Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 16,169 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Tim Jaliens.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Tim Jaliens.
0.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem get the match underway!
4.47
Marcel van der Wal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
8.08
Cliff Volmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.10
Marcel van der Wal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz edges inside the box! Mohammed Cruz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Ramon Inia is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.13
Mirko Artico makes a beautiful solo run. Mirko Artico makes a great pass forward. Joris Brouwers runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
16.37
Mirko Artico flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Van Dieren. Jan-Willem Van Dieren rushes past Maurice Brouwer! Some silky footwork from Jan-Willem Van Dieren provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.17
Robert Heesakkers chips the ball to his team mate, Mirko Artico. Mirko Artico threads a neat ball through to Bram Wiekens. Bram Wiekens knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Van Dieren. Jan-Willem Van Dieren flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.00
Giovanni Mancini threads the ball through to Marcel van der Wal. Marcel van der Wal sees space and advances. Marcel van der Wal shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.41
Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Benedetto Falsini replacing Marco De Visser .
38.11
Giovanni Mancini flicks a high ball forward to Cliff Volmer who takes it down. Cliff Volmer flicks a high pass forward. Mohammed Cruz collects the pass. Mohammed Cruz plays a sublime one-two with David Castro and races in on goal... Mohammed Cruz shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.50
Wout Hermans takes it forward alone. Wout Hermans skips past Giovanni Mancini! Wout Hermans comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with Mario Van Gobbel replacing Billy Berendsen and Abubakari de Haan replacing Bram Wiekens.
45.00
The second half starts with Ajax Amsterdam kicking off!
49.36
Showing composure, Paul Chivu laces a weighted ball forward to Cliff Volmer. Cliff Volmer threads a neat ball through to Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma plays a quick one-two with Mohammed Cruz and rushes in on goal... Youssef Hansma cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Ramon Inia easily gets down and covers it.
57.13
Cliff Volmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
61.27
Alpay Bulent flicks a high ball forward to David Castro who takes it down. David Castro shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
63.49
Wout Hermans passes the ball forward to Abubakari de Haan. Abubakari de Haan plays a one-two with Jan-Willem Van Dieren and rushes in on goal... Abubakari de Haan takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.33
Wout Hermans makes a probing pass to Abubakari de Haan. Abubakari de Haan lofts in a cross ball towards Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
66.40
Cliff Volmer flicks a high pass forward. David Castro controls it well on his chest. David Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.54
Mario Van Gobbel clumsily knocks into David Castro. The referee warns Mario Van Gobbel to calm down! David Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.18
Mario Van Gobbel barges into Youssef Hansma. Mario Van Gobbel is shown the yellow card! Youssef Hansma grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.28
Wout Hermans knocks the ball forward to Stefan Engelaar. Stefan Engelaar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
73.38
Cliff Volmer hits a low pass to David Castro. David Castro shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.32
Alpay Bulent runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alpay Bulent knocks the ball forward, putting Youssef Hansma through on goal. Youssef Hansma rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.36
Wout Hermans flicks a high pass forward to Joris Brouwers who brings the ball under control. Joris Brouwers whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Engelaar. Stefan Engelaar connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.57
Cliff Volmer clumsily knocks into Mirko Artico. The referee brings Cliff Volmer to one side and gives him a warning! Mirko Artico hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.03
Wout Hermans catches Cliff Volmer on the ankles. The referee warns Wout Hermans to calm down! Cliff Volmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.31
Mario Van Gobbel flicks the ball to his team mate, Mirko Artico. Mirko Artico hits a low pass to Abubakari de Haan. Abubakari de Haan knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Joris Brouwers is offside!
89.19
Paul Chivu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alpay Bulent. Alpay Bulent flicks a high pass forward. Mohammed Cruz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mohammed Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards David Castro. David Castro powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
23.3%
47.9%
28.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jan-Willem Van Dieren of Vitesse Arnhem |
Match Ratings
1. | Gerard Lurling (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Maurice Brouwer (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Giovanni Mancini (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Paul Chivu (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Andy Hall (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Marcel van der Wal (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Alpay Bulent (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Cliff Volmer (MID) | 7 | |
9. | David Castro (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | Mohammed Cruz (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Youssef Hansma (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Purrel Darwinkel (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Donny Van Dieren (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Jordy Lobont (MID) | 0 |
1. | Ramon Inia (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Billy Berendsen (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Marco De Visser (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Robert Heesakkers (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Ed Gullit (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Wout Hermans (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Mirko Artico (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Jan-Willem Van Dieren (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
9. | Joris Brouwers (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Stefan Engelaar (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Bram Wiekens (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Mario Van Gobbel (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
13. | Benedetto Falsini (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Abubakari de Haan (GK) | 6 |