Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to RBC Roosendaal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0RBC Roosendaal start the match!
2.08
0-0Lamine Ponsard kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Scifo who gathers it comfortably.
4.58
0-0Ruben Ramos knocks the ball forward to Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.40
0-1Samuel Ipoua threads the ball through to Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah goes all the way! Matthew Amoah tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matthew Amoah!
9.52
Miel Peters knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Ramos. Ruben Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen plays a perfect one-two with Scott Dalglish and rushes in on goal... Jannes Van Kouwen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
12.56
Brynjar Áskelsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jeroen Melchiot.
14.53
0-1Adam Youds brings the ball forward. Adam Youds surges forward with the ball. Adam Youds goes all the way! Adam Youds shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Brian Hibbs easily smothers it!
15.15
Ruben Ramos decides to run forward with the ball. Ruben Ramos goes all the way! Ruben Ramos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.51
Dave Huiberts makes a simple pass to Thomas Rommedahl. Thomas Rommedahl makes a simple pass to Mario Van Beukering. Mario Van Beukering plays a perfect one-two with Alex Nyarko and rushes in on goal... Mario Van Beukering cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.26
Lamine Ponsard knocks the ball forward to Mario Van Beukering. Mario Van Beukering threads the ball through to Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.38
0-1Bram Tuhuteru comes in with a late challenge on Alex Nyarko. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Nyarko runs off the knock.
22.08
Miel Peters knocks the ball forward to Ruben Ramos. Ruben Ramos passes the ball forward to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.28
Fotis Moissidis passes the ball forward to Samuel Ipoua. Samuel Ipoua makes a beautiful solo run. Samuel Ipoua makes a probing pass to Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
26.38
Lamine Ponsard knocks the ball forward to Mario Van Beukering. Mario Van Beukering goes all the way! Mario Van Beukering shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
28.27
Bram Tuhuteru kicks a strong pass forward to Anders Petersen. Anders Petersen sees space and advances. Anders Petersen knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.09
Samuel Ipoua barges into Anders Petersen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anders Petersen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.09
1-1Ajax Amsterdam are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate RBC Roosendaal's defence.
38.12
Fotis Moissidis makes a simple pass to Thomas Rommedahl. Thomas Rommedahl makes a simple pass to Alex Nyarko. Alex Nyarko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miel Peters.
42.09
Fotis Moissidis passes the ball forward to Modeste Nkono. Modeste Nkono threads the ball through to Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah knocks the ball forward to Alex Nyarko. Alex Nyarko cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Kevin Scifo had no chance!! Goal for RBC Roosendaal!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
48.00
Lamine Ponsard kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Kevin Scifo manages to gather it comfortably.
54.16
Brynjar Áskelsson threads the ball through to Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Brian Hibbs easily smothers it.
55.24
Bram Tuhuteru makes a probing pass to Brynjar Áskelsson. Brynjar Áskelsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.58
Brynjar Áskelsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fotis Moissidis.
69.36
Adam Youds makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anders Petersen. Anders Petersen passes the ball forward to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Brian Hibbs has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.52
Modeste Nkono chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Van Beukering. Mario Van Beukering lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Nyarko. Alex Nyarko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.54
Samuel Ipoua knocks the ball forward to Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miel Peters.
84.05
Jeroen Melchiot advances with the ball. Jeroen Melchiot takes it forward alone. Jeroen Melchiot goes all the way! Jeroen Melchiot cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
30.5%
43.9%
25.6%
Scorers
| Scott Dalglish 28 Jannes Van Kouwen 69 | Matthew Amoah 6 Alex Nyarko 42, 80 |