Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to VVV Venlo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0VVV Venlo start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.43
0-0Steve Robben deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Niven. Neil Niven goes all the way! Neil Niven cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.47
Remco Melchiot surges forward with the ball. Remco Melchiot finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.41
0-1Steve Robben passes the ball forward to Neil Niven. Neil Niven passes the ball forward to Pedro Rego. Pedro Rego makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Uyeda Miyazaki has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.54
Fred Taks makes a simple pass to Leonid Sobchenko. Leonid Sobchenko knocks the ball forward to Giorgio Sladakovic. Giorgio Sladakovic whips in a cross ball towards Mile Sterjovski. Mile Sterjovski powers a header at goal. Mile Sterjovski scores for Ajax Amsterdam!!
26.36
Martin Loertscher threads the ball through to Mile Sterjovski. Mile Sterjovski shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
27.08
Tomek Wilimowski knocks the ball forward to Leonid Sobchenko. Leonid Sobchenko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giorgio Sladakovic. Giorgio Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball towards Mile Sterjovski. Mile Sterjovski directs the ball goalwards with his head. Tim Willems is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.12
2-1Leonid Sobchenko sees space and advances. Leonid Sobchenko lofts in a cross ball towards Giorgio Sladakovic. Giorgio Sladakovic powers a header at goal but Tim Willems is on top of it.
32.11
2-1Fred Taks chips the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Valadez. Nahuel Valadez knocks the ball forward to Mile Sterjovski. Mile Sterjovski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jochem Opschoor.
36.30
Nahuel Valadez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Barrios. Pedro Barrios lofts in a cross ball towards Mile Sterjovski. Mile Sterjovski is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Tim Willems is on top of it.
40.36
Tomek Wilimowski threads the ball through to Nahuel Valadez. Nahuel Valadez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mile Sterjovski. Mile Sterjovski whips in a cross ball towards Giorgio Sladakovic. Giorgio Sladakovic directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
60.03
3-1VVV Venlo are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
61.47
Bas van Dijk kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Loertscher. Martin Loertscher kicks a strong pass forward to Giorgio Sladakovic. Giorgio Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tim Willems who gathers it comfortably.
65.46
Martin Loertscher makes a probing pass to Pedro Barrios. Pedro Barrios finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.29
Nahuel Valadez knocks the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Sladakovic. Giorgio Sladakovic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Tim Willems manages to gather it comfortably.
72.16
Lucien Rambo takes it forward alone. Lucien Rambo lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Niven. Neil Niven flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.12
Leonid Sobchenko chips the ball to his team mate, Mile Sterjovski. Mile Sterjovski lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Barrios. Pedro Barrios directs the ball goalwards with his head. Tim Willems easily picks it out of the air!
78.44
Remco Melchiot threads the ball through to Pedro Rego. Pedro Rego goes all the way! Pedro Rego rockets a shot on goal. Uyeda Miyazaki easily smothers it.
81.13
Tomek Wilimowski chips the ball to his team mate, Leonid Sobchenko. Leonid Sobchenko chips the ball to his team mate, Mile Sterjovski. Mile Sterjovski shoots from long range but it flies wide!
83.06
Micka‘l Gillet hoofs the ball up the pitch. Pedro Rego sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Uyeda Miyazaki is on top of it.
84.11
Remco Melchiot kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Niven. Neil Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Rego. Pedro Rego tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Uyeda Miyazaki had no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
87.20
Remco Melchiot kicks a strong pass forward to Tieme Robbemond. Tieme Robbemond whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Rego. Pedro Rego flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Nahuel Valadez knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Barrios. Pedro Barrios knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aziz Pedron.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.9%
38.1%
Play Area
27%
46%
27%
Scorers
| Mile Sterjovski 17, 27 Giorgio Sladakovic 40 | Pedro Rego 10, 84 |