Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to NAC Breda. A crowd of 20,448 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and NAC Breda are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and NAC Breda are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.
0.00
0-0NAC Breda kick off!
3.53
0-1Vasco Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy George. Tommy George controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.27
0-1Patrick Walser chips the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Roberto Valente.
9.57
0-1It's a corner kick. Patrick Walser kicks a low ball out wide. Anton Bernhart reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
10.40
0-1Boudewijn ten Brink sees Jose Javier Caballero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Caballero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.57
Tommy George knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Jesper Witschge!
18.13
Ignacio Olfers threads the ball through to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio lofts in a cross ball towards Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
21.00
Boudewijn ten Brink threads a neat ball through to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.01
0-1Vasco Santos hacks Wayne Dichio from behind! Vasco Santos is shown the yellow card! Wayne Dichio runs off the knock.
24.19
Patrick Walser threads the ball through to Boudewijn ten Brink. Boudewijn ten Brink finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Roberto Valente keeps it out!
26.34
0-1Showing composure, Vasco Santos plays the ball forward to Ivan Rey. Ivan Rey shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
27.03
Giovanni Van Eijk advances with the ball. Giovanni Van Eijk picks a pass forward to Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Valente who gathers it comfortably.
28.52
Mark Ax flicks a high pass forward. Boudewijn ten Brink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Boudewijn ten Brink kicks a strong pass forward to Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.43
Martial Besson knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos hits a low pass to Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno cuts inside the box! Antonio Moreno shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
36.36
1-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
39.25
Boudewijn ten Brink flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Caballero who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Caballero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Valente who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. NAC Breda 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
Ajax Amsterdam kick off the second half!
48.22
Vasco Santos threads a neat ball through to Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno plays a one-two with Ivan Rey and rushes in on goal... Antonio Moreno looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jesper Witschge.
49.50
1-2Jochem Arveladze takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Diogo Nascimento. Diogo Nascimento flicks the ball across the goal. Jesper Witschge scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
51.27
1-2Bruno Postiga threads the ball through to Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Walser but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.56
Jochem Arveladze controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy George. Tommy George shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jesper Witschge easily smothers it!
55.12
Henk Heije flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers plays the ball forward to Patrick Walser. Patrick Walser shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
60.41
1-2Ajax Amsterdam have made 3 substitutions with Hans Kok replacing Henk Heije, Albert Groenendijk replacing Ignacio Olfers and Tijani Hamers replacing Wayne Dichio .
61.46
Vasco Santos makes a beautiful solo run. Vasco Santos shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
63.18
With great vision, Anton Bernhart plays the ball forward to Diogo Nascimento. Diogo Nascimento decides to run forward with the ball. Diogo Nascimento tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Jesper Witschge.
64.16
Jochem Arveladze takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Jesper Witschge scoops up the ball.
66.45
Martial Besson flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Santos who brings the ball under control. Vasco Santos flicks a high pass forward to Cyril Baudoin who brings the ball under control. Cyril Baudoin shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
67.52
With some swift thinking, Giovanni Van Eijk plays the ball forward to Boudewijn ten Brink. Boudewijn ten Brink flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Walser collects the pass. Patrick Walser knocks in a cross ball towards Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers makes a looping header on goal. Roberto Valente gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
72.28
Vasco Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cyril Baudoin. Cyril Baudoin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.07
Anton Bernhart knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cyril Baudoin. Cyril Baudoin shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.43
Terry Edworthy punts the ball hopefully upfield. Tommy George whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Rey. Ivan Rey finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.02
Antonio Moreno hits a low pass to Cyril Baudoin. Cyril Baudoin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
25.7%
45.9%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vasco Santos of NAC Breda |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jesper Witschge (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Giovanni Van Eijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Henk Heije (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mark Ax (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jurgen van Vliet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patrick Walser (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Boudewijn ten Brink (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ignacio Olfers (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Wayne Dichio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Javier Caballero (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Bruno Postiga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hans Kok (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Albert Groenendijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tijani Hamers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Roberto Valente (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Diogo Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Terry Edworthy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martial Besson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anton Bernhart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Moreno (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Vasco Santos (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Jochem Arveladze (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cyril Baudoin (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Ivan Rey (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Tommy George (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alec Mason (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Greg Beckham (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Liddell (ATT) | 0 | |