Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at TATA Steel Stadion where Telstar Velsen play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 17,593 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Telstar Velsen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dirk Bisseling.


0.00
The whistle blows and Telstar Velsen get the match underway!
4.00
Marcel van der Wal knocks the ball forward to David Castro. David Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.37
Cliff Volmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards David Castro. David Castro directs the ball goalwards with his head but Andy Leiwakabessy is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
10.54
Melchior de Koning knocks the ball forward to Paul Pamarot. Paul Pamarot shoots from outside the area but Gerard Lurling is on top of it.
12.51
Cliff Volmer brings the ball forward. Cliff Volmer cuts inside the box! Cliff Volmer shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
14.26
Jan-Willem Klompe flicks a high pass forward. Miel Van Putten controls it well on his chest. Miel Van Putten plays a sublime one-two with Ernest Matthijs and races in on goal... Some good footwork from Miel Van Putten provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.05
Massimo Sottil surges forward with the ball. Massimo Sottil kicks a strong pass forward to Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.24
Urvin Van De Looi sees space and advances. Urvin Van De Looi tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.56
Marcel van der Wal brings the ball forward. Marcel van der Wal puts a great ball through. Youssef Hansma runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.04
Giovanni Mancini threads a neat ball through to Cliff Volmer. Cliff Volmer flicks a high pass forward. David Castro collects the pass. David Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rick Human who gathers it comfortably.
28.31
Youssef Hansma clumsily knocks into Ignacio Timmer. The referee calls over Youssef Hansma and warns him to calm down! Ignacio Timmer runs off the knock.
32.17
Giovanni Mancini knocks the ball forward to Marcel van der Wal. Marcel van der Wal kicks a strong pass forward to David Castro. David Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.35
Paul Chivu sees space and advances. Paul Chivu flicks a high ball forward to David Castro who takes it down. David Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rick Human who gathers it comfortably.
38.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Giovanni Mancini plays the ball forward to Alpay Bulent. Alpay Bulent makes a beautiful solo run. Alpay Bulent plays a quick one-two with David Castro and rushes in on goal... Alpay Bulent tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
39.06
Cliff Volmer chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
40.12
Jan-Willem Klompe clumsily knocks into Alpay Bulent. Jan-Willem Klompe is warned by the referee! Alpay Bulent runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Telstar Velsen appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
51.07
With a delightful solo run, Urvin Van De Looi stretches the opposition's defence. Urvin Van De Looi shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.39
Urvin Van De Looi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernest Matthijs. Ernest Matthijs shoots from 25 yards but somehow Gerard Lurling manages to keep it out.
54.25
Massimo Sottil runs forward with the ball. Massimo Sottil sees David Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Castro runs straight at the defence! David Castro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.02
With a delightful solo run, Jan-Willem Klompe stretches the opposition's defence. Jan-Willem Klompe lofts in a cross ball towards Ernest Matthijs. Ernest Matthijs connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
66.45
Alpay Bulent receives the ball from a throw-in from Cliff Volmer. Alpay Bulent flicks a high pass forward. David Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Castro shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Rick Human manages to gather it effortlessly.
71.05
Reinier Wiekens chips the ball to his team mate, Melchior de Koning. Melchior de Koning changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Melchior de Koning finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gerard Lurling!
75.09
Reinier Wiekens makes a probing pass to Jan-Willem Klompe. Jan-Willem Klompe chips the ball to his team mate, Miel Van Putten. Miel Van Putten threads a neat ball through to Ernest Matthijs. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ernest Matthijs provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Gerard Lurling had no chance!! Goal for Telstar Velsen!
79.38
Paul Chivu kicks a strong pass forward to Alpay Bulent. Alpay Bulent makes a simple pass to David Castro. David Castro plays a one-two with Mohammed Cruz and advances towards the goal... David Castro comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.9%
65.1%
Play Area
30.2%
41.9%
27.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cliff Volmer of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings