Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Veendam. A crowd of 17,387 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Ajax Amsterdam kick off and get the first half underway!
2.05
0-0Amara Ecker hacks Wilco Gentile from behind! Amara Ecker is given a warning by the referee! Wilco Gentile runs off the knock.
4.32
0-0Ajax Amsterdam are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Veendam's defence.
6.22
0-0Jan Vennegoor Babangida flicks the ball to his team mate, Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anselmo Scalzo.
9.09
Said Van Den Herik decides to run forward with the ball. Said Van Den Herik knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anselmo Scalzo.
12.18
0-0Wilco Gentile flicks the ball to his team mate, Romarin Oulmers. Romarin Oulmers shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
14.54
Dirk Huistra passes the ball forward to Amara Ecker. Amara Ecker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchell de Wit. Mitchell de Wit shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.19
Wilco Gentile knocks the ball to his team mate, Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anselmo Scalzo.
21.30
Kofi Mariana knocks the ball forward to Dirk Kantelberg. Dirk Kantelberg makes a probing pass to Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner lofts in a cross ball towards Raffaele Pirri. Raffaele Pirri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.47
Dirk Kantelberg makes a simple pass to Mitchell de Wit. Mitchell de Wit knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Kerkhof.
30.46
Amara Ecker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner lofts in a cross ball towards Raffaele Pirri. Raffaele Pirri directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.56
Wilco Gentile makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romarin Oulmers. Romarin Oulmers tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.03
Rui Kerkhof knocks the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Babangida. Jan Vennegoor Babangida kicks a strong pass forward to Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anselmo Scalzo.
44.58
Wilco Gentile knocks the ball to his team mate, Romarin Oulmers. Romarin Oulmers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anselmo Scalzo.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Veendam kicking off!
47.35
Anselmo Scalzo makes a simple pass to Amara Ecker. Amara Ecker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raffaele Pirri. Raffaele Pirri shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.55
0-0Dirk Kantelberg makes a simple pass to Raffaele Pirri. Raffaele Pirri passes the ball forward to Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Niels Human is on top of it.
49.44
Ajax Amsterdam are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
53.38
Sander Averdijk makes a probing pass to Bruno Fonseca. Bruno Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mitchell de Wit. Mitchell de Wit controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.53
Wilco Gentile deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bert Van Ankeren who gathers it comfortably.
63.40
Amara Ecker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Pirri. Raffaele Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niels Human who gathers it comfortably.
67.41
Sander Averdijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Fonseca. Bruno Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchell de Wit. Mitchell de Wit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.01
1-0Sander Averdijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Kantelberg. Dirk Kantelberg kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchell de Wit. Mitchell de Wit knocks in a cross ball towards Raffaele Pirri. Raffaele Pirri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.22
Wilco Gentile chips the ball to his team mate, Romarin Oulmers. Romarin Oulmers shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
77.35
Bruno Fonseca sees a break and surges forward. Bruno Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niels Human who gathers it comfortably.
83.47
1-0Dirk Kantelberg hacks Sieme Kluivert from behind! The referee calls over Dirk Kantelberg and shows him a yellow card! Sieme Kluivert hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.02
Dirk Kantelberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Pirri. Raffaele Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchell de Wit. Mitchell de Wit connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Wilco Gentile knocks the ball forward to Romarin Oulmers. Romarin Oulmers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anselmo Scalzo.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
29.8%
48.8%
21.4%
Scorers