Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to FC Utrecht. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FC Utrecht kick off and get the match underway!
4.26
1-0Kofi Mariana flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Wright. Andy Wright rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.14
1-0Tim Dublin sees a break and surges forward. Tim Dublin makes a simple pass to Helder Costa. Helder Costa 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!
10.38
1-0Martin Tomas kicks a strong pass forward to Roy Powell. Roy Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Costa. Helder Costa heads the ball goalwards but somehow Andreas Curtolo manages to keep it out.
18.58
Moustapha El-Khalej controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abraham Dadi. Abraham Dadi goes all the way! Abraham Dadi takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Callum McStay manages to gather it comfortably.
20.34
1-0Patrick Frey makes a probing pass to Nico Masur. Nico Masur kicks a strong pass forward to Dmytro Bogdanov but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.28
Patrick Frey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dmytro Bogdanov. Dmytro Bogdanov knocks in a cross ball towards Abraham Dadi. Abraham Dadi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.48
Moustapha El-Khalej deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Masur. Nico Masur finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
27.18
Dirk Kantelberg decides to run forward with the ball. Dirk Kantelberg shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.29
1-1Patrick Frey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dmytro Bogdanov. Dmytro Bogdanov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.23
Patrick Frey surges forward with the ball. Patrick Frey lofts in a cross ball towards Dmytro Bogdanov. Dmytro Bogdanov connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Callum McStay!
33.30
Tomek Lato flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Wright. Andy Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luukas Eneberg.
39.17
Tomek Lato makes a simple pass to Helder Costa. Helder Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Wright. Andy Wright shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
42.27
Mads Høgh knocks the ball forward to Dmytro Bogdanov. Dmytro Bogdanov tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Callum McStay!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Ajax Amsterdam kicking off!
51.23
Tomek Lato knocks the ball forward to Andy Wright. Andy Wright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luukas Eneberg.
54.54
Hassan Hadji takes it forward alone. Hassan Hadji controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
55.20
Kofi Mariana makes a probing pass to Dirk Kantelberg. Dirk Kantelberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Wright. Andy Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luukas Eneberg.
57.23
Moustapha El-Khalej brings the ball forward. Moustapha El-Khalej controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Masur. Nico Masur takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.21
Danny Bosnich makes a probing pass to Pascal de Preux. Pascal de Preux makes a simple pass to Nico Masur. Nico Masur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dmytro Bogdanov but the linesman indicates offside!
61.59
Patrick Frey threads the ball through to Nico Masur. Nico Masur goes all the way! Nico Masur takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
71.13
Pascal de Preux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abraham Dadi. Abraham Dadi goes all the way! Abraham Dadi shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Callum McStay.
73.28
Patrick Frey kicks a strong pass forward to Abraham Dadi. Abraham Dadi lofts in a cross ball towards Dmytro Bogdanov. Dmytro Bogdanov connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Callum McStay manages to keep it out.
75.57
Patrick Frey makes a simple pass to Dmytro Bogdanov. Dmytro Bogdanov goes all the way! Dmytro Bogdanov shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.28
1-1Ajax Amsterdam are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
78.02
Tomek Lato chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.52
Martin Tomas flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Wright. Andy Wright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Andreas Curtolo manages to gather it comfortably.
83.58
Dirk Kantelberg threads the ball through to Helder Costa. Helder Costa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Andreas Curtolo is on top of it.
89.20
Moustapha El-Khalej advances with the ball. Moustapha El-Khalej shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Luukas Eneberg sees space and advances. Luukas Eneberg makes a simple pass to Nico Masur. Nico Masur controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dmytro Bogdanov. Dmytro Bogdanov shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Callum McStay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
33.7%
43.5%
22.8%
Scorers