Match Report


Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam     ADO Den HaagADO Den Haag
Shaun ReganShaun Regan Matthew Dominey Matthew Dominey
Gabriel CarrascoG. Carrasco78
G
1
G
75Goran VugrinecG. Vugrinec
Gavin JohnstoneG. Johnstone74
D
2
D
73Giuliano MazzocchiG. Mazzocchi
Corrado VicariC. Vicari73
D
3captain
D
83Paul GemmellP. Gemmell
Kubilay IzzetK. Izzet77
D
4
D
77Eduardo PirriE. Pirri
Ólafur RíkhardssonÓ. Ríkhardsson81
D
5
M
80Eddie LumsdonE. Lumsdon
Ioannis VakouftsisI. Vakouftsis79
M
6
M
83Andy DavidsonA. Davidson
Julian GötzJ. Götz84
M
7
M
81Frederico LoureiroF. Loureiro
John RobsonJ. Robson82
A
8
M
84Ezio GuanaE. Guana
Alpay AbdullahA. Abdullah76
A
captain9
A
82Steven SouthgateS. Southgate
Maryn BourgoisM. Bourgois80
A
10
A
81Jose BeyeJ. Beye
Shabani GarraultS. Garrault75
A
11
A
80Ernesto CastroE. Castro
 
Alfredo BusoA. Buso70
D
12
D
73Warren LisbieW. Lisbie
Nicolas FernandezN. Fernandez86
M
13
M
76Jon SherwoodJ. Sherwood
Tomas MendesT. Mendes79
A
14
A
78Manuel MendesM. Mendes

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to ADO Den Haag. A crowd of 17,929 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Van Der Gaag.


0.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the match!
2.33
Paul Gemmell decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Gavin Johnstone's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
3.18
Andy Davidson takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Corrado Vicari reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
4.20
Ólafur Ríkhardsson chips the ball to his team mate, Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis makes a simple pass to John Robson. John Robson passes the ball forward but Alpay Abdullah is offside!
10.58
Julian Götz flicks the ball to his team mate, Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois passes the ball forward but Ioannis Vakouftsis is offside!
16.56
Eddie Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Steven Southgate. Steven Southgate plays a one-two with Andy Davidson and rushes in on goal... Steven Southgate takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Gabriel Carrasco!
18.25
Andy Davidson threads the ball through to Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball cannons off Kubilay Izzet, going wide.
19.42
Andy Davidson takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
22.45
Ioannis Vakouftsis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Robson. John Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
24.39
Kubilay Izzet flicks the ball to his team mate, Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis laces a through ball forward to Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Goran Vugrinec!
26.20
Ezio Guana decides to run forward with the ball. Ezio Guana threads the ball through to Jose Beye but he's offside!
28.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Ólafur Ríkhardsson laces a through ball forward to Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah advances inside the box! Alpay Abdullah cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Goran Vugrinec gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
32.58
Corrado Vicari knocks the ball forward to Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah threads a neat ball through to John Robson. John Robson rushes past Paul Gemmell! John Robson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
38.58
Corrado Vicari threads a neat ball through to Julian Götz. Julian Götz threads a neat ball through to John Robson. John Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.16
Giuliano Mazzocchi sees Paul Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro whips in a cross ball towards Steven Southgate. Steven Southgate connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Gabriel Carrasco.
44.37
Julian Götz flicks a high pass forward to Ioannis Vakouftsis who brings the ball neatly under control. Ioannis Vakouftsis advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ioannis Vakouftsis provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Goran Vugrinec is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. ADO Den Haag also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and ADO Den Haag get the second half underway!
53.06
Eduardo Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Steven Southgate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven Southgate knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Lumsdon. Eddie Lumsdon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eddie Lumsdon!
61.02
With imagination, Eduardo Pirri laces a through ball forward to Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Southgate. Steven Southgate shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
63.05
Frederico Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Lumsdon collects the pass. Eddie Lumsdon shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
67.11
Ólafur Ríkhardsson hits a low pass to Julian Götz. Julian Götz sees space and advances. Julian Götz knocks in a cross ball towards Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Goran Vugrinec!
69.26
Paul Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Southgate. Steven Southgate knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ernesto Castro is offside!
73.17
Kubilay Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Shabani Garrault controls it well on his chest. Shabani Garrault threads a neat ball through to Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Götz. Julian Götz rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.55
Jose Beye makes a simple pass to Steven Southgate. Steven Southgate tries a spectacular long range effort. Gabriel Carrasco gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
81.01
Corrado Vicari flicks a high pass forward to Ioannis Vakouftsis who brings the ball under control. Ioannis Vakouftsis chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Götz. Julian Götz knocks in a cross ball towards Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault powers a header at goal. Goran Vugrinec gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
83.47
Frederico Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson makes a defence splitting pass to Jose Beye. Jose Beye cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
87.54
Frederico Loureiro takes a quick throw-in. Andy Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Steven Southgate who brings the ball under control. Steven Southgate rushes past Gavin Johnstone! Steven Southgate takes a shot at goal but Gabriel Carrasco is on top of it.
89.05
Julian Götz threads the ball through to Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault whips in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson makes a convincing header. Goran Vugrinec didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
With vision, Andy Davidson picks a pass forward to Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro hits a low pass to Steven Southgate. Steven Southgate cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gabriel Carrasco easily smothers it!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ajax Amsterdam

ADO Den Haag
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
10
9
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
33.7%
43.4%
22.9%

Scorers
Ioannis Vakouftsis 39, 44
Julian Götz 73
Eddie Lumsdon 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ioannis Vakouftsis of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings
1.Gabriel Carrasco (GK)
7
2.Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
6
3.Corrado Vicari (DEF)
7
4.Kubilay Izzet (DEF)
6
5.Ólafur Ríkhardsson (DEF)
6
6.Ioannis Vakouftsis (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Julian Götz (MID)goal scored
9
8.John Robson (ATT)
7
9.Alpay Abdullah (ATT)
6
10.Maryn Bourgois (ATT)
6
11.Shabani Garrault (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfredo Buso (DEF)
0
13.Nicolas Fernandez (MID)
0
14.Tomas Mendes (ATT)
0

1.Goran Vugrinec (GK)
8
2.Giuliano Mazzocchi (DEF)
6
3.Paul Gemmell (DEF)
6
4.Eduardo Pirri (DEF)
6
5.Eddie Lumsdon (MID)goal scored
7
6.Andy Davidson (MID)
6
7.Frederico Loureiro (MID)
6
8.Ezio Guana (MID)
6
9.Steven Southgate (ATT)
8
10.Jose Beye (ATT)
6
11.Ernesto Castro (ATT)
6
 
12.Warren Lisbie (DEF)
0
13.Jon Sherwood (MID)
0
14.Manuel Mendes (ATT)
0