Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. A crowd of 19,785 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the match!
2.41
Ruben Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish goes all the way! Scott Dalglish cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.05
Ásgeir Ríkhardsson decides to run forward with the ball. Ásgeir Ríkhardsson shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.54
Ásgeir Ríkhardsson sees a break and surges forward. Ásgeir Ríkhardsson shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
14.56
Bram Tuhuteru takes it forward alone. Bram Tuhuteru threads the ball through to Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
24.03
Bram Tuhuteru kicks a strong pass forward to Brynjar Áskelsson. Brynjar Áskelsson makes a simple pass to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish plays a perfect one-two with Roberto Munoz and rushes in on goal... Scott Dalglish makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
26.05
Stanislas Hodouto knocks the ball forward to Francelino Montes. Francelino Montes shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Sean Bresciano easily smothers it!
28.16
Garry Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regis Jbari. Regis Jbari shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Sean Bresciano easily smothers it!
40.38
Bram Tuhuteru flicks the ball to his team mate, Brynjar Áskelsson. Brynjar Áskelsson chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
42.50
Ruben Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz whips in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
44.14
Brynjar Áskelsson sees space and advances. Brynjar Áskelsson lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Roda JC Kerkrade get the second half underway!
48.42
Alpay Türkyilmaz makes a probing pass to Ásgeir Ríkhardsson. Ásgeir Ríkhardsson makes a probing pass to Francelino Montes. Francelino Montes threads the ball through to Demetrius Bradja but he's offside!
51.09
Anders Petersen catches Kamani Taylor on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kamani Taylor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.52
Bram Tuhuteru makes a probing pass to Anders Petersen. Anders Petersen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish goes all the way! Scott Dalglish shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Samuel Augusto Prince had no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
57.04
Alpay Türkyilmaz makes a probing pass to Kamani Taylor. Kamani Taylor decides to run forward with the ball. Kamani Taylor plays a perfect one-two with Francelino Montes and rushes in on goal... Kamani Taylor takes a shot at goal. Kamani Taylor scores for Roda JC Kerkrade!!
60.45
Ajax Amsterdam are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Roda JC Kerkrade's defence.
65.56
Uwe Masur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Ramos. Ruben Ramos threads the ball through to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
69.17
Alpay Türkyilmaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ásgeir Ríkhardsson. Ásgeir Ríkhardsson makes a probing pass to Demetrius Bradja. Demetrius Bradja knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Villanueva.
71.01
Peter Zanoni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanislas Hodouto. Stanislas Hodouto advances with the ball. Stanislas Hodouto shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Sean Bresciano manages to gather it comfortably.
73.17
Bram Tuhuteru catches Regis Jbari on the ankles. Bram Tuhuteru is warned by the referee! Regis Jbari stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.32
Marcos Villanueva kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Ramos. Ruben Ramos makes a beautiful solo run. Ruben Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish directs the ball goalwards with his head. Scott Dalglish scores for Ajax Amsterdam!!
78.33
Marcos Villanueva boots it upfield. Scott Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Roberto Munoz but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.31
Anders Petersen threads the ball through to Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton passes the ball forward but Scott Dalglish is offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Scott Dalglish of Ajax Amsterdam
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.2%
44.9%
26.9%