Match Report


Feyenoord RotterdamFeyenoord Rotterdam     Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam
John RamsayJohn Ramsay Shaun Regan Shaun Regan
Leonardo AndresL. Andres65
G
1
G
78Gabriel CarrascoG. Carrasco
Angelos AndriopoulosA. Andriopoulos64
D
2
D
74Gavin JohnstoneG. Johnstone
Alejandro LeonA. Leon67
D
3
D
73Corrado VicariC. Vicari
Filipe OliveiraF. Oliveira71
D
4
D
74Jerome AntunesJ. Antunes
Max UpsonM. Upson77
M
5
D
74Jason ShearerJ. Shearer
Jonas BreitnerJ. Breitner66
M
6
M
87Gilles YoungG. Young
Richard GemmellR. Gemmell77
M
captain7
M
91Nicolas FernandezN. Fernandez
Julian DehmJ. Dehm70
M
8
M
83Sander CruyffS. Cruyff
Vincent MeredithV. Meredith73
A
9
A
83John RobsonJ. Robson
Mario RibeiroM. Ribeiro71
A
10captain
A
75Shabani GarraultS. Garrault
Nick GrimandiN. Grimandi74
A
11
A
75Ricardo ReyesR. Reyes
 
Marcel FrommM. Fromm69
M
12
D
74Hubert BanchelliH. Banchelli
Marc DittrichM. Dittrich69
D
13
A
75Pedro CastroP. Castro
Duarte LoureiroD. Loureiro72
A
14
A
73Nick KoncheskyN. Konchesky

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to Ajax Amsterdam in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Feyenoord Rotterdam 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 Bogdan Dijkstra.


0.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off!
3.25
Gilles Young makes a simple pass to John Robson. John Robson shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.05
Gavin Johnstone pushes mid-way up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Gavin Johnstone stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards John Robson. Filipe Oliveira clumsily knocks into John Robson. Penalty for Ajax Amsterdam!!
12.05
The referee points to the spot..
13.27
John Robson takes a long run up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
14.05
Nicolas Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff kicks a strong pass forward to Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.25
Max Upson plays the ball forward to Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro rushes past Sander Cruyff! Mario Ribeiro comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
16.03
Angelos Andriopoulos knocks the ball forward to Max Upson. Max Upson knocks the ball forward to Mario Ribeiro but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.24
Angelos Andriopoulos flicks a high ball forward to Jonas Breitner who takes it down. Jonas Breitner threads a neat ball through to Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Gabriel Carrasco manages to keep it out.
20.09
Sander Cruyff laces a through ball forward to Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.57
Gilles Young plays the ball forward to Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez makes a simple pass to John Robson. John Robson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
24.37
Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward. John Robson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Robson whips in a cross ball towards Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Good keeping from Leonardo Andres as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
25.07
Ricardo Reyes takes a quick corner, playing it short to Jason Shearer. Jason Shearer flicks the ball on with his first touch. Shabani Garrault muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.26
Alejandro Leon flicks a high pass forward to Nick Grimandi who brings the ball under control. Nick Grimandi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.38
Jonas Breitner makes a beautiful solo run. Jonas Breitner threads the ball through to Nick Grimandi but he's offside!
28.01
Jonas Breitner barges into Sander Cruyff. Jonas Breitner is given a warning by the referee! Sander Cruyff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.46
Sander Cruyff threads a neat ball through to John Robson. John Robson rushes past Filipe Oliveira! John Robson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Leonardo Andres manages to gather it.
39.23
Gilles Young catches Richard Gemmell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Gemmell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.56
Richard Gemmell threads the ball through to Nick Grimandi. Nick Grimandi runs straight at the defence! Nick Grimandi tries a spectacular strike. Gabriel Carrasco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.54
Ricardo Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault whips in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ajax Amsterdam players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the second half!
47.54
Corrado Vicari chips the ball to his team mate, Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff threads the ball through to Ricardo Reyes. Ricardo Reyes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Shabani Garrault is offside!
49.41
Gilles Young flicks a high pass forward. Shabani Garrault controls it well on his chest. Shabani Garrault whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Reyes. Ricardo Reyes connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.04
Corrado Vicari runs up as Jerome Antunes takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Corrado Vicari sees Gilles Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Gilles Young stretches the opposition's defence. Gilles Young finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Leonardo Andres smothers it!
60.13
Feyenoord Rotterdam have made 3 substitutions with Marcel Fromm replacing Filipe Oliveira, Marc Dittrich replacing Richard Gemmell and Duarte Loureiro replacing Mario Ribeiro .Ajax Amsterdam have made 2 substitutions with Pedro Castro replacing Shabani Garrault and Nick Konchesky replacing Ricardo Reyes .
61.15
Gilles Young flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Fernandez collects the pass. Nicolas Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.29
Nick Konchesky plays the ball forward to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Andres who gathers it comfortably.
66.03
Nicolas Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro hits a low pass to Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.49
Julian Dehm sees Duarte Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duarte Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
78.08
Nicolas Fernandez makes a probing pass to John Robson. John Robson tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
85.36
Sander Cruyff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez sees Sander Cruyff in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sander Cruyff makes a defence splitting pass to Pedro Castro. Some silky footwork from Pedro Castro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Leonardo Andres manages to gather it.
87.38
Julian Dehm takes it forward alone. Julian Dehm shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gabriel Carrasco manages to gather it.
90.00
Sander Cruyff surges forward with the ball. Sander Cruyff sees Pedro Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Castro flicks a high pass forward. Nick Konchesky controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Nick Konchesky muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Feyenoord Rotterdam

Ajax Amsterdam
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
30.4%
45.6%
24.1%

Scorers
Nick Grimandi 41
John Robson 61
Nick Konchesky 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Robson of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings
1.Leonardo Andres (GK)
7
2.Angelos Andriopoulos (DEF)
6
3.Alejandro Leon (DEF)
6
4.Filipe Oliveira (DEF)
6
5.Max Upson (MID)
6
6.Jonas Breitner (MID)
6
7.Richard Gemmell (MID)
7
8.Julian Dehm (MID)
6
9.Vincent Meredith (ATT)
6
10.Mario Ribeiro (ATT)
6
11.Nick Grimandi (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Marcel Fromm (MID)
6
13.Marc Dittrich (DEF)
6
14.Duarte Loureiro (ATT)
6

1.Gabriel Carrasco (GK)
7
2.Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
7
3.Corrado Vicari (DEF)
6
4.Jerome Antunes (DEF)
6
5.Jason Shearer (DEF)
6
6.Gilles Young (MID)yellow card
7
7.Nicolas Fernandez (MID)
8
8.Sander Cruyff (MID)
8
9.John Robson (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Shabani Garrault (ATT)
6
11.Ricardo Reyes (ATT)
6
 
12.Hubert Banchelli (DEF)
0
13.Pedro Castro (ATT)
7
14.Nick Konchesky (ATT)goal scored
8