Match Report


Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam     Helmond SportHelmond Sport
Shaun ReganShaun Regan Frazer Smith Frazer Smith
Gabriel CarrascoG. Carrasco78
G
1
G
78Yuki TakahashiY. Takahashi
Alfredo BusoA. Buso72
D
2
D
84Reinder DitewigR. Ditewig
Piotr KozminskiP. Kozminski73
D
3captain
D
82Valgeir HlödverssonV. Hlödversson
Jochem GentenaarJ. Gentenaar73
D
4
D
77Yuri VenemaY. Venema
Jason ShearerJ. Shearer74
D
5
M
89Brian ClemenceB. Clemence
Ioannis VakouftsisI. Vakouftsis80
M
6
M
91Ruben TimmerR. Timmer
Nicolas FernandezN. Fernandez91
M
7
M
82Antonio MartinsA. Martins
Sander CruyffS. Cruyff83
M
8
M
88Adam LaverA. Laver
John RobsonJ. Robson83
A
9
A
93Jurgen GroenendijkJ. Groenendijk
Claudio SuarezC. Suarez77
A
captain10
A
83Bjšrn FrankenB. Franken
Nick KoncheskyN. Konchesky73
A
11
A
81Melchior OosterhofM. Oosterhof
 
Julian GötzJ. Götz84
M
12
D
79Sebastien MuhlsteinS. Muhlstein
Niccol˜ BattistiniN. Battistini75
M
13
M
78Matthias SeibertM. Seibert
Pedro CastroP. Castro75
A
14
A
77Kew BoussattaK. Boussatta

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 19,153 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis-Clemente Peyrlade.


0.00
The whistle blows and Helmond Sport kick off!
6.45
Ruben Timmer chips the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Franken. Bjšrn Franken rushes past Alfredo Buso! Bjšrn Franken cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
8.29
Jason Shearer decides to run forward with the ball. Jason Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.25
Ruben Timmer hits a low pass to Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Gabriel Carrasco!
16.07
Brian Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Bjšrn Franken collects the pass. Bjšrn Franken knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jochem Gentenaar.
20.39
Ioannis Vakouftsis plays the ball forward to Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez advances inside the box! Nicolas Fernandez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.09
Nicolas Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fantastic reaction save from Yuki Takahashi!
28.10
Bjšrn Franken kicks a strong pass forward to Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof flicks the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
30.34
Ioannis Vakouftsis flicks a high pass forward to Nick Konchesky who brings the ball under control. Nick Konchesky whips in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
32.52
Brian Clemence flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Martins who takes it down. Antonio Martins plays the ball forward to Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Melchior Oosterhof but he's offside!
33.53
Reinder Ditewig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins knocks the ball forward to Ruben Timmer. Ruben Timmer shoots from distance but it is miles over!
38.02
Nicolas Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Yuki Takahashi manages to gather it comfortably.
39.03
Yuri Venema threads a neat ball through to Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.38
Jochem Gentenaar decides to run forward with the ball. Jochem Gentenaar flicks the ball to his team mate, John Robson. John Robson tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
42.32
Piotr Kozminski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Robson. John Robson whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
44.58
Brian Clemence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bjšrn Franken. Bjšrn Franken knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Nicolas Fernandez makes a probing pass to Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Yuki Takahashi gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
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. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam get the second half underway!
49.00
Ruben Timmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk whips in a cross ball towards Adam Laver. Adam Laver connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Gabriel Carrasco!
55.33
With a delightful solo run, Nicolas Fernandez stretches the opposition's defence. Nicolas Fernandez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Yuki Takahashi with no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
59.43
Yuri Venema gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Jurgen Groenendijk plays a one-two with Bjšrn Franken and rushes in on goal... Jurgen Groenendijk tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
60.10
Helmond Sport have made 2 substitutions with Sebastien Muhlstein replacing Yuri Venema and Kew Boussatta replacing Melchior Oosterhof .
69.08
Sander Cruyff kicks a strong pass forward to Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez whips in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Sebastien Muhlstein.
71.31
Sander Cruyff hacks Brian Clemence from behind! Sander Cruyff is warned by the referee! Brian Clemence runs off the knock.
72.45
Piotr Kozminski hacks Antonio Martins from behind! The referee calls over Piotr Kozminski and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.54
Helmond Sport have made a substitution with Matthias Seibert replacing Antonio Martins .
79.01
Ioannis Vakouftsis flicks a high pass forward. John Robson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
83.41
Matthias Seibert hits a low pass to Kew Boussatta. Kew Boussatta finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
84.32
Valgeir Hlödversson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Seibert. Matthias Seibert knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Gabriel Carrasco had no chance!! Goal for Helmond Sport!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ajax Amsterdam

Helmond Sport
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
10
7
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.1%
61.9%
Play Area
34.5%
44%
21.4%

Scorers
Nicolas Fernandez 20, 55
Jurgen Groenendijk 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Fernandez of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings