Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Ajax Amsterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both NEC Nijmegen and Ajax Amsterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both NEC Nijmegen and Ajax Amsterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen get the match underway!
4.13
0-0John Bloomer brings the ball forward. John Bloomer chips the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Mokrani. Mohamed Mokrani kicks a strong pass forward to Bjšrn Bakkati but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.36
0-0Tim Dublin clumsily knocks into Nicolas Sepulveda. The referee calls over Tim Dublin and warns him to calm down! Nicolas Sepulveda stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.29
0-0Stefano Wau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kofi Mariana.
18.14
0-0John Bloomer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefano Wau. Stefano Wau surges forward with the ball. Stefano Wau kicks a strong pass forward to Bjšrn Bakkati. Bjšrn Bakkati shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
20.23
Mauricio Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Wau. Stefano Wau kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.37
Nicolas Sepulveda knocks the ball forward to Bjšrn Bakkati. Bjšrn Bakkati shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
24.53
John Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Ulrich de Jong. Ulrich de Jong brings the ball forward. Ulrich de Jong knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum McStay who gathers it comfortably.
26.15
Stefano Wau knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Mokrani. Mohamed Mokrani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Collins.
30.55
1-0Nicolas Sepulveda makes a simple pass to Mohamed Mokrani. Mohamed Mokrani shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mohamed Mokrani!
33.56
Nicolas Sepulveda makes a simple pass to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Bjšrn Bakkati. Bjšrn Bakkati powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.47
2-0Dirk Kantelberg makes a probing pass to Andy Wright. Andy Wright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dennis Van De Ouweland manages to gather it comfortably.
38.13
2-0Mauricio Nieto clumsily knocks into Roy Powell. The referee calls over Mauricio Nieto and shows him a yellow card! Roy Powell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.23
Martin Tomas knocks the ball to his team mate, Roy Powell. Roy Powell shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam get the second half underway!
47.32
Tomek Lato threads the ball through to Andy Wright. Andy Wright whips in a cross ball towards Helder Costa. Helder Costa directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
48.22
John Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Wau. Stefano Wau advances with the ball. Stefano Wau plays a perfect one-two with Bjšrn Bakkati and rushes in on goal... Stefano Wau shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.27
Stefano Wau makes a simple pass to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
57.56
John Bloomer flicks the ball to his team mate, Ulrich de Jong. Ulrich de Jong makes a beautiful solo run. Ulrich de Jong lofts in a cross ball towards Bjšrn Bakkati. Bjšrn Bakkati flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
60.44
Tomek Lato chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa knocks the ball forward to Roy Powell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.56
John Bloomer flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Wau. Stefano Wau makes a probing pass to Mohamed Mokrani. Mohamed Mokrani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tim Dublin.
66.26
2-0Tomek Lato clumsily knocks into Ulrich de Jong. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ulrich de Jong hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.27
Richard Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Dirk Kantelberg. Dirk Kantelberg makes a simple pass to Helder Costa. Helder Costa goes all the way! Helder Costa takes a shot at goal. Dennis Van De Ouweland easily smothers it.
71.22
Dirk Kantelberg makes a simple pass to Roy Powell. Roy Powell shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Dennis Van De Ouweland manages to gather it comfortably.
75.25
Stefano Wau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Mohamed Mokrani. Mohamed Mokrani is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Callum McStay.
84.46
Ulrich de Jong surges forward with the ball. Ulrich de Jong lofts in a cross ball towards Bjšrn Bakkati. Bjšrn Bakkati powers a header at goal. It's there!! Callum McStay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.28
Stefano Wau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry knocks the ball forward to Bjšrn Bakkati but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.9%
30.1%
Play Area
24.7%
45.2%
30.1%
Scorers
| Mohamed Mokrani 31 Bjšrn Bakkati 34, 84 |