Match Report


De Graafschap DoetinchemDe Graafschap Doetinchem     Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Shaun Regan Shaun Regan
Bjšrn Van Der GouwB. Van Der Gouw63
G
captain1
G
68Craig DavidsonC. Davidson
Jochem JansenJ. Jansen69
D
2
D
62Miguel NevesM. Neves
David LimaD. Lima63
D
3
D
60Wahid FabianoW. Fabiano
Joris WeversJ. Wevers60
D
4
D
63Roberto KortlandR. Kortland
Boudewijn SchultzB. Schultz58
D
5
D
65Dominic McNeillD. McNeill
Tony VredeT. Vrede64
M
6
M
63Jose Fortes ReyesJ. Reyes
Roel VandenbroeckR. Vandenbroeck62
M
7
M
69Paul MatteoP. Matteo
Milan Berck Ten HagM. Ten Hag60
M
8captain
M
73Marvin WaterreusM. Waterreus
Uwe NetzerU. Netzer56
M
9
A
61Arno LinkeA. Linke
Paul SounessP. Souness66
A
10
A
69Rodolfo GimenezR. Gimenez
Ernesto GilE. Gil64
A
11
A
61Sol ShearerS. Shearer
 
Wouter KrijgsmanW. Krijgsman62
A
12
D
53Rui BeukenkampR. Beukenkamp
Karim BisselingK. Bisseling58
A
13
M
63Don CaldwellD. Caldwell
Tim Van BommelT. Van Bommel58
G
14
A
55Said BabangidaS. Babangida

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at De Vijverberg where De Graafschap Doetinchem play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 15,868 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
De Graafschap Doetinchem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Wevers.


0.00
Ajax Amsterdam get the match underway!
2.43
Paul Matteo makes a probing pass to Sol Shearer. Sol Shearer shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.51
Roel Vandenbroeck threads the ball through to Paul Souness. Paul Souness runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Paul Souness provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.48
Marvin Waterreus makes a simple pass to Sol Shearer. Sol Shearer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.31
With vision, Uwe Netzer laces a through ball forward to Ernesto Gil. Ernesto Gil knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.54
Tony Vrede picks a pass forward to Paul Souness. Paul Souness shoots from distance. Craig Davidson gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
20.27
Jose Fortes Reyes catches Ernesto Gil on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Reyes and shows him a yellow card! Ernesto Gil runs off the knock.
20.27
Free kick to De Graafschap Doetinchem just outside the area...
21.20
Paul Souness calmly steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
22.26
Paul Souness flicks a high ball forward to Milan Berck Ten Hag who takes it down. Milan Berck Ten Hag knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Gil. Miguel Neves barges into Ernesto Gil. Penalty for De Graafschap Doetinchem!!
22.26
The referee points to the spot..
23.04
Paul Souness steps up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.29
Paul Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Reyes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Fortes Reyes sees a break and surges forward. Jose Fortes Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Gimenez. Joris Wevers catches Rodolfo Gimenez on the ankles. Rodolfo Gimenez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
27.25
Tony Vrede makes a beautiful solo run. Tony Vrede threads a neat, attacking ball through to Roel Vandenbroeck. Roel Vandenbroeck makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Craig Davidson reads it well. Great keeping!
30.01
Roel Vandenbroeck knocks the ball forward to Milan Berck Ten Hag. Milan Berck Ten Hag finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Craig Davidson with no chance!! Goal for De Graafschap Doetinchem!
36.44
Paul Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Linke. Arno Linke knocks the ball forward, putting Sol Shearer through on goal. Sol Shearer cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Bjšrn Van Der Gouw. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. De Graafschap Doetinchem appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam have changed their lineup with Don Caldwell replacing Marvin Waterreus.

45.00
De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off!
48.14
With great imagination, Don Caldwell laces a weighted ball forward to Jose Fortes Reyes. Jose Fortes Reyes shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.22
Milan Berck Ten Hag chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Souness. Paul Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Gil. Ernesto Gil makes a convincing header but Craig Davidson is on top of it.
54.10
Paul Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Gil. Ernesto Gil knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Neves.
55.40
De Graafschap Doetinchem are in full control of this game.
60.37
Jose Fortes Reyes kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Gimenez. Rodolfo Gimenez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Linke but the linesman indicates offside!
63.47
Uwe Netzer clumsily knocks into Jose Fortes Reyes. Uwe Netzer is warned by the referee! Jose Fortes Reyes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.30
Joris Wevers flicks a high pass forward to Roel Vandenbroeck who brings the ball under control. Roel Vandenbroeck makes a probing pass to Ernesto Gil. Ernesto Gil knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Caldwell.
67.49
Jose Fortes Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo knocks the ball forward to Sol Shearer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.44
Paul Matteo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Matteo shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.04
Roel Vandenbroeck flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Vrede. Tony Vrede whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Gil. With a superhuman jump, Ernesto Gil connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Craig Davidson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.38
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.08
Roel Vandenbroeck knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Souness. Paul Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Ten Hag. Milan Berck Ten Hag directs the ball goalwards with his head. Craig Davidson gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
Roberto Kortland hacks Paul Souness from behind! Roberto Kortland is shown the yellow card! Paul Souness runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

De Graafschap Doetinchem

Ajax Amsterdam
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
25%
47.4%
27.6%

Scorers
Paul Souness 11, 23 (p)
Milan Berck Ten Hag 30
Ernesto Gil 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Souness of De Graafschap Doetinchem

Match Ratings
1.Bjšrn Van Der Gouw (GK)
6
2.Jochem Jansen (DEF)
6
3.David Lima (DEF)
6
4.Joris Wevers (DEF)
7
5.Boudewijn Schultz (DEF)
6
6.Tony Vrede (MID)
7
7.Roel Vandenbroeck (MID)
8
8.Milan Berck Ten Hag (MID)goal scored
8
9.Uwe Netzer (MID)
6
10.Paul Souness (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Ernesto Gil (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Wouter Krijgsman (ATT)
0
13.Karim Bisseling (ATT)
0
14.Tim Van Bommel (GK)
0

1.Craig Davidson (GK)
7
2.Miguel Neves (DEF)
6
3.Wahid Fabiano (DEF)
6
4.Roberto Kortland (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Dominic McNeill (DEF)
6
6.Jose Fortes Reyes (MID)yellow card
6
7.Paul Matteo (MID)
6
8.Marvin Waterreus (MID)
6
9.Arno Linke (ATT)
6
10.Rodolfo Gimenez (ATT)
6
11.Sol Shearer (ATT)
6
 
12.Rui Beukenkamp (DEF)
0
13.Don Caldwell (MID)
6
14.Said Babangida (ATT)
0