Match Report
![]() today's match is sponsored by Caternet |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play Le Havre AC in this friendly game. A crowd of 13,319 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Le Havre AC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Le Havre AC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
The whistle blows and Le Havre AC kick off!
3.18
Nicolas Fernandez sees Pedro Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Castro skips past Pape Macquet! Pedro Castro shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.41
Johnny Loko flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Christophe Rambo who brings the ball under control. Jean-Christophe Rambo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Corrado Vicari.
9.52
Kubilay Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault lofts in a cross ball towards Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Eric Abbas is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
11.12
John Robson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Jochem Gentenaar strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.24
With imagination, Sander Cruyff picks a pass forward to Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois knocks in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.06
Shabani Garrault flicks a high pass forward. John Robson controls it well on his chest. John Robson shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Corentin Mamouni had no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
20.42
Corrado Vicari hits a low pass to Kubilay Izzet. Kubilay Izzet picks a pass forward to John Robson. John Robson lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
21.49
Gavin Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Corrado Vicari. Corrado Vicari threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.35
Reynald Garcia knocks the ball forward to Guy Fabbra. Guy Fabbra flicks a high ball forward to Giuseppe Cabrol who takes it down. Giuseppe Cabrol knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kubilay Izzet.
27.22
Corrado Vicari knocks the ball forward to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff chips the ball to his team mate, Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.30
Reynald Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adel Lucas. Adel Lucas threads a neat ball through to Jean-Christophe Rambo. Jean-Christophe Rambo deftly passes the ball to Johnny Loko, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Johnny Loko provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
34.21
Sander Cruyff flicks a high ball forward to Maryn Bourgois who takes it down. Maryn Bourgois lofts in a cross ball towards Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
42.21
Giuseppe Cabrol sees Johnny Loko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Johnny Loko shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.36
Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward. John Robson collects the pass. John Robson plays a scrappy one-two with Sander Cruyff and advances towards the goal... John Robson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheers as the Englishman celebrates his hattrick!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam have changed their lineup with Ólafur Ríkhardsson replacing Jochem Gentenaar, Ioannis Vakouftsis replacing Nicolas Fernandez and Claudio Suarez replacing Pedro Castro. Le Havre AC appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Ajax Amsterdam kicking off!
47.06
Giuseppe Cabrol hacks Sander Cruyff from behind! The referee brings Giuseppe Cabrol to one side and gives him a warning! Sander Cruyff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.54
Corrado Vicari clumsily knocks into Johnny Loko. The referee calls over Corrado Vicari and warns him to calm down! Johnny Loko runs off the knock.
57.31
Gavin Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward. Ioannis Vakouftsis collects the pass. Ioannis Vakouftsis finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
59.27
Giuseppe Cabrol makes an attacking run forward. Giuseppe Cabrol finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
63.41
Maryn Bourgois hits a low pass to John Robson. John Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.41
Kubilay Izzet threads the ball through to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff flicks the ball to his team mate, Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis knocks the ball forward to Shabani Garrault but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.44
Ioannis Vakouftsis flicks a high pass forward. Shabani Garrault holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shabani Garrault knocks in a cross ball towards Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff makes a deft header. It's there!! Corentin Mamouni has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.51
Pape Macquet knocks the ball forward to Johnny Loko. Johnny Loko cuts inside the box! Johnny Loko muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Gabriel Carrasco. Excellent save.
85.30
Diogo Jardim hits a low pass to Jean-Christophe Rambo. Jean-Christophe Rambo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
87.42
Giuseppe Cabrol knocks the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Rambo. Jean-Christophe Rambo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.52
Adel Lucas comes in with a late challenge on Sander Cruyff. Adel Lucas is given a warning by the referee! Sander Cruyff runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
6
1
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
27.3%
44.2%
28.6%
Scorers
| Pedro Castro 3 Jochem Gentenaar 11 John Robson 12, 16, 44 Sander Cruyff 66 | Johnny Loko 28 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Robson of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gabriel Carrasco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Corrado Vicari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kubilay Izzet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jochem Gentenaar (DEF) | ![]() | 7 |
| 6. | Nicolas Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sander Cruyff (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 8. | John Robson (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 9. | Pedro Castro (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Maryn Bourgois (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Shabani Garrault (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ólafur Ríkhardsson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ioannis Vakouftsis (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Claudio Suarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Corentin Mamouni (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tony Fugier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Reynald Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pape Macquet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eric Abbas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guy Fabbra (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adel Lucas (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Giuseppe Cabrol (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Diogo Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean-Christophe Rambo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Johnny Loko (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Eugenio Gil (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jean-Michel Coulot (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gianmarco Lamonica (DEF) | 0 | |















0-0
1-0
1-0
1-0
4-0
4-0
5-1
5-1