Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to FC Utrecht. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.
The pitch is in great condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
2.44
1-0Thijs Westerveld runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Thijs Westerveld tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Samba Facciutto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.30
Ahmed Wiekens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse lofts in a cross ball towards Luca Ghirardello. Luca Ghirardello whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.28
1-1Shota Van Den Brom surges forward with the ball. Shota Van Den Brom controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.34
Boudewijn ten Brink flicks a high ball forward to Thijs Westerveld who takes it down. Thijs Westerveld advances with the ball. Thijs Westerveld sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.19
2-1Mark Ax flicks a high pass forward. Boudewijn ten Brink collects the pass. Boudewijn ten Brink flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga skips past Matt Gemmell! Bruno Postiga muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Samba Facciutto!
22.06
2-1Scott Keegan decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Keegan hits a low pass to Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.52
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.48
2-1Jurgen van Vliet clumsily knocks into Reinier Meeuwis. The referee warns Jurgen van Vliet to calm down! Reinier Meeuwis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.47
Henk Heije deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Henk Heije chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Postiga. Some good footwork from Bruno Postiga provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. FC Utrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off!
48.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Rob Jansen laces a through ball forward to Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom flicks a high pass forward. Linus Breyer controls it well on his chest. Linus Breyer plays a scrappy one-two with Stefan Busse and stumbles forward towards the goal... Linus Breyer takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Jesper Witschge has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.40
Rob Jansen flicks a high pass forward. Luca Ghirardello controls it well on his chest. Luca Ghirardello lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse beats his man to it with a header. Jesper Witschge didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.23
Ahmed Wiekens runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ahmed Wiekens skips past Mark Ax! Ahmed Wiekens shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jesper Witschge with no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht! That brings them back into the game!
60.54
3-3Ajax Amsterdam have made 2 substitutions with Ignacio Olfers replacing Thijs Westerveld and Tijani Hamers replacing Wayne Dichio .FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Jose Fortes Lorenzo replacing Linus Breyer .
61.60
3-3Boudewijn ten Brink passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Rob Jansen. Excellent block.
63.39
Scott Keegan kicks a strong pass forward to Luca Ghirardello. Showing composure, Luca Ghirardello laces a through ball forward to Ronan Deguerville. Ronan Deguerville lofts in a cross ball towards Luca Ghirardello. Luca Ghirardello gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Henk Heije is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
66.57
Henk Heije threads the ball through to Boudewijn ten Brink. Boudewijn ten Brink shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
67.47
FC Utrecht are dictating the run of play here today.
71.57
3-3Patrick Walser barges into Shota Van Den Brom. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Shota Van Den Brom stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.57
FC Utrecht are dictating the run of play here today.
73.59
Ignacio Olfers plays the ball forward to Patrick Walser. Patrick Walser knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Rob Jansen steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
75.57
Shota Van Den Brom flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Busse controls it well on his chest. Stefan Busse shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Jesper Witschge comfortably smothers it!
77.23
Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Ferry Vos replacing Giovanni Van Eijk .
78.33
Boudewijn ten Brink surges forward with the ball. Boudewijn ten Brink knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.24
4-3Jurgen van Vliet barges into Ronan Deguerville. The referee brings Jurgen van Vliet to one side and gives him another warning! Ronan Deguerville grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.35
Boudewijn ten Brink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.43
Mark Ax hacks Reinier Meeuwis from behind! Mark Ax is shown the yellow card! Reinier Meeuwis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.9%
59.1%
Play Area
27.3%
43.9%
28.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Thijs Westerveld of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jesper Witschge (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giovanni Van Eijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Henk Heije (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mark Ax (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Jurgen van Vliet (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Patrick Walser (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Thijs Westerveld (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Boudewijn ten Brink (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Wayne Dichio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Javier Caballero (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Bruno Postiga (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ferry Vos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ignacio Olfers (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tijani Hamers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Samba Facciutto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rob Jansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Keegan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Matt Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Reinier Meeuwis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ahmed Wiekens (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Shota Van Den Brom (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luca Ghirardello (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Linus Breyer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Ronan Deguerville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefan Busse (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jannes Koning (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jesper Van Dalen (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Fortes Lorenzo (ATT) | 6 | |