Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off!
4.08
Charles-Edward Lecour passes the ball forward to Andy McCoist. Andy McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Köller. Sven Köller heads the ball goalwards. Sven Köller scores for Ajax Amsterdam!!
9.25
Jeffrey Mendes catches Regillio Averdijk on the ankles. Jeffrey Mendes is given a warning by the referee! Regillio Averdijk grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.28
Charles-Edward Lecour chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Köller. Sven Köller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Davy Keller.
14.01
Charles-Edward Lecour knocks the ball forward to Andy McCoist. Andy McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Köller. Sven Köller powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
15.33
Nikos Waterreus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
16.18
Patrice Paviot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niels Ebbinge. Niels Ebbinge passes the ball forward to Stuart Gemmell. Stuart Gemmell tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Enrico Fernandes!
20.45
Julian Dohr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regillio Averdijk. Regillio Averdijk makes a simple pass to Andy McCoist. Andy McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.48
Niels Ebbinge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Gemmell. Stuart Gemmell plays a perfect one-two with Atam Drent and rushes in on goal... Stuart Gemmell tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Enrico Fernandes.
27.35
Stefan Neuhaus flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy McCoist. Andy McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Köller. Sven Köller shoots from just inside the box. Jose Javier Hidalgo easily smothers it.
30.12
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.31
Patrice Paviot comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Neuhaus. Patrice Paviot is shown the yellow card! Stefan Neuhaus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.57
Egbert Maas flicks the ball to his team mate, Raimond Hoogendorp. Raimond Hoogendorp chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Hoogstrate. Carlos Hoogstrate shoots from long range but somehow Enrico Fernandes manages to keep it out.
44.14
Davy Keller chips the ball to his team mate, Raimond Hoogendorp. Raimond Hoogendorp makes a probing pass to Stuart Gemmell. Stuart Gemmell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Patrice Paviot knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Mendes. Jeffrey Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Atam Drent. Atam Drent plays a perfect one-two with Stuart Gemmell and rushes in on goal... Atam Drent takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the second half!
49.34
Charles-Edward Lecour kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Köller. Sven Köller lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.32
Egbert Maas kicks a strong pass forward to Raimond Hoogendorp. Raimond Hoogendorp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Gemmell. Stuart Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Atam Drent. Atam Drent makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.38
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
59.48
Charles-Edward Lecour controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.11
Nikos Waterreus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy McCoist. Andy McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.23
Nikos Waterreus decides to run forward with the ball. Nikos Waterreus threads the ball through to Andy McCoist but he's offside!
65.36
Charles-Edward Lecour controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Köller. Sven Köller whips in a cross ball towards Andy McCoist. Andy McCoist directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
69.47
Egbert Maas sees space and advances. Egbert Maas surges forward with the ball. Egbert Maas shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Enrico Fernandes.
72.16
Julian Dohr catches Atam Drent on the ankles. The referee calls over Julian Dohr and shows him a yellow card! Atam Drent carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.28
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
84.05
Egbert Maas makes a beautiful solo run. Egbert Maas makes a probing pass to Carlos Hoogstrate. Carlos Hoogstrate tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.01
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
87.13
Niels Ebbinge flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Gemmell. Stuart Gemmell goes all the way! Stuart Gemmell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Enrico Fernandes manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Sven Köller of Ajax Amsterdam
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
20.5%
50%
29.5%

Scorers