Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 20,232 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Ajax Amsterdam start the match!
2.53
0-0Marcel Eilts clumsily knocks into Philipp Mahler. Marcel Eilts is given a warning by the referee! Philipp Mahler runs off the knock.
3.31
0-1Rúben Lucas surges forward with the ball. Rúben Lucas goes all the way! Rúben Lucas tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.29
0-1Manolis Grammatopoulos threads the ball through to Youssef Veldman. Youssef Veldman lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Raduciou. Daniel Raduciou directs the ball goalwards with his head. Djamel Rahmani easily picks it out of the air!
8.06
0-1Ioannis Vryzas advances with the ball. Ioannis Vryzas shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
9.00
Peter Davids sees a break and surges forward. Peter Davids controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.01
Jacek Malkowski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Mendoza. Nicolas Mendoza plays a perfect one-two with Denis Ben Haddou and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Mendoza cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Sander Den Turk!
16.38
Manolis Grammatopoulos knocks the ball forward to Aron van Gastel. Aron van Gastel whips in a cross ball towards Youssef Veldman. Youssef Veldman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Djamel Rahmani.
21.37
Ioannis Vryzas threads the ball through to Nicolas Mendoza. Nicolas Mendoza knocks in a cross ball towards Denis Ben Haddou. Denis Ben Haddou connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Sander Den Turk.
27.22
0-2Eben Gargo comes in with a late challenge on Manolis Grammatopoulos. The referee calls over Eben Gargo and shows him a yellow card! Manolis Grammatopoulos stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.40
Said Davids makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ioannis Vryzas. Ioannis Vryzas chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Mendoza. Nicolas Mendoza shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
32.33
0-2Guy Fayolle catches Simon Schönenborn on the ankles. Guy Fayolle is given a warning by the referee! Simon Schönenborn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.42
Guy Fayolle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Mahler. Philipp Mahler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef Veldman. Youssef Veldman shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
34.47
Philipp Mahler makes a simple pass to Aron van Gastel. Aron van Gastel shoots from 25 yards but somehow Djamel Rahmani manages to keep it out.
45.00
Ioannis Vryzas makes a probing pass to Nicolas Mendoza. Nicolas Mendoza shoots from 25 yards. Sander Den Turk easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
53.12
Philipp Mahler knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Raduciou. Daniel Raduciou shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.15
Simon Schönenborn comes in with a late challenge on Melchior Stroeve. Simon Schönenborn is warned by the referee! Melchior Stroeve hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.25
Said Davids sees space and advances. Said Davids controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Schönenborn. Simon Schönenborn finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
65.43
Peter Davids passes the ball forward to Aron van Gastel. Aron van Gastel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
66.17
Eben Gargo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Mendoza. Nicolas Mendoza shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Sander Den Turk!
67.06
Denis Ben Haddou comes in with a late challenge on Melchior Stroeve. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Melchior Stroeve stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.27
Jacek Malkowski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Schönenborn. Simon Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Mendoza. Nicolas Mendoza powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.14
Rúben Lucas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Raduciou. Daniel Raduciou shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Djamel Rahmani easily smothers it!
81.35
Philipp Mahler hacks Jacek Malkowski from behind! Philipp Mahler is given a warning by the referee! Jacek Malkowski runs off the knock.
83.38
Said Davids threads the ball through to Ioannis Vryzas. Ioannis Vryzas chips the ball to his team mate, Denis Ben Haddou. Denis Ben Haddou shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
84.33
Rúben Lucas comes in with a late challenge on Jacek Malkowski. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jacek Malkowski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25%
43.8%
31.2%
Scorers