Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 18,441 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roda JC Kerkrade and Ajax Amsterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darl Alberda.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roda JC Kerkrade and Ajax Amsterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darl Alberda.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Roda JC Kerkrade kicking off!
3.39
0-1Roland Mulder sees Marc Gravesen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Gravesen lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes powers a header at goal. Manuel Devaux is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.11
0-1Corrado Vicari barges into Nikos Mensah. The referee warns Corrado Vicari to calm down! Nikos Mensah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.28
0-1Teddy Duchemin sees space and advances. Teddy Duchemin puts a great ball through. Joris Koeman runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
16.36
0-1Roland Mulder kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes skips past Joos Huiberts! Helder Lopes rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
20.22
Nikos Mensah knocks the ball forward to Joris Koeman. Joris Koeman lofts in a cross ball towards Bernardo Peruzzi. Bernardo Peruzzi makes a convincing header. Gabriel Carrasco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.52
1-1Roland Mulder plays the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Manuel Devaux.
28.57
1-1It's a corner kick. Helder Lopes loops the ball over to the far post. Roland Mulder makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
39.54
1-1Corrado Vicari flicks a high pass forward. Marc Gravesen collects the pass. Marc Gravesen flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Maier. Nico Maier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.31
1-1Nico Maier comes in with a late challenge on Nikos Mensah. Nico Maier is warned by the referee! Nikos Mensah grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.49
With some swift thinking, Zerbini Tasca plays the ball forward to Teddy Duchemin. With great vision, Teddy Duchemin plays the ball forward to Christopher Meiser. Christopher Meiser kicks a strong pass forward to Bernardo Peruzzi but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade have changed their lineup with Romero P. Vega replacing Bernardo Peruzzi. Ajax Amsterdam have changed their lineup with Dale Simonsen replacing Helder Lopes. The Ajax Amsterdam players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
55.51
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.56
Zerbini Tasca makes a beautiful solo run. Zerbini Tasca changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Zerbini Tasca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.01
1-1Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Alpay Abdullah replacing Nico Maier .
61.03
Paul Moeliker threads a neat ball through to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker tries a spectacular long range effort but Manuel Devaux is on top of it.
65.31
Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward. Marc Gravesen collects the pass. Marc Gravesen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.11
1-1Roland Mulder comes in with a late challenge on Christopher Meiser. The referee calls over Roland Mulder and shows him a yellow card! Christopher Meiser stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.22
Corrado Vicari chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker threads a neat ball through to Marc Gravesen. Marc Gravesen finds some space and shoots from distance but Manuel Devaux is on top of it.
72.31
Roland Mulder decides to run forward with the ball. Roland Mulder whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Alpay Abdullah scores for Ajax Amsterdam!!
77.44
1-2Roda JC Kerkrade appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
77.44
Roland Mulder flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Abdullah collects the pass. Alpay Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.44
Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Cosimo Scienza replacing Roland Mulder .
83.26
Paul Moeliker threads a neat ball through to Marc Gravesen. Marc Gravesen whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
28.8%
49.2%
22%
Scorers
| Bernardo Peruzzi 20 | Helder Lopes 3 Alpay Abdullah 72, 83 Dale Simonsen 77 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alpay Abdullah of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Manuel Devaux (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Arno Witte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joos Huiberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Zerbini Tasca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harvey Inia (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Teddy Duchemin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nikos Mensah (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bernardo Peruzzi (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Joris Koeman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Christopher Meiser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Romero P. Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gregoor Houwing (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ivar de Graaf (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gabriel Carrasco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Corrado Vicari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Buso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jochem Gentenaar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roland Mulder (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Sander Cruyff (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Moeliker (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nico Maier (ATT) | 5 | |
| 10. | Helder Lopes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Marc Gravesen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Cosimo Scienza (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alpay Abdullah (ATT) | | 9 |
| 14. | Dale Simonsen (ATT) | | 7 |