Match Report


AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar     Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam
Keith HowardKeith Howard Steven Robertson Steven Robertson
Adrian VelaA. Vela78
G
captain1
G
72Jesper WitschgeJ. Witschge
Rodrigue WolskyR. Wolsky73
D
2
D
72Giovanni Van EijkG. Van Eijk
Fabrice MercierF. Mercier84
D
3
D
74Henk HeijeH. Heije
Alex McStayA. McStay79
D
4captain
D
74Mark AxM. Ax
Kouki YamamotoK. Yamamoto73
D
5
D
70Jurgen van VlietJ. van Vliet
Tim BakkerT. Bakker75
M
6
M
82Patrick WalserP. Walser
Alejandro GaladamesA. Galadames82
M
7
M
79Ignacio OlfersI. Olfers
Leonardo RamirezL. Ramirez81
M
8
M
81Boudewijn ten BrinkB. ten Brink
Clarence ArtsC. Arts72
A
9
A
73Tijani HamersT. Hamers
Ivo LangerakI. Langerak76
A
10
A
82Jose Javier CaballeroJ. Caballero
Rob de BoerR. de Boer75
A
11
A
74Jesper RigaJ. Riga
 
Demetrio LazzariniD. Lazzarini70
A
12
D
68Hans KokH. Kok
Steven WitschgeS. Witschge76
M
13
M
78Albert GroenendijkA. Groenendijk
Eugenio MartinezE. Martinez76
M
14
A
70Sieb VermeulenS. Vermeulen

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Ajax Amsterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and Ajax Amsterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Veloso.


0.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the match underway!
4.18
Mark Ax kicks a strong pass forward to Boudewijn ten Brink. With a delightful solo run, Boudewijn ten Brink stretches the opposition's defence. Boudewijn ten Brink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Vela who gathers it comfortably.
6.33
Ignacio Olfers flicks a high pass forward to Tijani Hamers who brings the ball under control. Tijani Hamers whips in a cross ball towards Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Adrian Vela.
7.36
It's a corner kick. Patrick Walser loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Ivo Langerak chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
10.27
Boudewijn ten Brink chips the ball to his team mate, Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Ramirez.
18.58
Alejandro Galadames runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alejandro Galadames knocks the ball forward into space. Leonardo Ramirez bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
26.36
Henk Heije flicks the ball to his team mate, Boudewijn ten Brink. Boudewijn ten Brink runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Boudewijn ten Brink whips in a cross ball towards Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
30.10
Leonardo Ramirez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jesper Witschge who gathers it comfortably.
32.34
Jose Javier Caballero clumsily knocks into Kouki Yamamoto. The referee brings Jose Javier Caballero to one side and gives him a warning! Kouki Yamamoto carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.47
Alex McStay clumsily knocks into Jesper Riga. The referee calls over Alex McStay and shows him a yellow card! Jesper Riga stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.21
Henk Heije passes the ball forward to Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers lofts in a cross ball towards Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.21
Mark Ax hacks Rob de Boer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rob de Boer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the second half!
48.31
Giovanni Van Eijk hits a low pass to Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.13
Leonardo Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak lofts in a cross ball towards Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.12
Ajax Amsterdam have made 3 substitutions with Hans Kok replacing Mark Ax, Albert Groenendijk replacing Ignacio Olfers and Sieb Vermeulen replacing Jose Javier Caballero .
61.19
Clarence Arts catches Henk Heije on the ankles. The referee brings Clarence Arts to one side and gives him a warning! Henk Heije hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.40
Alejandro Galadames sees Rob de Boer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rob de Boer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Jesper Witschge.
66.20
With great vision, Henk Heije plays the ball forward to Sieb Vermeulen. Sieb Vermeulen darts forward. Sieb Vermeulen whips in a cross ball towards Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
69.06
Leonardo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak advances inside the box! Ivo Langerak cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
73.28
Seeing Boudewijn ten Brink's attacking run, Albert Groenendijk quickly throws the ball into his path. Boudewijn ten Brink threads a neat ball through to Sieb Vermeulen. Sieb Vermeulen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Ramirez.
77.20
Tim Bakker chips the ball to his team mate, Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker connects with a diving 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.
83.44
Giovanni Van Eijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Groenendijk. Albert Groenendijk threads the ball through to Sieb Vermeulen. Sieb Vermeulen shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
87.38
Boudewijn ten Brink flicks a high ball forward to Albert Groenendijk who takes it down. Albert Groenendijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex McStay.
89.24
Alex McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Mercier. Fabrice Mercier flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker lofts in a cross ball towards Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Jesper Witschge.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AZ 67 Alkmaar

Ajax Amsterdam
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
28.2%
46.5%
25.4%

Scorers
Jesper Riga 34
Jose Javier Caballero 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jesper Riga of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings
1.Adrian Vela (GK)
7
2.Rodrigue Wolsky (DEF)
6
3.Fabrice Mercier (DEF)
6
4.Alex McStay (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Kouki Yamamoto (DEF)
6
6.Tim Bakker (MID)
6
7.Alejandro Galadames (MID)
6
8.Leonardo Ramirez (MID)
7
9.Clarence Arts (ATT)
6
10.Ivo Langerak (ATT)
7
11.Rob de Boer (ATT)
6
 
12.Demetrio Lazzarini (ATT)
0
13.Steven Witschge (MID)
0
14.Eugenio Martinez (MID)
0

1.Jesper Witschge (GK)
7
2.Giovanni Van Eijk (DEF)
6
3.Henk Heije (DEF)
7
4.Mark Ax (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Jurgen van Vliet (DEF)
6
6.Patrick Walser (MID)
6
7.Ignacio Olfers (MID)
7
8.Boudewijn ten Brink (MID)
8
9.Tijani Hamers (ATT)
7
10.Jose Javier Caballero (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jesper Riga (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Hans Kok (DEF)
6
13.Albert Groenendijk (MID)
6
14.Sieb Vermeulen (ATT)
6