Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 17,248 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jimmy Sikora.


0.00
VVV Venlo kick off and get the first half underway!
2.44
Paul Moeliker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Maier. Nico Maier powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.42
Daniel Dekker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Lumsdon. Eddie Lumsdon whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Dittmann. Hauke Dittmann knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
9.45
Niccol˜ Torricelli threads a neat ball through to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Dittmann. Hauke Dittmann knocks in a cross ball towards Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda makes a deft header but somehow Gabriel Carrasco manages to keep it out.
18.06
Roland Mulder flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Maier. Nico Maier lofts in a cross ball towards Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
21.18
Simon Bridge threads the ball through to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Moeliker.
24.56
Jochem Gentenaar passes the ball forward to Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Maier. Nico Maier lofts in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Norman Luzhny clears it off the line with his head!
28.31
Sander Cruyff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Maier. With a superhuman jump, Nico Maier connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Daniel Dekker. Excellent block.
33.52
Daniel Dekker receives the ball from a throw-in from Niccol˜ Torricelli. Daniel Dekker makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Dekker sees Aloisio Vilda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aloisio Vilda knocks in a cross ball towards Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.38
Niccol˜ Torricelli hoofs the ball up the pitch. Hauke Dittmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.49
Roland Mulder barges into Craig Bould. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Bould hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.35
Nico Maier plays the ball forward to Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou advances inside the box! Loic Kossingou looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
42.16
Niccol˜ Torricelli knocks the ball forward to Louis Gerritsen. Louis Gerritsen plays the ball forward to Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Dittmann. Hauke Dittmann heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Regi Vrede clumsily knocks into Corrado Vicari. The referee calls over Regi Vrede and shows him a yellow card! Corrado Vicari grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. VVV Venlo also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
47.34
Eddie Lumsdon sees a break and surges forward. Eddie Lumsdon lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.55
Piotr Kozminski chips the ball to his team mate, Corrado Vicari. Corrado Vicari knocks the ball forward to Nico Maier. Nico Maier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Blanco who gathers it comfortably.
57.11
Paul Moeliker hits a low pass to Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder flicks a high ball forward to Loic Kossingou who gracefully takes it down. Loic Kossingou advances inside the box! Loic Kossingou looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Leonardo Blanco. What a great pair of hands!
59.24
Craig Bould makes a probing pass to Hauke Dittmann. Hauke Dittmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Johnstone.
60.49
Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Marc Gravesen replacing Alpay Abdullah .
67.36
Eddie Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Hauke Dittmann. Hauke Dittmann shoots from 20 yards but Gabriel Carrasco reads it well. Quality keeping!
69.25
Sander Cruyff sees Nico Maier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nico Maier finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.57
Louis Gerritsen flicks a high pass forward. Aloisio Vilda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aloisio Vilda lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Dittmann. Hauke Dittmann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
77.35
VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Niccolo Kanu replacing Daniel Dekker and Daniel Gil replacing Hauke Dittmann .
81.15
Eddie Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede knocks the ball forward to Daniel Gil but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.33
Piotr Kozminski flicks a high ball forward to Paul Moeliker who takes it down. Paul Moeliker chips the ball to his team mate, Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
84.58
Louis Gerritsen flicks a high pass forward. Simon Bridge collects the pass. Simon Bridge makes a probing pass to Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Gabriel Carrasco comfortably smothers it!
85.33
Craig Bould flicks the ball to his team mate, Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
34.7%
41.3%
24%


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.Piotr Kozminski (DEF)
6
5.Jochem Gentenaar (DEF)
6
6.Roland Mulder (MID)yellow card
6
7.Sander Cruyff (MID)
6
8.Paul Moeliker (MID)
6
9.Nico Maier (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Loic Kossingou (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Alpay Abdullah (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfredo Buso (DEF)
0
13.Cosimo Scienza (MID)
0
14.Marc Gravesen (ATT)
6

1.Leonardo Blanco (GK)
6
2.Niccol˜ Torricelli (DEF)
7
3.Norman Luzhny (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Dekker (DEF)
7
5.Eddie Lumsdon (MID)
7
6.Simon Bridge (MID)goal scored
8
7.Craig Bould (MID)
6
8.Louis Gerritsen (MID)
6
9.Hauke Dittmann (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Aloisio Vilda (ATT)
8
11.Regi Vrede (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Niccolo Kanu (DEF)
6
13.Ivo Koroglu (MID)
0
14.Daniel Gil (ATT)
6