Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. A crowd of 20,872 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joost Moens.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joost Moens.
0.00
0-0Roda JC Kerkrade get the match underway!
3.58
0-0Craig Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke makes a simple pass to Kai Wallner. With great vision, Kai Wallner plays the ball forward to Peter Dryden who has made a great run into the box. Peter Dryden takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
8.09
Robert Cooke threads the ball through to Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.39
Danijel Ripoll knocks the ball forward to Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh flicks a high pass forward. Peter Dryden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Dryden shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
12.39
0-0Without breaking stride, Nico Raff plays the ball forward to Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate shoots from long range but Jesper Witschge is on top of it.
14.12
Ignacio Olfers passes the ball forward to Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
16.22
Henk Heije threads a neat ball through to Patrick Walser. Patrick Walser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
21.45
Ignacio Dreef makes a simple pass to Peter Dryden. Peter Dryden tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Jesper Witschge!
24.52
Nico Raff makes a beautiful solo run. Nico Raff makes a probing pass between the defence to Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Jesper Witschge!
27.12
Ben Woodgate hits a low pass to Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef shoots from long range. Jesper Witschge gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
28.17
Boudewijn ten Brink flicks a high ball forward to Jesper Riga who takes it down. Jesper Riga knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Walser. Patrick Walser is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Vitaliy Skachenko is on top of it.
32.30
Ignacio Olfers flicks a high ball forward to Jesper Riga who takes it down. Jesper Riga edges inside the box! Jesper Riga side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Vitaliy Skachenko reads it well. Fabulous save!
42.34
Henk Heije hits a low pass to Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga runs straight at the defence! Jesper Riga looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Vitaliy Skachenko manages to gather it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roda JC Kerkrade players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the second half!
48.10
0-0Jurgen van Vliet barges into Ben Woodgate. Jurgen van Vliet is shown the yellow card! Ben Woodgate hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.23
0-0Ignacio Olfers hits a low pass to Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga whips in a cross ball towards Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Craig Burley is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
51.44
Kasper Conteh passes the ball forward to Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner edges inside the box! Kai Wallner strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
53.09
0-1Robert Cooke flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Raff. Nico Raff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.56
Boudewijn ten Brink flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Walser collects the pass. Patrick Walser knocks in a cross ball towards Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.44
0-1Ajax Amsterdam have made 3 substitutions with Donny Van Beukering replacing Hans Kok, Rene Visser replacing Patrick Walser and Sieb Vermeulen replacing Wouter Ebbinge .Roda JC Kerkrade have made 3 substitutions with Adam Gallagher replacing Robert Cooke, Richard Hulme replacing Ben Woodgate and Romero P. Redondo replacing Peter Dryden .
61.50
0-1Ignacio Olfers comes in with a late challenge on Adam Gallagher. Ignacio Olfers is given a warning by the referee! Adam Gallagher runs off the knock.
63.48
Adam Gallagher barges into Sieb Vermeulen. The referee calls over Adam Gallagher and shows him a yellow card! Sieb Vermeulen stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.51
Adam Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Dreef controls it well on his chest. Ignacio Dreef knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Jesper Witschge had no chance!! Goal for Roda JC Kerkrade!
71.49
Ignacio Olfers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga knocks in a cross ball towards Rene Visser. Rene Visser is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
72.31
Craig Burley threads a neat ball through to Norman Greening. Norman Greening runs straight at the opposition's defence. Norman Greening plays a scrappy one-two with Ignacio Dreef and advances towards the goal... Norman Greening muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
79.27
0-2Rene Visser threads a neat ball through to Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitaliy Skachenko who gathers it comfortably.
84.45
Sieb Vermeulen flicks a high pass forward. Tijani Hamers controls it well on his chest. Tijani Hamers whips in a cross ball towards Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.42
1-2Donny Van Beukering hacks Ignacio Dreef from behind! The referee brings Donny Van Beukering to one side and gives him a warning! Ignacio Dreef gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
26%
46.8%
27.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jesper Riga of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jesper Witschge (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Giovanni Van Eijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Henk Heije (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hans Kok (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jurgen van Vliet (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Patrick Walser (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ignacio Olfers (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Boudewijn ten Brink (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tijani Hamers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jesper Riga (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Wouter Ebbinge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Donny Van Beukering (DEF) | 5 | |
| 13. | Rene Visser (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sieb Vermeulen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Vitaliy Skachenko (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Danijel Ripoll (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robert Cooke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Burley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kasper Conteh (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Raff (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Ben Woodgate (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Norman Greening (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ignacio Dreef (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Kai Wallner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Peter Dryden (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adam Gallagher (DEF) | | 5 |
| 13. | Richard Hulme (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Romero P. Redondo (ATT) | | 7 |