Match Report


FC VolendamFC Volendam     Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Steven Robertson Steven Robertson
Ramon KettingR. Ketting79
G
1
G
73Jesper WitschgeJ. Witschge
Dirk HertogD. Hertog71
D
2
D
70Ferry VosF. Vos
Martin SmitsM. Smits70
D
captain3
D
75Henk HeijeH. Heije
Mauricio PeiroM. Peiro68
D
4captain
D
75Mark AxM. Ax
Milan Berck van der LindenM. van der Linden66
M
5
D
70Raymond HeeringR. Heering
Morris WalkerM. Walker65
M
6
M
82Boudewijn ten BrinkB. ten Brink
Vito SchwochV. Schwoch64
M
7
M
82Rene VisserR. Visser
Anton JentschA. Jentsch63
M
8
M
77Diego Ten HagD. Ten Hag
Zoumana FioreseZ. Fiorese69
A
9
A
74Tijani HamersT. Hamers
Wout KooimanW. Kooiman65
A
10
A
74Jesper RigaJ. Riga
Copain RudgeC. Rudge54
A
11
A
72Sieb VermeulenS. Vermeulen
 
Reinier BobsonR. Bobson60
D
12
D
68Dominique De JongD. De Jong
Tim SonkayaT. Sonkaya60
D
13
M
81Albert GroenendijkA. Groenendijk
Ruben HeeringR. Heering59
M
14
A
72Thijs KellerT. Keller

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 19,594 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Volendam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ger Abidallah.


0.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off and get the first half underway!
2.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Morris Walker plays the ball forward to Copain Rudge. Copain Rudge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Henk Heije.
4.53
Dirk Hertog flicks a high pass forward. Vito Schwoch controls it well on his chest. Vito Schwoch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.41
Without breaking stride, Raymond Heering plays the ball forward to Boudewijn ten Brink. Boudewijn ten Brink takes it forward alone. Boudewijn ten Brink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.57
Raymond Heering passes the ball forward to Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag threads a neat ball through to Sieb Vermeulen. Sieb Vermeulen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.29
Raymond Heering hits a low pass to Boudewijn ten Brink. Boudewijn ten Brink darts forward. Boudewijn ten Brink shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
21.14
Diego Ten Hag brings the ball forward. Diego Ten Hag knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dirk Hertog.
22.29
Raymond Heering passes the ball forward to Henk Heije. Henk Heije makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sieb Vermeulen. Sieb Vermeulen makes a probing pass to Boudewijn ten Brink but he's offside!
24.30
Jesper Riga takes it forward alone. Jesper Riga plays a one-two with Rene Visser and advances towards the goal... Jesper Riga shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ramon Ketting effortlessly smothers it!
27.18
Boudewijn ten Brink threads the ball through to Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Jesper Riga provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Dirk Hertog. Excellent block.
28.16
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.51
Zoumana Fiorese comes in with a late challenge on Henk Heije. Zoumana Fiorese is shown the yellow card! Henk Heije hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.06
Diego Ten Hag catches Morris Walker on the ankles. The referee calls over Diego Ten Hag and warns him to calm down! Morris Walker runs off the knock.
42.38
Boudewijn ten Brink kicks a strong pass forward to Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sieb Vermeulen but he's offside!
45.00
Diego Ten Hag threads the ball through to Boudewijn ten Brink. Boudewijn ten Brink decides to run forward with the ball. Boudewijn ten Brink shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Ramon Ketting. What a save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam have changed their lineup with Dominique De Jong replacing Henk Heije, Albert Groenendijk replacing Rene Visser and Thijs Keller replacing Jesper Riga.

45.00
FC Volendam kick off!
48.06
Ferry Vos threads the ball through to Albert Groenendijk. Albert Groenendijk hits a low pass to Thijs Keller. Thijs Keller knocks in a cross ball towards Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.42
Anton Jentsch makes a simple pass to Wout Kooiman. Wout Kooiman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jesper Witschge who gathers it comfortably.
54.18
Mark Ax makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thijs Keller. Seeing a gap ahead, Thijs Keller picks a pass forward to Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Vermeulen. Sieb Vermeulen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
60.37
Vito Schwoch clumsily knocks into Albert Groenendijk. The referee calls over Vito Schwoch and shows him a yellow card! Albert Groenendijk stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.43
Ferry Vos chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag flicks a high ball forward to Sieb Vermeulen who takes it down. Sieb Vermeulen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Peiro.
77.03
Dirk Hertog makes a beautiful solo run. Dirk Hertog flicks a high ball forward to Wout Kooiman who takes it down. Wout Kooiman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
78.45
Morris Walker knocks the ball to his team mate, Wout Kooiman. Wout Kooiman passes the ball forward but Copain Rudge is offside!
79.30
Mark Ax flicks a high ball forward to Thijs Keller who takes it down. Thijs Keller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
83.57
Albert Groenendijk laces a weighted ball forward to Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dirk Hertog.
84.35
Albert Groenendijk flicks a high pass forward. Diego Ten Hag controls it well on his chest. Diego Ten Hag runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Diego Ten Hag provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
87.36
Mark Ax threads a neat ball through to Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers makes a simple pass, allowing Thijs Keller to run into the box. Thijs Keller comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Ramon Ketting is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Volendam

Ajax Amsterdam
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
28.9%
47.4%
23.7%

Scorers
Tijani Hamers 48
Thijs Keller 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tijani Hamers of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings
1.Ramon Ketting (GK)
7
2.Dirk Hertog (DEF)
7
3.Martin Smits (DEF)
7
4.Mauricio Peiro (DEF)
6
5.Milan Berck van der Linden (MID)
6
6.Morris Walker (MID)
6
7.Vito Schwoch (MID)yellow card
5
8.Anton Jentsch (MID)
6
9.Zoumana Fiorese (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Wout Kooiman (ATT)
6
11.Copain Rudge (ATT)
6
 
12.Reinier Bobson (DEF)
0
13.Tim Sonkaya (DEF)
0
14.Ruben Heering (MID)
0

1.Jesper Witschge (GK)
6
2.Ferry Vos (DEF)
6
3.Henk Heije (DEF)
6
4.Mark Ax (DEF)
6
5.Raymond Heering (DEF)
6
6.Boudewijn ten Brink (MID)
8
7.Rene Visser (MID)
6
8.Diego Ten Hag (MID)
7
9.Tijani Hamers (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Jesper Riga (ATT)
6
11.Sieb Vermeulen (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominique De Jong (DEF)
6
13.Albert Groenendijk (MID)
6
14.Thijs Keller (ATT)goal scored
9