Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Inia.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Inia.
0.00
0-0Ajax Amsterdam start the match!
3.37
0-0Hassan Abdellaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner makes a probing pass between the defence to Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
16.58
Boudewijn ten Brink sees space and advances. Boudewijn ten Brink knocks in a cross ball towards Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga makes a deft header but somehow Vitaliy Skachenko manages to keep it out.
20.34
1-0Patrick Walser hits a low pass to Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.26
1-0Henk Heije hits a low pass to Patrick Walser. Patrick Walser passes the ball forward to Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Walser. Patrick Walser outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Craig Burley clears it off the line with his head!
27.34
Boudewijn ten Brink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero plays a one-two with Jesper Riga and advances towards the goal... Jose Javier Caballero rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Javier Caballero!
32.50
Jurgen van Vliet passes the ball forward to Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
33.55
Jose Javier Caballero advances with the ball. Jose Javier Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
36.04
2-0Hassan Abdellaoui clumsily knocks into Ignacio Olfers. Hassan Abdellaoui is shown the yellow card! Ignacio Olfers runs off the knock.
38.02
Henk Heije makes a strong solo run forward. Henk Heije sees Jose Javier Caballero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Caballero plays a one-two with Jesper Riga and rushes in on goal... Jose Javier Caballero rockets a shot on goal. The ball cannons off Hassan Abdellaoui, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
39.09
2-0Corner kick to Ajax Amsterdam. Patrick Walser chips it out wide. Ignacio Dreef reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
Craig Burley threads the ball through to Hassan Abdellaoui. Hassan Abdellaoui makes a probing pass to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roda JC Kerkrade players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off and get the second half underway!
48.30
2-0Ignacio Olfers flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Walser collects the pass. Patrick Walser kicks a strong pass forward to Boudewijn ten Brink. Boudewijn ten Brink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Burley.
51.13
Jose Javier Caballero receives the ball from a throw-in from Boudewijn ten Brink. Jose Javier Caballero flicks a high ball forward to Tijani Hamers who takes it down. Tijani Hamers knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vitaliy Skachenko with no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam! That's his third!
54.07
Jurgen van Vliet knocks the ball forward to Patrick Walser. Patrick Walser plays the ball forward to Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Vitaliy Skachenko didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.44
3-0Jose Ibanez darts forward. Jose Ibanez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Fernando Alonso is offside!
60.00
3-0Ajax Amsterdam have made 3 substitutions with Donny Van Beukering replacing Henk Heije, Albert Groenendijk replacing Ignacio Olfers and Jurgen Babangida replacing Tijani Hamers .Roda JC Kerkrade have made 3 substitutions with Noel Pearce replacing Robert Cooke, Jason Dublin replacing Fernando Alonso and Peter Dryden replacing Romero P. Redondo .
61.10
Boudewijn ten Brink flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Caballero who gracefully takes it down. Jose Javier Caballero shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.50
Hassan Abdellaoui hits a low pass to Norman Greening. Norman Greening knocks the ball forward to Jason Dublin. Jason Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.29
4-0Donny Van Beukering hacks Peter Dryden from behind! The referee calls over Donny Van Beukering and warns him to calm down! Peter Dryden runs off the knock.
67.39
4-0Albert Groenendijk hits a low pass to Jurgen Babangida. Jurgen Babangida knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Groenendijk. Albert Groenendijk beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.58
4-0Patrick Walser passes the ball forward to Jurgen Babangida. Jurgen Babangida knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Walser. Noel Pearce barges into Patrick Walser. Patrick Walser appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
78.57
Craig Burley makes a simple pass to Jose Ibanez. Jose Ibanez sees a break and surges forward. Jose Ibanez cuts inside the box! Jose Ibanez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
79.46
Noel Pearce sees Jason Dublin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Dublin flicks a high pass forward to Ignacio Dreef who brings the ball under control. Ignacio Dreef shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.34
Mark Ax flicks a high pass forward. Jesper Riga collects the pass. Jesper Riga shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
84.32
Jurgen van Vliet plays the ball forward to Donny Van Beukering. Donny Van Beukering deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Jurgen Babangida. Jurgen Babangida gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Vitaliy Skachenko manages to gather it easily.
89.10
Hassan Abdellaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef sees a break and surges forward. Ignacio Dreef knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jesper Witschge who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Boudewijn ten Brink flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Caballero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Javier Caballero edges inside the box! Jose Javier Caballero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
12
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
20.7%
47.6%
31.7%
Scorers
| Jose Javier Caballero 20, 27, 51, 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jose Javier Caballero 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) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jurgen van Vliet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patrick Walser (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ignacio Olfers (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Boudewijn ten Brink (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Tijani Hamers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Javier Caballero (ATT) |  | 10 |
| 11. | Jesper Riga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Donny Van Beukering (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Albert Groenendijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jurgen Babangida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Vitaliy Skachenko (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Craig Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hassan Abdellaoui (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Robert Cooke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kasper Conteh (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fernando Alonso (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Norman Greening (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ignacio Dreef (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kai Wallner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Romero P. Redondo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Noel Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jason Dublin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Peter Dryden (ATT) | 6 | |