Match Report


Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam     SBV ExcelsiorSBV Excelsior
James ClaytonJames Clayton Computer Player Computer Player
Saul LozanoS. Lozano66
G
1
G
69Alberto LeeA. Lee
Laurent SikoraL. Sikora71
D
2captain
D
70Guillermo SmitsG. Smits
Jose CarrascoJ. Carrasco67
D
3
D
69Ronnie CasR. Cas
Mohammed CapronM. Capron68
D
4
D
69Titus HarleyT. Harley
Ricardo MolownyR. Molowny66
D
5
M
70Anthony BeagrieA. Beagrie
Jonathan SturbaJ. Sturba70
M
captain6
M
65Andres MorenoA. Moreno
Graham KasperG. Kasper75
M
7
M
48Alfonso PorroA. Porro
Jose MonteroJ. Montero75
M
8
M
35Eoin MatthewsE. Matthews
Davy NieuwenhuijzenD. Nieuwenhuijzen71
A
9
A
73Roberto LimaR. Lima
Kurt Van Der SchaafK. Van Der Schaaf72
A
10
A
71Giovanni ten BrinkG. ten Brink
Luuk KoningL. Koning65
A
11
A
68Adrian TerryA. Terry
 
Nelson Van GobbelN. Van Gobbel63
D
12
D
68Leon EbbingeL. Ebbinge
Pablo RubioP. Rubio75
M
13
D
68Dominique SchulpD. Schulp
Rui WesterveldR. Westerveld64
A
14
D
67Jamal FrankenJ. Franken

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to SBV Excelsior. 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 SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hennie Van Der Vaart.


0.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off the first half!
2.38
Jose Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Kasper. Graham Kasper threads the ball through to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Alberto Lee.
3.47
Jonathan Sturba takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Guillermo Smits steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
10.02
Jonathan Sturba makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Sturba cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Jonathan Sturba provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
14.33
Jonathan Sturba hacks Alfonso Porro from behind! The referee calls over Jonathan Sturba and shows him a yellow card! Alfonso Porro runs off the knock.
20.09
Titus Harley hacks Davy Nieuwenhuijzen from behind! Titus Harley is given a warning by the referee! Davy Nieuwenhuijzen runs off the knock.
26.18
Jose Montero knocks the ball forward to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball towards Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alberto Lee gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
28.17
Roberto Lima comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Molowny. Roberto Lima is warned by the referee! Ricardo Molowny gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.16
Mohammed Capron makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Sturba. Jonathan Sturba flicks a high pass forward. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Smits.
39.43
Ajax Amsterdam are in full control of this game.
42.57
Andres Moreno catches Jose Montero on the ankles. The referee warns Andres Moreno to calm down! Jose Montero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Ronnie Cas flicks a high ball forward to Alfonso Porro who takes it down. Alfonso Porro decides to run forward with the ball. Alfonso Porro whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half. The SBV Excelsior players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
SBV Excelsior kick off and get the second half underway!
47.07
With vision, Anthony Beagrie picks a pass forward to Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Saul Lozano smothers it!
49.31
Jose Montero threads a neat ball through to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Davy Nieuwenhuijzen provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Titus Harley steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
51.33
Jonathan Sturba threads a neat ball through to Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
54.15
Jose Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Kasper. Graham Kasper kicks a strong pass forward to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
55.40
Alfonso Porro sees Adrian Terry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Terry plays a quick one-two with Giovanni ten Brink and rushes in on goal... Adrian Terry rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.32
Alfonso Porro threads the ball through to Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.54
SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Jamal Franken replacing Adrian Terry .
63.36
Luuk Koning comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Cas. Luuk Koning is shown the yellow card! Ronnie Cas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.08
Ronnie Cas threads the ball through to Anthony Beagrie. Anthony Beagrie flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni ten Brink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giovanni ten Brink lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
67.55
Graham Kasper threads a neat ball through to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf whips the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Alberto Lee!
71.19
Ricardo Molowny makes a probing pass to Graham Kasper. Graham Kasper flicks a high pass forward to Luuk Koning who brings the ball under control. Luuk Koning kicks a strong pass forward to Kurt Van Der Schaaf but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.50
Anthony Beagrie threads the ball through to Jamal Franken. Jamal Franken shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.05
SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Dominique Schulp replacing Andres Moreno .
83.47
Dominique Schulp flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Lima collects the pass. Roberto Lima whips in a cross ball towards Jamal Franken. Jamal Franken flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Ajax Amsterdam

SBV Excelsior
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
22.6%
46.8%
30.6%

Scorers
Giovanni ten Brink 45
Adrian Terry 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giovanni ten Brink of SBV Excelsior

Match Ratings
1.Saul Lozano (GK)
6
2.Laurent Sikora (DEF)
6
3.Jose Carrasco (DEF)
6
4.Mohammed Capron (DEF)
6
5.Ricardo Molowny (DEF)
6
6.Jonathan Sturba (MID)yellow card
7
7.Graham Kasper (MID)
6
8.Jose Montero (MID)
6
9.Davy Nieuwenhuijzen (ATT)
7
10.Kurt Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
6
11.Luuk Koning (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Nelson Van Gobbel (DEF)
0
13.Pablo Rubio (MID)
0
14.Rui Westerveld (ATT)
0

1.Alberto Lee (GK)
8
2.Guillermo Smits (DEF)
6
3.Ronnie Cas (DEF)
6
4.Titus Harley (DEF)
6
5.Anthony Beagrie (MID)
6
6.Andres Moreno (MID)
6
7.Alfonso Porro (MID)
8
8.Eoin Matthews (MID)
6
9.Roberto Lima (ATT)
6
10.Giovanni ten Brink (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Adrian Terry (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Leon Ebbinge (DEF)
0
13.Dominique Schulp (DEF)
6
14.Jamal Franken (DEF)
6