Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to PEC Zwolle. A crowd of 18,345 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while PEC Zwolle appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while PEC Zwolle appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam get the match underway!
2.33
0-0Ruben Ramos sees space and advances. Ruben Ramos plays a perfect one-two with Jannes Van Kouwen and rushes in on goal... Ruben Ramos takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Philippe Maglia.
4.53
Harald Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Brenny Kanu. Brenny Kanu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Hall. Lomano Hall lofts in a cross ball towards Jannes Brunswijk. Jannes Brunswijk is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Sean Bresciano manages to keep it out.
14.31
0-0Miel Peters flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Ramos. Ruben Ramos threads the ball through to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer plays a perfect one-two with Jannes Van Kouwen and rushes in on goal... Kevin Telfer tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.24
0-0Harald Jacobs powers a long ball forward. Jannes Brunswijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanislas Magnier.
16.19
Brenny Kanu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Hall. Lomano Hall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sean Bresciano who gathers it comfortably.
18.51
0-0Sophiane Deniaud barges into Ruben Ramos. Sophiane Deniaud is given a warning by the referee! Ruben Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.41
Sophiane Deniaud controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Hall. Lomano Hall shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Sean Bresciano.
21.42
Brenny Kanu makes a simple pass to Jannes Brunswijk. Jannes Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.59
Brenny Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jannes Brunswijk. Jannes Brunswijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.58
Brynjar Áskelsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen goes all the way! Jannes Van Kouwen tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.54
0-0Gabriel Molowny threads the ball through to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer passes the ball forward but Stuart Atherton is offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
PEC Zwolle kick off!
49.51
0-0Ajax Amsterdam are easily keeping PEC Zwolle at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
60.48
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
63.15
Ruben Ramos knocks the ball forward to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Philippe Maglia manages to gather it comfortably.
65.50
Brenny Kanu brings the ball forward. Brenny Kanu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stanislas Magnier.
66.09
Ruben Ramos passes the ball forward to Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen plays a perfect one-two with Stuart Atherton and rushes in on goal... Jannes Van Kouwen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Philippe Maglia easily smothers it.
71.50
Ger Hofland makes a probing pass to Lomano Hall. Lomano Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Jannes Brunswijk but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.56
Gabriel Molowny makes a probing pass to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer goes all the way! Kevin Telfer takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.19
Ruben Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Philippe Maglia easily smothers it!
77.49
Miel Peters catches Lomano Hall on the ankles. The referee calls over Miel Peters and warns him to calm down! Lomano Hall stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.52
Brenny Kanu makes a simple pass to Lomano Hall. Lomano Hall whips in a cross ball towards Jannes Brunswijk. Jannes Brunswijk is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.40
Brynjar Áskelsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Philippe Maglia who gathers it comfortably.
84.51
Miel Peters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Ramos. Ruben Ramos makes a simple pass to Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Philippe Maglia!
89.36
Harald Jacobs kicks a strong pass forward to Sophiane Deniaud. Sophiane Deniaud deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lomano Hall. Lomano Hall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
24.4%
46.2%
29.5%