Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 18,986 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
NAC Breda are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Adilson Verberne.


0.00
Ajax Amsterdam get the match underway!
3.05
Hugo Arreola flicks a high pass forward to Jakob Gleisenstein who brings the ball neatly under control. Jakob Gleisenstein hits a low pass to Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gabriel Carrasco.
4.53
Corner kick to NAC Breda. Jakob Gleisenstein plays it out to the edge of the box. Fouad Bezzai muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
6.56
Efrain Perlaza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Gleisenstein. Jakob Gleisenstein lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Matthijs. Frank Matthijs is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Gabriel Carrasco!
8.23
Jakob Gleisenstein makes a simple pass to Jean Chr. César. Jean Chr. César shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gabriel Carrasco effortlessly smothers it!
12.30
With some swift thinking, Gavin Johnstone plays the ball forward to Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Gravesen. Marc Gravesen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Hugo Bento keeps it out!
14.04
Pablo Mora barges into Corrado Vicari. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Corrado Vicari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.35
Hugo Arreola flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Gleisenstein holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Gleisenstein knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Matthijs. Frank Matthijs plays a one-two with Jean Chr. César and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Frank Matthijs provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.46
Jakob Gleisenstein receives the ball from a throw-in from Efrain Perlaza. Jakob Gleisenstein chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Chr. César. Jean Chr. César plays a quick one-two with Pablo Mora and rushes in on goal... Jean Chr. César rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jean Chr. César!
24.36
Jakob Gleisenstein threads a neat ball through to Jean Chr. César. Jean Chr. César whips in a cross ball towards Frank Matthijs. Frank Matthijs powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.06
Jakob Gleisenstein sees Frank Matthijs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frank Matthijs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.40
Efrain Perlaza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. César. Jean Chr. César outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.51
Sander Cruyff makes a simple pass to Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.41
Jakob Gleisenstein chips the ball to his team mate, Fouad Bezzai. Fouad Bezzai shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.13
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.08
Corrado Vicari flicks a high ball forward to Helder Lopes who takes it down. Helder Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Marc Gravesen controls it well on his chest. Marc Gravesen finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Hugo Bento manages to keep it out.
40.07
Efrain Perlaza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fouad Bezzai. Fouad Bezzai knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Gabriel Carrasco. Excellent save.
45.00
Marinus Babangida threads a neat ball through to Olaf Mulder. Olaf Mulder chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Matthijs. Frank Matthijs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roland Mulder.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam have changed their lineup with Alpay Abdullah replacing Marc Gravesen. The Ajax Amsterdam players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
NAC Breda kick off and get the second half underway!
48.11
Jakob Gleisenstein knocks the ball forward to Fouad Bezzai. Fouad Bezzai knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Carrasco who gathers it comfortably.
49.08
Jakob Gleisenstein threads the ball through to Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.07
Gavin Johnstone pushes up the pitch. Gavin Johnstone passes the ball forward to Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.42
Efrain Perlaza sees Frank Matthijs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frank Matthijs knocks in a cross ball towards Efrain Perlaza. Efrain Perlaza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for NAC Breda!
61.42
NAC Breda have made a substitution with Mihai Lacatus replacing Fouad Bezzai and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Ajax Amsterdam have made 2 substitutions with Paul Moeliker replacing Roland Mulder and Dale Simonsen replacing Loic Kossingou .
63.55
Hugo Arreola knocks the ball to his team mate, Mihai Lacatus. Mihai Lacatus makes a simple pass to Frank Matthijs. Frank Matthijs plays a quick one-two with Jean Chr. César and rushes in on goal... Frank Matthijs shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Gabriel Carrasco manages to keep it out.
66.46
Olaf Mulder plays the ball forward to Efrain Perlaza. Efrain Perlaza flicks a high pass forward to Jean Chr. César who brings the ball under control. Jean Chr. César knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Frank Matthijs is offside!
67.29
Pablo Mora kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Matthijs. Frank Matthijs shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
69.58
Sander Cruyff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Maier. Nico Maier knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Olaf Mulder is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
71.47
Corner kick to Ajax Amsterdam. Nico Maier chips it to the near post. Pablo Mora chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
72.54
Sander Cruyff comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Gleisenstein. Sander Cruyff is given a warning by the referee! Jakob Gleisenstein grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.18
Jochem Gentenaar plays the ball forward to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff whips in a cross ball towards Nico Maier. Nico Maier is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hugo Bento with no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
77.18
NAC Breda have made a substitution with George Zwaanswijk replacing Olaf Mulder .
81.07
Showing composure, Sander Cruyff plays the ball forward to Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Hugo Bento.
82.08
Paul Moeliker takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Hugo Bento drops low and scoops up the ball.
84.56
Jakob Gleisenstein runs forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Jakob Gleisenstein plays the ball forward to Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora rushes past Gavin Johnstone! Some awkward footwork from Pablo Mora provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
85.50
Corrado Vicari passes the ball forward to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Abdullah controls it well on his chest. Alpay Abdullah controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
23%
41.9%
35.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frank Matthijs of NAC Breda

Match Ratings
1.Hugo Bento (GK)
7
2.Marinus Babangida (DEF)
6
3.Yassine Abdellaoui (DEF)
6
4.Hugo Arreola (DEF)
6
5.Olaf Mulder (DEF)
6
6.Efrain Perlaza (MID)goal scored
8
7.Jakob Gleisenstein (MID)
8
8.Fouad Bezzai (ATT)
6
9.Pablo Mora (ATT)yellow card
7
10.Frank Matthijs (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Jean Chr. César (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.George Zwaanswijk (DEF)
6
13.Mihai Lacatus (MID)
6
14.Billy Dalglish (ATT)
0

1.Gabriel Carrasco (GK)
7
2.Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
6
3.Corrado Vicari (DEF)
6
4.Piotr Kozminski (DEF)
6
5.Jochem Gentenaar (DEF)
6
6.Roland Mulder (MID)
6
7.Sander Cruyff (MID)
6
8.Nico Maier (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Helder Lopes (ATT)
6
10.Marc Gravesen (ATT)
6
11.Loic Kossingou (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Paul Moeliker (MID)
6
13.Alpay Abdullah (ATT)
6
14.Dale Simonsen (ATT)
6