Match Report


Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam     VVV VenloVVV Venlo
Shaun ReganShaun Regan Alex Samson Alex Samson
Craig DavidsonC. Davidson68
G
1
G
64Rene Van WonderenR. Van Wonderen
Miguel NevesM. Neves62
D
2
D
64Johnny RicciJ. Ricci
Wahid FabianoW. Fabiano60
D
3captain
D
69Theo DijkstraT. Dijkstra
Roberto KortlandR. Kortland63
D
4
D
67Rodney WisgerhofR. Wisgerhof
Dominic McNeillD. McNeill65
D
5
D
67Mitchell LatuheruM. Latuheru
Paul MatteoP. Matteo69
M
6
M
55Jannes BeelenkampJ. Beelenkamp
Don CaldwellD. Caldwell63
M
7
M
59Bas Van FessemB. Van Fessem
Marvin WaterreusM. Waterreus73
M
captain8
A
63Giulliano TobiassenG. Tobiassen
Arno LinkeA. Linke61
A
9
A
56Ulrich BesselinkU. Besselink
Sol ShearerS. Shearer61
A
10
A
75Humphrey MentinkH. Mentink
Marcel MolendijkM. Molendijk60
A
11
A
62Albert JanssenA. Janssen
 
Rui BeukenkampR. Beukenkamp53
D
12
D
63Peter DirkP. Dirk
Tijani Van VlietT. Van Vliet58
M
13
M
59Matthias DörnerM. Dörner
Said BabangidaS. Babangida55
A
14
A
56Juan CarrascoJ. Carrasco

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 15,911 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Arjan Dibi.


0.00
The first half starts with VVV Venlo kicking off!
2.15
Wahid Fabiano sees space and advances. With imagination, Wahid Fabiano plays the ball forward to Arno Linke. Arno Linke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.33
Bas Van Fessem makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jannes Beelenkamp. Jannes Beelenkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Humphrey Mentink but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.33
Marvin Waterreus flicks a high ball forward to Sol Shearer who takes it down. Sol Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.48
Mitchell Latuheru barges into Arno Linke. Mitchell Latuheru is shown the yellow card! Arno Linke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.04
Paul Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Molendijk who brings the ball under control. Marcel Molendijk knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Linke. Arno Linke knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
14.36
Jannes Beelenkamp comes in with a high challenge, catching Paul Matteo with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Paul Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.21
Miguel Neves plays a long ball forward. Sol Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Waterreus. Marvin Waterreus directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.34
Bas Van Fessem makes a beautiful solo run. Bas Van Fessem threads the ball through to Humphrey Mentink but he's offside!
26.40
Albert Janssen knocks the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Besselink. Ulrich Besselink shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.22
Roberto Kortland sees Dominic McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.44
Paul Matteo sees Don Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Molendijk. Marcel Molendijk shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.51
Don Caldwell sees Sol Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sol Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rene Van Wonderen who gathers it comfortably.
42.29
Wahid Fabiano makes a simple pass to Marvin Waterreus. Marvin Waterreus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Molendijk. Marcel Molendijk cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Wahid Fabiano chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Waterreus. Marvin Waterreus darts forward. Marvin Waterreus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. VVV Venlo also appear unchanged since the first half. The VVV Venlo players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
48.28
Marvin Waterreus makes an attacking run forward. Marvin Waterreus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johnny Ricci.
57.45
Bas Van Fessem sees space and advances. Bas Van Fessem puts a great ball through. Ulrich Besselink runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.39
Bas Van Fessem flicks a high pass forward. Humphrey Mentink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Humphrey Mentink finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
60.54
Ajax Amsterdam have made 2 substitutions with Tijani Van Vliet replacing Paul Matteo and Said Babangida replacing Marcel Molendijk .
61.55
Albert Janssen surges forward with the ball. Albert Janssen knocks in a cross ball towards Humphrey Mentink. Humphrey Mentink heads the ball goalwards but it is deflected wide by Dominic McNeill.
63.03
Bas Van Fessem takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Albert Janssen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.05
Theo Dijkstra makes a simple pass to Bas Van Fessem. Bas Van Fessem flicks a high ball forward to Albert Janssen who takes it down. Albert Janssen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.00
Dominic McNeill sees Marvin Waterreus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Waterreus darts forward. Marvin Waterreus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.22
Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Rui Beukenkamp replacing Miguel Neves .
79.33
Marvin Waterreus runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marvin Waterreus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rene Van Wonderen who gathers it comfortably.
89.37
Bas Van Fessem makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Janssen. Albert Janssen shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Ajax Amsterdam

VVV Venlo
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
23.7%
47.4%
28.9%

Scorers
Marvin Waterreus 16
Marcel Molendijk 33, 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marvin Waterreus of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings