Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to FC Volendam. A crowd of 20,273 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and FC Volendam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Bergdolmo.


0.00
FC Volendam start the match!
2.07
Giovanni Mancini comes in with a late challenge on Ljubisa Carbone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ljubisa Carbone grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.15
With vision, Victor Lozano picks a pass forward to Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.17
Alpay Bulent chips the ball to his team mate, David Castro. David Castro whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Neil Sullivan. Excellent block.
6.01
Marcel van der Wal catches Victor Lozano on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcel van der Wal and shows him a yellow card! Victor Lozano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.22
Cliff Volmer threads a neat ball through to David Castro. David Castro runs straight at the defence! David Castro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.07
Victor Lozano knocks the ball forward to Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone runs straight at the defence! Ljubisa Carbone muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
16.22
Stuart Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Gianpaolo Malafronte who takes it down. Gianpaolo Malafronte whips in a cross ball towards Sieme Dos Santos. With a superhuman jump, Sieme Dos Santos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.38
Victor Lozano flicks the ball to his team mate, Sieme Dos Santos. Sieme Dos Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.19
Dami‘n Houtman sees Victor Lozano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Lozano flicks a high ball forward to Sieme Dos Santos who takes it down. Sieme Dos Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerard Lurling who gathers it comfortably.
32.20
Giovanni Mancini plays the ball forward to Alpay Bulent. Alpay Bulent flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz plays a sublime one-two with David Castro and races in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mohammed Cruz provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Riccardo Lambertini had no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
38.57
Alpay Bulent threads a neat ball through to Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivar Van Der Schaaf.
40.11
Alpay Bulent passes the ball forward to Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. FC Volendam have changed their lineup with Victor Soler replacing Ivar Van Der Schaaf. The FC Volendam players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
49.11
Marcel van der Wal decides to run forward with the ball. Marcel van der Wal knocks in a cross ball towards David Castro. David Castro makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
53.16
Stuart Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Sieme Dos Santos. Sieme Dos Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.15
Alpay Bulent takes it forward alone. Alpay Bulent passes the ball forward to David Castro. David Castro rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.02
FC Volendam have made a substitution with Nicholas Diasalmeida replacing Sieme Dos Santos and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
65.20
Alje Van Nieuwstadt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.20
Neil Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith threads the ball through to Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte lofts in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.07
Mohammed Cruz hacks Victor Soler from behind! The referee brings Mohammed Cruz to one side and gives him a warning! Victor Soler runs off the knock.
77.21
FC Volendam have made a substitution with Ian Inia replacing Ljubisa Carbone .
78.26
Alpay Bulent hits a low pass to David Castro. David Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
79.21
With vision, Alpay Bulent laces a through ball forward to David Castro. David Castro cuts inside the box! David Castro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.48
Maurice Brouwer chips the ball to his team mate, Cliff Volmer. Cliff Volmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz plays a quick one-two with David Castro and rushes in on goal... Mohammed Cruz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
84.10
Marcel van der Wal flicks a high pass forward to Mohammed Cruz who brings the ball under control. Mohammed Cruz cuts inside the box! Mohammed Cruz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
85.33
Stuart Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Gianpaolo Malafronte controls it well on his chest. Gianpaolo Malafronte knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Lozano. Victor Lozano makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
26.4%
44.4%
29.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Castro of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings