Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 19,522 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Heracles Almelo start the match!
2.36
0-1Andreas Allback controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergiy Shevchenko. Sergiy Shevchenko goes all the way! Sergiy Shevchenko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Sean Bresciano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.35
0-1Tom Kiekens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Ramos. Ruben Ramos sees space and advances. Ruben Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen flicks the ball with his head but Fernando Lee is on top of it.
8.51
Gabriel Molowny knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Fernando Lee!
10.19
Andreas Allback sees space and advances. Andreas Allback tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Sean Bresciano.
16.58
Miel Peters makes a simple pass to Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer goes all the way! Kevin Telfer shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Fernando Lee!
18.46
0-1Lars Favo surges forward with the ball. Lars Favo threads the ball through to Sergiy Shevchenko but he's offside!
21.56
Lars Favo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergiy Shevchenko. Sergiy Shevchenko makes a probing pass to Daniel Hofland. Daniel Hofland rockets a shot on goal but Sean Bresciano is on top of it.
27.03
Brynjar Áskelsson makes a probing pass to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Fernando Lee manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off the second half!
47.50
0-1Robert Van Der Woerdt hacks Brynjar Áskelsson from behind! The referee calls over Robert Van Der Woerdt and shows him a yellow card! Brynjar Áskelsson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.13
Ruben Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer goes all the way! Kevin Telfer tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.39
Ruben Ramos passes the ball forward to Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
57.13
1-1Simon Babbel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Favo. Lars Favo threads the ball through to Sergiy Shevchenko. Sergiy Shevchenko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sean Bresciano who gathers it comfortably.
60.44
1-1Eizo Saito barges into Kevin Telfer. Eizo Saito is shown the yellow card! Kevin Telfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.35
Gabriel Molowny makes a probing pass to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Fernando Lee.
65.45
1-1Brynjar Áskelsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.04
Miel Peters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brynjar Áskelsson. Brynjar Áskelsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish plays a perfect one-two with Jannes Van Kouwen and rushes in on goal... Scott Dalglish tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Fernando Lee.
79.08
Miel Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.44
1-1Scott Dalglish comes in with a late challenge on Eizo Saito. Scott Dalglish is warned by the referee! Eizo Saito hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.43
Kader Benyettou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andreas Allback. Andreas Allback knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Hofland. Daniel Hofland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.03
Marcos Villanueva decides to run forward with the ball. Marcos Villanueva makes a probing pass to Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
87.05
Lars Favo threads the ball through to Sergiy Shevchenko. Sergiy Shevchenko kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Hofland. Daniel Hofland tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Sean Bresciano.
90.00
Kader Benyettou kicks a strong pass forward to Andreas Allback. Andreas Allback deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergiy Shevchenko. Sergiy Shevchenko makes a probing pass to Daniel Hofland but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
25.6%
46.2%
28.2%
Scorers