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 ADO Den Haag. A crowd of 17,544 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with ADO Den Haag kicking off!
6.14
0-0Dirk Kantelberg decides to run forward with the ball. Dirk Kantelberg shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.40
0-0Barry Condé decides to run forward with the ball. Barry Condé threads the ball through to Arco Boschker but he's offside!
15.30
0-0Barry Condé knocks the ball forward to Thomas De Cler. Thomas De Cler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kofi Mariana.
18.49
Dirk Kantelberg makes a simple pass to Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner shoots from long range but it flies wide!
20.41
Jan Vennegoor Grim sees a break and surges forward. Jan Vennegoor Grim shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
22.38
Anselmo Scalzo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Amara Ecker. Amara Ecker makes a probing pass to Raffaele Pirri. Raffaele Pirri knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.29
0-0Bruno Fonseca barges into Gavin Richards. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Richards runs off the knock.
26.09
Dirk Huistra knocks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Kantelberg. Dirk Kantelberg knocks the ball forward to Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Del Marsden who gathers it comfortably.
32.50
Anselmo Scalzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Amara Ecker. Amara Ecker makes a simple pass to Raffaele Pirri. Raffaele Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Ferry Tychon. Ferry Tychon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
47.47
0-0Barry Condé knocks the ball to his team mate, Arco Boschker. Arco Boschker goes all the way! Arco Boschker rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Bert Van Ankeren manages to gather it comfortably.
59.33
Jan Vennegoor Grim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arco Boschker. Arco Boschker lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas De Cler. Thomas De Cler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.10
Barry Condé sees space and advances. Barry Condé shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
63.02
Bruno Fonseca makes a simple pass to Raffaele Pirri. Raffaele Pirri knocks in a cross ball towards Ferry Tychon. Ferry Tychon directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Del Marsden manages to keep it out.
67.13
Rob Faber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Kühn. Dietmar Kühn knocks the ball to his team mate, Arco Boschker. Arco Boschker goes all the way! Arco Boschker makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.51
Jeremy Van De Looi makes a simple pass to Gavin Richards. Gavin Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas De Cler. Thomas De Cler finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Bert Van Ankeren.
73.13
Jan Averdijk knocks the ball forward to Gavin Richards. Gavin Richards knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas De Cler. Thomas De Cler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dirk Huistra.
77.54
Gavin Richards chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas De Cler. Thomas De Cler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.32
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
79.12
Kofi Mariana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Fonseca. Bruno Fonseca threads the ball through to Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.35
Jan Vennegoor Grim surges forward with the ball. Jan Vennegoor Grim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bert Van Ankeren who gathers it comfortably.
84.41
Kofi Mariana passes the ball forward to Bruno Fonseca. Bruno Fonseca makes a simple pass to Raffaele Pirri. Raffaele Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Ferry Tychon. Ferry Tychon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Del Marsden.
90.00
Bruno Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
33.3%
42.7%
24%