Match Report


Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam     FC VolendamFC Volendam
Shaun ReganShaun Regan Computer Player Computer Player
Gabriel CarrascoG. Carrasco78
G
1
G
78Marinus JansenM. Jansen
Gavin JohnstoneG. Johnstone73
D
2
D
76Ruben Van Der LuerR. Van Der Luer
Corrado VicariC. Vicari73
D
3
D
66Ruby BoumnijelR. Boumnijel
Alfredo BusoA. Buso69
D
4
D
54Francisco FariaF. Faria
Jochem GentenaarJ. Gentenaar68
D
5
M
59Martijn IniaM. Inia
Roland MulderR. Mulder85
M
6
M
57Bert WijkerB. Wijker
Sander CruyffS. Cruyff81
M
captain7
M
49Eddie CopeE. Cope
Paul MoelikerP. Moeliker83
M
8
M
48Rodolfo VicenteR. Vicente
Nico MaierN. Maier67
A
9
A
75Michel SedoukiM. Sedouki
Loic KossingouL. Kossingou71
A
10
A
64Rodolfo TorresR. Torres
Marc GravesenM. Gravesen69
A
11captain
A
62Jorge BarrosJ. Barros
 
Cosimo ScienzaC. Scienza81
M
12
G
74JŸrgen CairoJ. Cairo
Alpay AbdullahA. Abdullah74
A
13
A
59Copain HellemonsC. Hellemons
Dale SimonsenD. Simonsen75
A
14
A
57Pieter Van BommelP. Van Bommel

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to FC Volendam. A crowd of 15,191 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darl Alberda.


0.00
FC Volendam kick off and get the match underway!
2.51
Marc Gravesen flicks a high ball forward to Nico Maier who takes it down. Nico Maier whips in a cross ball towards Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Marinus Jansen had no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
6.14
Bert Wijker catches Marc Gravesen on the ankles. The referee calls over Bert Wijker and warns him to calm down! Marc Gravesen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.32
Sander Cruyff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
12.06
Roland Mulder flicks a high pass forward to Marc Gravesen who brings the ball under control. Marc Gravesen lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Maier. Nico Maier connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Marinus Jansen.
15.09
Martijn Inia chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros cuts inside the box! Jorge Barros shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Gabriel Carrasco reads it well. Excellent keeping!
16.48
Roland Mulder catches Francisco Faria on the ankles. Roland Mulder is warned by the referee! Francisco Faria runs off the knock.
21.25
Gavin Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff plays the ball forward to Marc Gravesen. Marc Gravesen shoots from outside the area. Marinus Jansen gets down and covers it.
22.15
Michel Sedouki controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Torres. Rodolfo Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.43
Ruben Van Der Luer comes in with a late challenge on Loic Kossingou. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Loic Kossingou gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.46
Corrado Vicari hits a low pass to Paul Moeliker. With great vision, Paul Moeliker plays the ball forward to Nico Maier. Nico Maier shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
33.56
Jorge Barros changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jorge Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Michel Sedouki. Michel Sedouki beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
40.55
Alfredo Buso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinus Jansen who gathers it comfortably.
42.01
Jochem Gentenaar makes a probing pass to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff hits a low pass to Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Marc Gravesen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
44.42
Loic Kossingou laces a through ball forward to Nico Maier. Nico Maier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. FC Volendam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the second half!
47.55
Paul Moeliker passes the ball forward to Nico Maier. Nico Maier whips in a cross ball towards Marc Gravesen. Marc Gravesen whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marc Gravesen!
51.56
Eddie Cope knocks the ball to his team mate, Martijn Inia. Martijn Inia flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Barros controls it well on his chest. Jorge Barros knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sander Cruyff.
53.19
Eddie Cope flicks a high pass forward. Bert Wijker controls it well on his chest. Bert Wijker whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Torres. With a superhuman jump, Rodolfo Torres connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
54.56
Eddie Cope threads a neat ball through to Michel Sedouki. Michel Sedouki shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Gabriel Carrasco!
55.33
Martijn Inia sees space and advances. Martijn Inia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Carrasco who gathers it comfortably.
60.06
Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Cosimo Scienza replacing Roland Mulder .
65.10
Bert Wijker brings the ball forward. Bert Wijker knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Gabriel Carrasco. Excellent save.
66.51
Eddie Cope makes a simple pass to Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Corrado Vicari.
67.51
Paul Moeliker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff knocks the ball forward to Marc Gravesen. Marc Gravesen kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Maier but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.51
Ruby Boumnijel chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Van Der Luer. Ruben Van Der Luer kicks a strong pass forward to Martijn Inia. Martijn Inia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
73.30
Cosimo Scienza knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Moeliker knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Maier. Nico Maier outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
75.22
Cosimo Scienza flicks the ball to his team mate, Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Gravesen. Marc Gravesen makes a deft header. Marinus Jansen gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
77.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Cosimo Scienza plays the ball forward to Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.36
Rodolfo Vicente makes a simple pass to Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Torres. Rodolfo Torres heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.55
Bert Wijker flicks a high ball forward to Rodolfo Vicente who takes it down. Rodolfo Vicente flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Barros who brings the ball under control. Jorge Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Johnstone.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Ajax Amsterdam

FC Volendam
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28%

Scorers
Loic Kossingou 3
Marc Gravesen 48
Rodolfo Torres 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Loic Kossingou of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings
1.Gabriel Carrasco (GK)
7
2.Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
6
3.Corrado Vicari (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Buso (DEF)
6
5.Jochem Gentenaar (DEF)
6
6.Roland Mulder (MID)
6
7.Sander Cruyff (MID)
7
8.Paul Moeliker (MID)
7
9.Nico Maier (ATT)
8
10.Loic Kossingou (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Marc Gravesen (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Cosimo Scienza (MID)
6
13.Alpay Abdullah (ATT)
0
14.Dale Simonsen (ATT)
0

1.Marinus Jansen (GK)
8
2.Ruben Van Der Luer (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Ruby Boumnijel (DEF)
6
4.Francisco Faria (DEF)
6
5.Martijn Inia (MID)
6
6.Bert Wijker (MID)
6
7.Eddie Cope (MID)
6
8.Rodolfo Vicente (MID)
6
9.Michel Sedouki (ATT)
6
10.Rodolfo Torres (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jorge Barros (ATT)
8
 
12.JŸrgen Cairo (GK)
0
13.Copain Hellemons (ATT)
0
14.Pieter Van Bommel (ATT)
0