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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to FC Dordrecht. A crowd of 19,801 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Ajax Amsterdam kick off and get the match underway!
2.46
0-0Thomas Valenza makes a probing pass to Alje Pasanen. Alje Pasanen lofts in a cross ball towards Roel Human. Roel Human flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.11
Dirk Van Der Ree decides to run forward with the ball. Dirk Van Der Ree lofts in a cross ball towards Alje Pasanen. Alje Pasanen directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.55
Dirk Van Der Ree makes a probing pass to Roel Human. Roel Human shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.10
0-0Ajax Amsterdam are easily keeping FC Dordrecht at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
12.32
0-0Nikos Waterreus threads the ball through to Filipe Rego. Filipe Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Humphrey Bosschaart.
18.21
0-0Nikos Waterreus sees space and advances. Nikos Waterreus knocks the ball forward to Andy McCoist but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.25
Stefan Neuhaus kicks a strong pass forward to Andy McCoist. Andy McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Olaf Zafarin who gathers it comfortably.
22.45
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.26
Ajax Amsterdam are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
33.29
Gunnar Iversen threads the ball through to Stefan Neuhaus. Stefan Neuhaus chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Rego. Filipe Rego shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
34.16
Stefan Neuhaus flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques passes the ball forward but Andy McCoist is offside!
36.44
1-0Nikos Waterreus sees space and advances. Nikos Waterreus plays a perfect one-two with Filipe Rego and rushes in on goal... Nikos Waterreus rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.13
Nikos Waterreus threads the ball through to Andy McCoist. Andy McCoist shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.05
Stefan Neuhaus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Rego. Filipe Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by ƒtienne Van Gastel.
44.45
Nikos Waterreus passes the ball forward to Filipe Rego. Filipe Rego whips in a cross ball towards Andy McCoist. Andy McCoist flicks the ball with his head. Olaf Zafarin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Dordrecht start the second half!
48.48
Stefan Neuhaus makes a probing pass to Filipe Rego. Filipe Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.12
2-0Robin Bosvelt chips the ball to his team mate, Alje Pasanen. Alje Pasanen knocks the ball to his team mate, Roel Human. Roel Human tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Enrico Fernandes easily smothers it!
51.37
Regillio Averdijk makes a probing pass to Filipe Rego. Filipe Rego tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.13
2-0Filipe Rego catches Humphrey Bosschaart on the ankles. Filipe Rego is warned by the referee! Humphrey Bosschaart stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.01
Stefan Neuhaus chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Rego. Filipe Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques heads the ball goalwards. Olaf Zafarin easily smothers it.
60.28
Stefan Neuhaus passes the ball forward to Andy McCoist. Andy McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.52
Ahmed Van De Hor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roel Human. Roel Human knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.12
Clifford Gilstrap knocks the ball forward to Stefan Neuhaus. Stefan Neuhaus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Rego. Filipe Rego knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by ƒtienne Van Gastel.
66.29
Gunnar Iversen makes a probing pass to Stefan Neuhaus. Stefan Neuhaus chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Olaf Zafarin who gathers it comfortably.
71.36
Charles-Edward Lecour kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Rego. Filipe Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques powers a header at goal. Olaf Zafarin manages to gather it comfortably.
73.01
Regillio Averdijk makes a probing pass to Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Rego. Filipe Rego flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.10
2-0Dirk Van Der Ree comes in with a late challenge on Nikos Waterreus. The referee calls over Dirk Van Der Ree and shows him a yellow card! Nikos Waterreus grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.44
Stefan Neuhaus sees a break and surges forward. Stefan Neuhaus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mick Drake.
84.52
Julian Dohr kicks a strong pass forward to Regillio Averdijk. Regillio Averdijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Rego. Filipe Rego goes all the way! Filipe Rego rockets a shot on goal. Olaf Zafarin easily smothers it.
85.25
Gunnar Iversen brings the ball forward. Gunnar Iversen knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Humphrey Bosschaart.
89.28
Gunnar Iversen decides to run forward with the ball. Gunnar Iversen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Olaf Zafarin is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.1%
34.9%
Play Area
18.6%
46.5%
34.9%
Scorers