Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 17,411 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
NAC Breda are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
NAC Breda are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0NAC Breda kick off the first half!
3.30
0-0Dirk Kantelberg makes a probing pass to Roy Powell. Roy Powell plays a perfect one-two with Andy Wright and rushes in on goal... Roy Powell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.25
Tomek Lato chips the ball to his team mate, Roy Powell. Roy Powell shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
8.10
0-0Patrick Allach deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Abardonado. Marc Abardonado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Dublin.
9.57
Aniello Bonfiglio knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Bertotto. Mark Bertotto advances with the ball. Mark Bertotto shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.10
Richard Collins surges forward with the ball. Richard Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Roy Powell. Roy Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.15
0-0Tomek Lato comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Allach. Tomek Lato is shown the yellow card! Patrick Allach hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.38
0-0Guillermo Calvo makes a simple pass to Gianpaolo Mancini. Gianpaolo Mancini decides to run forward with the ball. Gianpaolo Mancini knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Gentile. Stefano Gentile rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Callum McStay!
24.56
Hassan Hadji knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas sees space and advances. Martin Tomas tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.52
0-1Martin Tomas chips the ball to his team mate, Roy Powell. Roy Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Costa. Helder Costa flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Helder Costa!
38.33
0-1NAC Breda are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Ajax Amsterdam's defence.
39.54
Jan Vennegoor Vreman decides to run forward with the ball. Jan Vennegoor Vreman goes all the way! Jan Vennegoor Vreman shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Callum McStay easily smothers it!
42.09
Mark Bertotto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Abardonado. Marc Abardonado lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Gentile. Stefano Gentile powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
49.22
1-1Martin Tomas threads the ball through to Roy Powell. Roy Powell threads the ball through to Helder Costa but he's offside!
51.10
Dirk Kantelberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Wright. Andy Wright goes all the way! Andy Wright rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
53.29
1-1Dirk Kantelberg clumsily knocks into Mark Bertotto. Dirk Kantelberg is warned by the referee! Mark Bertotto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.00
1-1Helder Costa catches Urvin Scharrenburg on the ankles. The referee calls over Helder Costa and warns him to calm down! Urvin Scharrenburg gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.14
NAC Breda are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
69.21
Richard Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas makes a simple pass to Helder Costa. Helder Costa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Urvin Scharrenburg.
71.04
Aniello Bonfiglio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Allach. Patrick Allach knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Abardonado. Marc Abardonado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.58
Mark Bertotto makes a beautiful solo run. Mark Bertotto shoots from 20 yards but Callum McStay is on top of it.
75.34
Dirk Kantelberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roy Powell. Roy Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Costa. Helder Costa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.05
Hassan Hadji deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomek Lato. Tomek Lato makes a probing pass to Andy Wright. Andy Wright goes all the way! Andy Wright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
81.35
Martin Tomas advances with the ball. Martin Tomas flicks the ball to his team mate, Roy Powell. Roy Powell shoots from just inside the box. Juan-Carlos Carcedo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.30
Richard Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas passes the ball forward to Andy Wright. Andy Wright makes a simple pass to Roy Powell. Roy Powell shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roy Powell!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
30%
48.8%
21.2%
Scorers
| Stefano Gentile 42 | Helder Costa 31 Roy Powell 81, 89 |