Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 19,532 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and Helmond Sport are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and Helmond Sport are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Helmond Sport get the match underway!
2.50
0-0Martin Loertscher chips the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Sladakovic. Giorgio Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.16
0-0Rio Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Zukriegel. Robert Zukriegel shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.46
0-0Nahuel Valadez chips the ball to his team mate, Mile Sterjovski. Mile Sterjovski kicks a strong pass forward to Giorgio Sladakovic but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.19
0-0Fred Taks comes in with a late challenge on Henk Gentenaar. The referee calls over Fred Taks and warns him to calm down! Henk Gentenaar gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.04
Morris Murray makes a probing pass to Henk Gentenaar. Henk Gentenaar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Uyeda Miyazaki who gathers it comfortably.
14.33
Stefano Jongen threads the ball through to Bjšrn Timmer. Bjšrn Timmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.25
Fred Taks threads the ball through to Rio Bramble. Rio Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Zukriegel. Robert Zukriegel shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.03
0-0Rio Bramble sees space and advances. Rio Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Mile Sterjovski. Mile Sterjovski powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
36.40
Stefano Jongen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bjšrn Timmer. Bjšrn Timmer shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
38.48
0-0Martin Loertscher clumsily knocks into Stefano Jongen. Martin Loertscher is shown the yellow card! Stefano Jongen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.49
Joos Vrede makes a simple pass to Martin Loertscher. Martin Loertscher flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Zukriegel. Robert Zukriegel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Daan Nelisse easily smothers it!
42.37
Stefano Jongen decides to run forward with the ball. Stefano Jongen shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off the second half!
48.00
Rio Bramble knocks the ball to his team mate, Mile Sterjovski. Mile Sterjovski whips in a cross ball towards Giorgio Sladakovic. Giorgio Sladakovic is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Daan Nelisse is on top of it.
49.51
Albert Lozano sees a break and surges forward. Albert Lozano threads the ball through to Rob Oosterhof. Rob Oosterhof shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
51.45
Morris Murray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henk Gentenaar. Henk Gentenaar shoots from long range but Uyeda Miyazaki is on top of it.
57.01
Luuk Kortland chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Jongen. Stefano Jongen knocks the ball forward to Henk Gentenaar. Henk Gentenaar whips in a cross ball towards Rob Oosterhof. Rob Oosterhof powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.31
1-0Bernd Dohr controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giorgio Sladakovic. Giorgio Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Zukriegel. Robert Zukriegel heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Daan Nelisse has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.00
Tomasz Smolarek makes a probing pass to Rob Oosterhof. Rob Oosterhof shoots from outside the area but Uyeda Miyazaki is on top of it.
65.25
Tomasz Smolarek decides to run forward with the ball. Tomasz Smolarek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bjšrn Timmer but he's offside!
66.57
Rio Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Mile Sterjovski. Mile Sterjovski shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
72.38
Fred Taks barges into Rob Oosterhof. Fred Taks is warned by the referee again! Rob Oosterhof carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.06
Luuk Kortland surges forward with the ball. Luuk Kortland chips the ball to his team mate, Rob Oosterhof. Rob Oosterhof knocks in a cross ball towards Henk Gentenaar. Henk Gentenaar heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.31
Nahuel Valadez kicks a strong pass forward to Mile Sterjovski. Mile Sterjovski whips in a cross ball towards Giorgio Sladakovic. Giorgio Sladakovic flicks the ball with his head but Daan Nelisse is on top of it.
78.30
Martin Loertscher knocks the ball forward to Mile Sterjovski. Mile Sterjovski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luuk Kortland.
79.39
Tomasz Smolarek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rob Oosterhof. Rob Oosterhof tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.17
Martin Loertscher makes a simple pass to Giorgio Sladakovic. Giorgio Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Zukriegel. Robert Zukriegel powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Daan Nelisse had no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
84.40
Martin Loertscher advances with the ball. Martin Loertscher makes a simple pass to Robert Zukriegel. Robert Zukriegel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
85.28
Joos Vrede makes a probing pass to Nahuel Valadez. Nahuel Valadez threads the ball through to Giorgio Sladakovic. Giorgio Sladakovic plays a perfect one-two with Robert Zukriegel and rushes in on goal... Giorgio Sladakovic cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
24.7%
46.1%
29.2%
Scorers
| Robert Zukriegel 59, 81 Giorgio Sladakovic 85 |