.50
Mitchell Matthijs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Verlinden. Stefan Verlinden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Klompe.
67.59
Vittorio Vignaroli flicks a high pass forward. Marino Allach collects the pass. Marino Allach flicks the ball to his team mate, Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fred Ditewig who gathers it comfortably.
69.14
With vision, Dale Hughes laces a weighted ball forward to Rodney Babangida. Rodney Babangida whips in a cross ball towards Dirk Ebbinge. Dirk Ebbinge rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
71.42
Marino Allach threads the ball through to Maurice Drent. Maurice Drent kicks a strong pass forward to Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.31
Nunzio Guzzo chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Hughes. Dale Hughes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mitchell Matthijs.
73.54
Nunzio Guzzo decides to run forward with the ball. Nunzio Guzzo knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Babangida. Rodney Babangida whips the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.20
Mitchell Matthijs hits a low pass to Maurice Drent. Maurice Drent threads the ball through to Stefan Verlinden. Stefan Verlinden whips in a cross ball towards Humphrey Van Beukering. Humphrey Van Beukering fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Fred Ditewig is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.06
Dale Hughes flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Fontana. Alberto Fontana lofts in a cross ball towards Dirk Ebbinge. Dirk Ebbinge finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ajax Amsterdam

FC Den Bosch
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
24%
46.7%
29.3%

Scorers
Glenn Vermeulen 55 (p)
Humphrey Van Beukering 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Fontana of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings
1.Fred Ditewig (GK)
6
2.George Klompe (DEF)
6
3.Ole Jochemsen (DEF)
6
4.Rocco R. Branca (DEF)
6
5.Frank Human (DEF)
6
6.Dale Hughes (MID)
7
7.Alberto Fontana (MID)
9
8.Nunzio Guzzo (MID)
8
9.Glenn Vermeulen (ATT)goal scored
6
10.Dirk Ebbinge (ATT)
7
11.Rodney Babangida (ATT)
6
 
12.Giovanni Smit (ATT)
0
13.Dirk Riga (DEF)
0
14.Niels Shew A Tjon (DEF)
0

1.Gabriel Cano (GK)
6
2.Dave Shields (DEF)
6
3.Michel Polak (DEF)
6
4.Mitchell Matthijs (DEF)
6
5.Vittorio Vignaroli (DEF)
7
6.Ivan Suarez (MID)
7
7.Edmundo Merino (MID)
6
8.Maurice Drent (MID)
8
9.Humphrey Van Beukering (MID)goal scored
9
10.Romano Mokoena (ATT)
6
11.Stefan Verlinden (ATT)
7
 
12.Marino Allach (GK)
6
13.Romano Van Der Luer (MID)
0
14.Marc Meijer (MID)
0