Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to HFC Haarlem. A crowd of 16,811 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while HFC Haarlem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Darl Alberda.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while HFC Haarlem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Darl Alberda.
0.00
0-0HFC Haarlem kick off and get the match underway!
2.54
0-0Mitchell Piket threads the ball through to ƒtienne de Jong. ƒtienne de Jong knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Piotr Kozminski.
26.24
0-0Mustapha Quansah catches Paul Moeliker on the ankles. The referee calls over Mustapha Quansah and shows him a yellow card! Paul Moeliker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.01
Mustapha Quansah threads the ball through to Mitchell Piket. Mitchell Piket knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Buso.
32.34
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.45
Sander Cruyff knocks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.41
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.06
1-0Alfredo Buso threads a neat ball through to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Helder Lopes controls it well on his chest. Helder Lopes shoots from distance. Ronald van Dijk is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. HFC Haarlem also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Ajax Amsterdam kicking off!
59.26
1-0Jason Milburn makes a probing pass to Geoffrey Van Wonderen. Geoffrey Van Wonderen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mitchell Piket. Mitchell Piket finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
60.20
1-0Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Cosimo Scienza replacing Roland Mulder .
63.18
Corrado Vicari flicks a high ball forward to Paul Moeliker who takes it down. Paul Moeliker sees Alpay Abdullah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alpay Abdullah lofts in a cross ball towards Cosimo Scienza. Cosimo Scienza whips the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.16
1-0Cosimo Scienza knocks the ball forward to Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Lopes but he's offside!
72.05
1-0Helder Lopes barges into Christian Visser. The referee brings Helder Lopes to one side and gives him a warning! Christian Visser runs off the knock.
73.32
1-0Bram Van De Hor flicks a high pass forward. Mitchell Piket holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mitchell Piket finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Gabriel Carrasco. Excellent save.
75.43
Jochem Gentenaar flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Abdullah collects the pass. Alpay Abdullah passes the ball forward to Nico Maier. Nico Maier shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
77.28
Corrado Vicari sees Cosimo Scienza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cosimo Scienza takes it forward alone. Cosimo Scienza lofts in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
79.28
Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Rob Boutahar replacing Jochem Gentenaar .
81.36
Piotr Kozminski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Scienza. Cosimo Scienza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Moeliker!
87.24
Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Abdullah collects the pass. Alpay Abdullah advances inside the box! Alpay Abdullah shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alpay Abdullah!
90.00
Cosimo Scienza threads a neat ball through to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Maier. Nico Maier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
27.1%
52.5%
20.3%
Scorers
| Helder Lopes 42 Alpay Abdullah 77, 87 Paul Moeliker 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alpay Abdullah of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gabriel Carrasco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Buso (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) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Moeliker (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Nico Maier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Helder Lopes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alpay Abdullah (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Rob Boutahar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Cosimo Scienza (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Dale Simonsen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ronald van Dijk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bram Van De Hor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Christian Visser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jason Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Geoffrey Van Wonderen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Shota Mokoena (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mustapha Quansah (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Jos van Gastel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sergio Pater (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mitchell Piket (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | ƒtienne de Jong (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nigel Owen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roland Van Mol (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Melchior Groenendijk (GK) | 0 | |