Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo get the match underway!
2.17
0-0Dirk Kantelberg surges forward with the ball. Dirk Kantelberg whips in a cross ball towards Helder Costa. Helder Costa directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
3.36
Lars Normann flicks the ball to his team mate, Marek Radomski. Marek Radomski shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.15
0-0Denni Petersen clumsily knocks into Martin Tomas. The referee calls over Denni Petersen and shows him a yellow card! Martin Tomas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.29
Martin Tomas catches Carlo Brandstätter on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlo Brandstätter runs off the knock.
8.23
0-0Dirk Kantelberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa plays a perfect one-two with Roy Powell and rushes in on goal... Helder Costa rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ishak Bendjaballah manages to gather it comfortably.
12.47
0-0Lars Normann comes in with a late challenge on Tomek Lato. The referee calls over Lars Normann and warns him to calm down! Tomek Lato stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.58
0-1Lars Normann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Osmanowski. Tomas Osmanowski shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.52
Denni Petersen knocks the ball to his team mate, Marek Radomski. Marek Radomski controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.37
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.03
Dirk Kantelberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa plays a perfect one-two with Andy Wright and rushes in on goal... Helder Costa rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ishak Bendjaballah manages to gather it comfortably.
30.21
0-1Lars Normann flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Osmanowski. Tomas Osmanowski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.07
Francisco Siri Meza makes a simple pass to Denni Petersen. Denni Petersen knocks the ball forward to Marek Radomski. Marek Radomski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.02
Denni Petersen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Osmanowski. Tomas Osmanowski tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
39.30
Dirk Kantelberg takes it forward alone. Dirk Kantelberg makes a simple pass to Helder Costa. Helder Costa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.10
Vadim Volynets knocks the ball forward to Ferry Tychon. Ferry Tychon whips in a cross ball towards Marek Radomski. Marek Radomski directs the ball goalwards with his head. Callum McStay manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the second half!
49.13
Martin Tomas makes a simple pass to Roy Powell. Roy Powell finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.41
Tim Dublin brings the ball forward. Tim Dublin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Wright. Andy Wright is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.53
Denni Petersen clumsily knocks into Martin Tomas. Denni Petersen is given a warning by the referee! Martin Tomas runs off the knock.
57.18
Lars Normann makes a probing pass to Ferry Tychon. Ferry Tychon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.16
Lars Normann knocks the ball forward to Tomas Osmanowski. Tomas Osmanowski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.24
Denni Petersen flicks the ball to his team mate, Marek Radomski. Marek Radomski lofts in a cross ball towards Ferry Tychon. Ferry Tychon flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Callum McStay!
66.19
Carlo Brandstätter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Normann. Lars Normann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marek Radomski. Marek Radomski knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Osmanowski. Tomas Osmanowski heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.52
Richard Collins clumsily knocks into Ferry Tychon. The referee calls over Richard Collins and shows him a yellow card! Ferry Tychon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.44
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
73.54
Martin Tomas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roy Powell. Roy Powell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Goulooze.
75.16
Lars Normann threads the ball through to Tomas Osmanowski. Tomas Osmanowski knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum McStay who gathers it comfortably.
78.36
2-2Tomek Lato knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Wright but the linesman indicates offside!
84.25
Dirk Kantelberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.04
Francisco Siri Meza brings the ball forward. Francisco Siri Meza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marek Radomski. Marek Radomski knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum McStay who gathers it comfortably.
89.23
Vadim Volynets makes a simple pass to Ferry Tychon. Ferry Tychon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum McStay who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Dirk Kantelberg catches Vadim Volynets on the ankles. Dirk Kantelberg is given a warning by the referee! Vadim Volynets stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
33.3%
45.7%
21%
Scorers
| Helder Costa 39 Andy Wright 51 | Tomas Osmanowski 15, 66 |