Match Report


Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam     FC UtrechtFC Utrecht
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gerard LurlingG. Lurling71
G
captain1
G
66Gianfranco BrianoG. Briano
Maurice BrouwerM. Brouwer72
D
2
D
74Dries JaliensD. Jaliens
Giovanni ManciniG. Mancini71
D
3
D
71Nelson HupkesN. Hupkes
Massimo SottilM. Sottil65
D
4
D
67Remco Van Der WoerdtR. Van Der Woerdt
Paul ChivuP. Chivu64
D
5
D
56Frederico MartinsF. Martins
Marcel van der WalM. van der Wal71
M
6
M
78Donato BurianiD. Buriani
Alpay BulentA. Bulent69
M
7
M
67Anton AhrensA. Ahrens
Cliff VolmerC. Volmer69
M
8
A
71Rodney MarianaR. Mariana
David CastroD. Castro67
A
9
A
68Ezio CalifanoE. Califano
Mohammed CruzM. Cruz65
A
10captain
A
61Lennart VöllerL. Völler
Youssef HansmaY. Hansma58
A
11
A
57Jochem GronkjaerJ. Gronkjaer
 
Purrel DarwinkelP. Darwinkel65
M
12
G
64Teddy CharlesT. Charles
Donny Van DierenD. Van Dieren57
G
13
G
60Luis JesusL. Jesus
Jordy LobontJ. Lobont56
M
14
M
56Fred Van Der LaanF. Van Der Laan

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 16,419 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Eric Van Hintum.


0.00
FC Utrecht kick off and get the match underway!
2.46
Remco Van Der Woerdt threads a neat ball through to Donato Buriani. Donato Buriani threads a neat ball through to Lennart Völler. Lennart Völler passes the ball forward but Rodney Mariana is offside!
3.22
Dries Jaliens threads a neat ball through to Donato Buriani. Donato Buriani plays the ball forward to Jochem Gronkjaer. Jochem Gronkjaer lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Völler. With a superhuman jump, Lennart Völler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Paul Chivu!
4.03
Nelson Hupkes threads the ball through to Anton Ahrens. Anton Ahrens threads a neat ball through to Lennart Völler. Lennart Völler knocks in a cross ball towards Ezio Califano. Ezio Califano finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
6.29
Anton Ahrens kicks a strong pass forward to Jochem Gronkjaer. Jochem Gronkjaer knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rodney Mariana is offside!
8.20
Marcel van der Wal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.02
Donato Buriani changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Donato Buriani lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney Mariana. Rodney Mariana directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
14.41
Giovanni Mancini darts forward. Giovanni Mancini flicks a high ball forward to Youssef Hansma who takes it down. Youssef Hansma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianfranco Briano who gathers it comfortably.
15.00
Nelson Hupkes comes in with a late challenge on David Castro. Nelson Hupkes is given a warning by the referee! David Castro runs off the knock.
20.35
With some swift thinking, Giovanni Mancini plays the ball forward to Marcel van der Wal. Marcel van der Wal kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
21.56
Anton Ahrens barges into Marcel van der Wal. Anton Ahrens is given a warning by the referee! Marcel van der Wal runs off the knock.
24.53
Cliff Volmer hits a low pass to David Castro. David Castro makes a defence splitting pass to Youssef Hansma. Some good footwork from Youssef Hansma provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.24
Cliff Volmer makes a simple pass to Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.35
Anton Ahrens makes a beautiful solo run. Anton Ahrens cuts inside the box! Anton Ahrens shoots from just inside the box but Gerard Lurling is on top of it.
38.39
Nelson Hupkes hits a low pass to Donato Buriani. Donato Buriani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ezio Califano. Ezio Califano makes a simple pass, allowing Lennart Völler to run into the box. Lennart Völler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gerard Lurling manages to gather it effortlessly.
42.06
Dries Jaliens powers a long ball forward. Ezio Califano lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Völler. Lennart Völler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Gerard Lurling is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. FC Utrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Ajax Amsterdam kicking off!
51.55
Giovanni Mancini knocks the ball forward to Marcel van der Wal. Marcel van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. Mohammed Cruz controls it well on his chest. Mohammed Cruz skips past Remco Van Der Woerdt! Mohammed Cruz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
54.22
Marcel van der Wal kicks a strong pass forward to Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma shoots from outside the area. Gianfranco Briano easily gets down and covers it.
63.08
Alpay Bulent makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mohammed Cruz!
66.34
Nelson Hupkes kicks a strong pass forward to Donato Buriani. Donato Buriani sees space and advances. Donato Buriani shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
81.21
Maurice Brouwer makes a simple pass to Marcel van der Wal. Seeing a gap ahead, Marcel van der Wal plays the ball forward to Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma lofts in a cross ball towards David Castro. David Castro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. David Castro scores for Ajax Amsterdam!!
84.12
Cliff Volmer kicks a strong pass forward to David Castro. David Castro tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.34
Paul Chivu runs forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Paul Chivu stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Chivu shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
87.10
Anton Ahrens decides to run forward with the ball. Anton Ahrens passes the ball forward but Jochem Gronkjaer is offside!
90.00
Donato Buriani flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodney Mariana. Rodney Mariana knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Lennart Völler is offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Ajax Amsterdam

FC Utrecht
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
25%
40.5%
34.5%

Scorers
Youssef Hansma 25
Mohammed Cruz 52, 63
David Castro 81
Rodney Mariana 10
Lennart Völler 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mohammed Cruz of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings