Match Report


VeendamVeendam     Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam
Craig ThornburrowCraig Thornburrow Shaun Regan Shaun Regan
Lars MüllerL. Müller67
G
1
G
72Cristiano BarrosC. Barros
Gerhard KohlerG. Kohler69
D
2
D
62Miguel NevesM. Neves
Melchior HespM. Hesp73
D
captain3
D
63Roberto KortlandR. Kortland
Norman MannN. Mann65
D
4
D
69Rainer BierhoffR. Bierhoff
John ClelandJ. Cleland66
D
5
D
65Dominic McNeillD. McNeill
Jose CostaJ. Costa65
M
6
M
63Jose Fortes ReyesJ. Reyes
Riccardo GriecoR. Grieco69
M
7
M
69Paul MatteoP. Matteo
Tim MakinT. Makin76
M
8captain
M
63Don CaldwellD. Caldwell
Tony BrandT. Brand60
A
9
A
62Arno LinkeA. Linke
Francesco G. BizzarriF. Bizzarri60
A
10
A
69Rodolfo GimenezR. Gimenez
Don GallacherD. Gallacher64
A
11
A
60Marcel MolendijkM. Molendijk
 
Adilson de VriesA. de Vries60
D
12
D
60Wahid FabianoW. Fabiano
Roger WillemsR. Willems53
M
13
M
73Marvin WaterreusM. Waterreus
Youssef KortlandY. Kortland55
A
14
A
61Sol ShearerS. Shearer

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to Ajax Amsterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gerard Bertjens.


0.00
The first half starts with Veendam kicking off!
4.13
Paul Matteo threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Gimenez. Rodolfo Gimenez shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
8.35
With some swift thinking, Norman Mann plays the ball forward to Jose Costa. Jose Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Makin. Tim Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.50
Paul Matteo catches Riccardo Grieco on the ankles. Paul Matteo is warned by the referee! Riccardo Grieco stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.52
Jose Fortes Reyes threads a neat ball through to Arno Linke. Arno Linke knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Gimenez. Rodolfo Gimenez beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.13
Rainer Bierhoff laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Molendijk. Norman Mann comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Molendijk. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
18.38
Jose Fortes Reyes takes a quick throw-in. Without breaking stride, Paul Matteo plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Gimenez. Rodolfo Gimenez passes the ball forward but Marcel Molendijk is offside!
20.07
Paul Matteo passes the ball forward to Roberto Kortland. Roberto Kortland threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Reyes. Jose Fortes Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Linke. Arno Linke makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.46
Gerhard Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Tim Makin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tim Makin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic McNeill.
27.11
Melchior Hesp plays the ball forward to Jose Costa. Jose Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Makin. Tim Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Costa. Jose Costa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.35
Rainer Bierhoff comes in with a late challenge on Riccardo Grieco. Rainer Bierhoff is warned by the referee! Riccardo Grieco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.10
Rodolfo Gimenez barges into John Cleland. Rodolfo Gimenez is given a warning by the referee! John Cleland runs off the knock.
45.00
John Cleland decides to run forward with the ball. John Cleland hits a low pass to Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco knocks in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Francesco G. Bizzarri!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam 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
The second half starts with Ajax Amsterdam kicking off!
47.22
Norman Mann passes the ball forward to Jose Costa. Jose Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Brand. Tony Brand shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
49.46
Riccardo Grieco makes an attacking run forward. Riccardo Grieco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.00
Paul Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Arno Linke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Linke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.17
Melchior Hesp sees Riccardo Grieco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Riccardo Grieco flicks a high pass forward. Don Gallacher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Makin. Tim Makin makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
54.26
Jose Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Brand. Tony Brand shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Cristiano Barros!
59.45
Rainer Bierhoff makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Reyes. Jose Fortes Reyes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Linke. Arno Linke lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Gimenez. With a superhuman jump, Rodolfo Gimenez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
60.59
Riccardo Grieco flicks a high pass forward. Tony Brand collects the pass. Tony Brand knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Barros who gathers it comfortably.
61.41
Arno Linke changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Arno Linke lofts in a cross ball towards Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell makes a convincing header. Lars Müller gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
65.05
Norman Mann brings the ball forward. Norman Mann threads a neat ball through to Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Costa. Jose Costa directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Veendam are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.05
Without breaking stride, Riccardo Grieco plays the ball forward to Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri lofts in a cross ball towards Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.53
Jose Fortes Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Molendijk. Marcel Molendijk tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Lars Müller. What a save!
81.54
Melchior Hesp sees Jose Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
87.47
Marcel Molendijk flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Gimenez who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Gimenez tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Lars Müller!
90.00
Riccardo Grieco flicks a high pass forward to Tony Brand who brings the ball under control. Tony Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Costa. Jose Costa makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Veendam

Ajax Amsterdam
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
31.7%
43.9%
24.4%

Scorers
Francesco G. Bizzarri 45
Jose Costa 90
Arno Linke 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Costa of Veendam

Match Ratings
1.Lars Müller (GK)
8
2.Gerhard Kohler (DEF)
6
3.Melchior Hesp (DEF)
6
4.Norman Mann (DEF)
7
5.John Cleland (DEF)
6
6.Jose Costa (MID)goal scored
9
7.Riccardo Grieco (MID)
8
8.Tim Makin (MID)
6
9.Tony Brand (ATT)
7
10.Francesco G. Bizzarri (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Don Gallacher (ATT)
6
 
12.Adilson de Vries (DEF)
0
13.Roger Willems (MID)
0
14.Youssef Kortland (ATT)
0

1.Cristiano Barros (GK)
6
2.Miguel Neves (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Kortland (DEF)
6
4.Rainer Bierhoff (DEF)
6
5.Dominic McNeill (DEF)
6
6.Jose Fortes Reyes (MID)
7
7.Paul Matteo (MID)
7
8.Don Caldwell (MID)
6
9.Arno Linke (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Rodolfo Gimenez (ATT)
6
11.Marcel Molendijk (ATT)
6
 
12.Wahid Fabiano (DEF)
0
13.Marvin Waterreus (MID)
0
14.Sol Shearer (ATT)
0