Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to ADO Den Haag. A crowd of 19,495 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Korsten.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Korsten.
0.00
0-0ADO Den Haag kick off and get the match underway!
3.50
0-0Youl Kelban knocks the ball to his team mate, Robin Van Der Gun. Robin Van Der Gun shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.25
Without breaking stride, Armin Schumacher plays the ball forward to Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Robin Van Der Gun. Robin Van Der Gun makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.27
0-0Jose Alvarez makes a simple pass to Youl Kelban. Seeing a gap ahead, Youl Kelban picks a pass forward to Frank Elzinga. Frank Elzinga lofts in a cross ball towards Robin Van Der Gun. Robin Van Der Gun knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Gerard Lurling!
12.33
0-0Pius Cruz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.57
Jose Alvarez flicks a high ball forward to Youl Kelban who takes it down. Youl Kelban flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Blanco who takes it down. Frederico Blanco shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Gerard Lurling!
15.27
Alpay Bulent threads a neat ball through to Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Alvarez.
16.27
Simon Schöll receives the ball from a throw-in from Alpay Bulent. Simon Schöll passes the ball forward to Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.49
0-0Robin Van Der Gun hacks Massimo Sottil from behind! Robin Van Der Gun is given a warning by the referee! Massimo Sottil hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.27
Pim Wiekens sees Frank Elzinga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frank Elzinga shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.54
Pierre Sonzogni threads a neat ball through to Youl Kelban. Youl Kelban kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.29
0-0Pim Wiekens hacks Tomas Lima from behind! The referee calls over Pim Wiekens and shows him a yellow card! Tomas Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.31
1-0Simon Schöll brings the ball forward. Simon Schöll makes a defence splitting pass to Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Orestis Kipouros has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Denny Babangida hacks Simon Schöll from behind! The referee brings Denny Babangida to one side and gives him a warning! Simon Schöll hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. ADO Den Haag also appear unchanged since the first half. The ADO Den Haag players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Ajax Amsterdam kicking off!
48.11
Pim Wiekens makes a simple pass to Robin Van Der Gun. Robin Van Der Gun finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.36
Tomas Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Neeskens. Andy Neeskens skips past Pierre Sonzogni! Andy Neeskens side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
57.40
Youssef Hansma comes in with a late challenge on Jose Alvarez. Youssef Hansma is warned by the referee! Jose Alvarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.28
Jose Alvarez flicks a high pass forward to Armin Schumacher who brings the ball under control. Armin Schumacher surges forward with the ball. Armin Schumacher knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Van Der Gun. Robin Van Der Gun connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.28
1-2ADO Den Haag have made 2 substitutions with Adam Mortensen replacing Armin Schumacher and Fabrizio Corrent replacing Denny Babangida .
63.21
Alpay Bulent decides to run forward with the ball. Alpay Bulent plays a one-two with Andy Neeskens and advances towards the goal... Alpay Bulent comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.49
Philipp Walter knocks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Bulent. Alpay Bulent kicks a strong pass forward to Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Alvarez.
79.48
Youl Kelban decides to run forward with the ball. Youl Kelban controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gerard Lurling gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
87.30
Alpay Bulent brings the ball forward. Alpay Bulent sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Orestis Kipouros!
89.36
Pierre Sonzogni sees Adam Mortensen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Mortensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank Elzinga. Frank Elzinga shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
2-2Pim Wiekens runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pim Wiekens makes a great pass forward. Robin Van Der Gun runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
22.7%
53.3%
24%
Scorers
| Youssef Hansma 39 Alpay Bulent 63 | Robin Van Der Gun 48, 59 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robin Van Der Gun of ADO Den Haag |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gerard Lurling (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Massimo Sottil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Philipp Walter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Hall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Chivu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tomas Lima (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Schöll (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alpay Bulent (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Pius Cruz (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andy Neeskens (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Youssef Hansma (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Donny Van Dieren (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcel van der Wal (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Castro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Orestis Kipouros (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Alvarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pierre Sonzogni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Armin Schumacher (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Youl Kelban (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Denny Babangida (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pim Wiekens (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Frederico Blanco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Robin Van Der Gun (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Frank Elzinga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adam Mortensen (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ole Cruyff (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fabrizio Corrent (MID) | 6 | |