Match Report


Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam     FC GroningenFC Groningen
James ClaytonJames Clayton Computer Player Computer Player
Saul LozanoS. Lozano66
G
1
G
71Gary YoungG. Young
Ed VerlindenE. Verlinden62
D
2
D
71Nikos OlfersN. Olfers
Humphrey PothuizenH. Pothuizen63
D
3captain
D
68Benjamin ArnaudB. Arnaud
Jose CarrascoJ. Carrasco67
D
4
D
67David OliveiraD. Oliveira
Alexandre SilvaA. Silva71
D
5
D
65Rui Den TurkR. Den Turk
Andre FerreiraA. Ferreira68
M
captain6
M
70Jordi CaluwéJ. Caluwé
Pablo RubioP. Rubio75
M
7
M
67Luuk de VriesL. de Vries
Jose MonteroJ. Montero75
M
8
A
69Steven BanksS. Banks
Davy NieuwenhuijzenD. Nieuwenhuijzen71
A
9
A
65Ramon TalanR. Talan
Kurt Van Der SchaafK. Van Der Schaaf72
A
10
A
63Harald TobiassenH. Tobiassen
Luuk Van WonderenL. Van Wonderen64
A
11
A
55Steve BestS. Best
 
Nelson Van GobbelN. Van Gobbel63
D
12
M
66Antonio VegaA. Vega
Bram HermansB. Hermans66
A
13
G
63Jordi FrankenJ. Franken
Rui WesterveldR. Westerveld64
A
14
G
63Andy De VetA. De Vet

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to FC Groningen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Akerboom.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Groningen kicking off!
2.52
Luuk de Vries makes an attacking run forward. Luuk de Vries rushes past Ed Verlinden! Humphrey Pothuizen catches Luuk de Vries on the ankles. Luuk de Vries appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
4.12
Luuk de Vries flicks the ball to his team mate, Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen skips past Humphrey Pothuizen! Some silky footwork from Harald Tobiassen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Saul Lozano manages to keep it out.
12.53
Jose Carrasco flicks a high ball forward to Andre Ferreira who takes it down. Andre Ferreira passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Luuk Van Wonderen. Luuk Van Wonderen rushes past Benjamin Arnaud! Luuk Van Wonderen rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.22
Luuk de Vries chips the ball to his team mate, Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Saul Lozano manages to gather it.
21.35
Jose Montero comes in with a late challenge on Jordi Caluwé. The referee calls over Jose Montero and shows him a yellow card! Jordi Caluwé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.42
Ed Verlinden pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ed Verlinden passes the ball forward to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf whips in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.18
Pablo Rubio chips the ball to his team mate, Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf skips past David Oliveira! Kurt Van Der Schaaf comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
32.46
Ed Verlinden kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Montero. Jose Montero threads a neat ball through to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf lofts in a cross ball towards Luuk Van Wonderen. Luuk Van Wonderen beats his man to it with a header. Gary Young manages to gather it comfortably.
33.12
Benjamin Arnaud passes the ball forward to Luuk de Vries. Luuk de Vries flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Best. Steve Best knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Carrasco.
36.26
Benjamin Arnaud makes a probing pass to Jordi Caluwé. Jordi Caluwé flicks a high pass forward. Steve Best collects the pass. Steve Best knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Saul Lozano who gathers it comfortably.
39.14
Luuk de Vries clumsily knocks into Pablo Rubio. The referee warns Luuk de Vries to calm down! Pablo Rubio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.55
Nikos Olfers boots it upfield. Steven Banks lofts in a cross ball towards Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
42.30
Jose Montero knocks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Van Wonderen. Luuk Van Wonderen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benjamin Arnaud.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Groningen players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Ajax Amsterdam kicking off!
51.13
Jordi Caluwé barges into Jose Montero. Jordi Caluwé is shown the yellow card! Jose Montero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.38
Ed Verlinden chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Ferreira. Andre Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Luuk Van Wonderen. Luuk Van Wonderen knocks in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Gary Young is on top of his game. Well saved!
60.57
FC Groningen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.05
Pablo Rubio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luuk Van Wonderen. Luuk Van Wonderen whips in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.39
Andre Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luuk Van Wonderen. Luuk Van Wonderen shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
66.00
Luuk de Vries comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Rubio. Luuk de Vries is shown the yellow card! Pablo Rubio runs off the knock.
71.55
Jose Montero makes a run forward as Andre Ferreira takes the throw-in. Jose Montero skillfully chests the ball down. Jose Montero takes it forward alone. Jose Montero whips in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gary Young with no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
77.05
Pablo Rubio threads a neat ball through to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf whips in a cross ball towards Luuk Van Wonderen. Luuk Van Wonderen connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.33
Jordi Caluwé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Best. Steve Best knocks in a cross ball towards Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Ajax Amsterdam

FC Groningen
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
25%
51.5%
23.5%

Scorers
Luuk Van Wonderen 13, 77
Davy Nieuwenhuijzen 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luuk Van Wonderen of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings
1.Saul Lozano (GK)
6
2.Ed Verlinden (DEF)
6
3.Humphrey Pothuizen (DEF)
6
4.Jose Carrasco (DEF)
6
5.Alexandre Silva (DEF)
6
6.Andre Ferreira (MID)
7
7.Pablo Rubio (MID)
6
8.Jose Montero (MID)yellow card
7
9.Davy Nieuwenhuijzen (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Kurt Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
7
11.Luuk Van Wonderen (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Nelson Van Gobbel (DEF)
0
13.Bram Hermans (ATT)
0
14.Rui Westerveld (ATT)
0

1.Gary Young (GK)
6
2.Nikos Olfers (DEF)
6
3.Benjamin Arnaud (DEF)
6
4.David Oliveira (DEF)
6
5.Rui Den Turk (DEF)
6
6.Jordi Caluwé (MID)yellow card
5
7.Luuk de Vries (MID)yellow card
7
8.Steven Banks (ATT)
6
9.Ramon Talan (ATT)
6
10.Harald Tobiassen (ATT)
6
11.Steve Best (ATT)
6
 
12.Antonio Vega (MID)
0
13.Jordi Franken (GK)
0
14.Andy De Vet (GK)
0