Match Report


RBC RoosendaalRBC Roosendaal     Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Shaun Regan Shaun Regan
Ignacio ZegersI. Zegers65
G
1
G
78Gabriel CarrascoG. Carrasco
Edgar HoogstrateE. Hoogstrate70
D
2
D
73Gavin JohnstoneG. Johnstone
Rafael HamersR. Hamers68
D
captain3
D
69Alfredo BusoA. Buso
Roger WaterreusR. Waterreus66
D
4
D
70Piotr KozminskiP. Kozminski
Marco MeroM. Mero71
M
5
D
68Jochem GentenaarJ. Gentenaar
Niels KoemanN. Koeman66
M
6
M
86Brian ClemenceB. Clemence
Sergio FernandesS. Fernandes63
M
7
M
81Sander CruyffS. Cruyff
Stefan KlinsmannS. Klinsmann63
M
8
M
83Paul MoelikerP. Moeliker
Angelo MoranteA. Morante74
A
9
A
67Nico MaierN. Maier
Rob HermansR. Hermans74
A
10captain
A
76Helder LopesH. Lopes
Stuart CampbellS. Campbell65
A
11
A
75Dale SimonsenD. Simonsen
 
Carlos Van Der VegtC. Van Der Vegt62
M
12
D
65Rob BoutaharR. Boutahar
Bert MaximianoB. Maximiano60
M
13
M
81Cosimo ScienzaC. Scienza
Darius ParkerD. Parker58
D
14
A
74Alpay AbdullahA. Abdullah

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at MariFlex Stadion where RBC Roosendaal play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 19,259 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RBC Roosendaal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Van Mol.


0.00
RBC Roosendaal kick off and get the match underway!
4.33
Sergio Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Angelo Morante. Angelo Morante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.04
Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward. Dale Simonsen controls it well on his chest. Dale Simonsen shoots from 20 yards but Ignacio Zegers is on top of it.
10.06
Brian Clemence runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Brian Clemence whips in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.06
Marco Mero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marco Mero shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.03
Brian Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes shoots from outside the area but Ignacio Zegers is on top of it.
22.57
Roger Waterreus hits a low pass to Marco Mero. Marco Mero kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Campbell. Stuart Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. RBC Roosendaal are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
24.08
Piotr Kozminski threads the ball through to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff makes a probing pass to Nico Maier. Nico Maier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ignacio Zegers who gathers it comfortably.
26.03
With vision, Niels Koeman laces a weighted ball forward to Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.04
Paul Moeliker runs up as Brian Clemence takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Paul Moeliker chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Maier. Nico Maier plays a one-two with Helder Lopes and advances towards the goal... Nico Maier takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
32.30
Brian Clemence flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes deftly passes the ball to Dale Simonsen, releasing him through on goal. Rafael Hamers catches Dale Simonsen on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
33.06
Niels Koeman passes the ball forward to Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans threads the ball through into the box. Stefan Klinsmann shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
40.47
Paul Moeliker flicks a high ball forward to Nico Maier who takes it down. Nico Maier flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Nico Maier. Nico Maier powers a header at goal. Ignacio Zegers didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.09
Alfredo Buso makes a probing pass to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker knocks the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes plays a one-two with Nico Maier and advances towards the goal... Helder Lopes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Helder Lopes scores for Ajax Amsterdam!!
45.00
Niels Koeman decides to run forward with the ball. Niels Koeman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RBC Roosendaal appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Ajax Amsterdam kicking off!
47.43
Stefan Klinsmann kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Campbell. Stuart Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
54.29
Piotr Kozminski makes a simple pass to Jochem Gentenaar. With some swift thinking, Jochem Gentenaar plays the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Ignacio Zegers!
55.30
Sergio Fernandes runs up as Niels Koeman takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Sergio Fernandes makes a simple pass to Angelo Morante. Angelo Morante finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Gabriel Carrasco.
57.50
Brian Clemence flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Maier. Nico Maier edges inside the box! Nico Maier cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
60.14
Ajax Amsterdam have made 3 substitutions with Rob Boutahar replacing Piotr Kozminski, Cosimo Scienza replacing Sander Cruyff and Alpay Abdullah replacing Nico Maier .
61.19
Sergio Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.24
Rob Boutahar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cosimo Scienza. Cosimo Scienza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Ignacio Zegers!
72.13
Roger Waterreus hits a low pass to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Campbell but the linesman indicates offside!
73.28
Rob Boutahar knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Buso. Alfredo Buso sees Alpay Abdullah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alpay Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ignacio Zegers punches it away to safety.
75.46
Edgar Hoogstrate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Mero. Marco Mero flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Campbell. Stuart Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.17
Alfredo Buso kicks a strong pass forward to Rob Boutahar. With some swift thinking, Rob Boutahar plays the ball forward to Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes heads the ball goalwards. Edgar Hoogstrate steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
83.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Brian Clemence plays the ball forward to Cosimo Scienza. Cosimo Scienza tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
89.14
Paul Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Brian Clemence collects the pass. Brian Clemence makes a simple pass to Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Ignacio Zegers comfortably punches it away to safety.
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Cosimo Scienza laces a weighted ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes sees Alpay Abdullah just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Alpay Abdullah provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

RBC Roosendaal

Ajax Amsterdam
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
12
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
22.9%
45.8%
31.3%

Scorers
Helder Lopes 10, 42
Nico Maier 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Helder Lopes of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings
1.Ignacio Zegers (GK)
8
2.Edgar Hoogstrate (DEF)
6
3.Rafael Hamers (DEF)
6
4.Roger Waterreus (DEF)
6
5.Marco Mero (MID)
6
6.Niels Koeman (MID)
6
7.Sergio Fernandes (MID)
6
8.Stefan Klinsmann (MID)
6
9.Angelo Morante (ATT)
6
10.Rob Hermans (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Campbell (ATT)
6
 
12.Carlos Van Der Vegt (MID)
0
13.Bert Maximiano (MID)
0
14.Darius Parker (DEF)
0

1.Gabriel Carrasco (GK)
6
2.Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Buso (DEF)
6
4.Piotr Kozminski (DEF)
6
5.Jochem Gentenaar (DEF)
6
6.Brian Clemence (MID)
7
7.Sander Cruyff (MID)
6
8.Paul Moeliker (MID)
6
9.Nico Maier (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Helder Lopes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Dale Simonsen (ATT)
6
 
12.Rob Boutahar (DEF)
6
13.Cosimo Scienza (MID)
6
14.Alpay Abdullah (ATT)
6