Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to FC Groningen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and FC Groningen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and FC Groningen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
2.17
0-0Manolis Grammatopoulos decides to run forward with the ball. Manolis Grammatopoulos shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
6.32
Mark Hertog threads the ball through to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
10.18
0-0Rodrigo Cortez passes the ball forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Melchior Stroeve.
14.36
0-0Christoph Lechner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Yekini. Hugo Yekini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Sander Den Turk is on top of it.
15.26
Manolis Grammatopoulos makes a simple pass to Talal Hadji. Talal Hadji shoots from outside the area but Sebastián Luna is on top of it.
16.54
Melchior Stroeve deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Castro. Juan-Carlos Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Talal Hadji. Talal Hadji knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastián Luna who gathers it comfortably.
18.53
Thanassis Tomaras makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Davids. Peter Davids controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Talal Hadji. Talal Hadji sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
20.58
Manolis Grammatopoulos makes a beautiful solo run. Manolis Grammatopoulos goes all the way! Manolis Grammatopoulos tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Sebastián Luna.
21.02
Juan-Carlos Castro sees space and advances. Juan-Carlos Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christoph Lechner.
22.02
0-1Rodrigo Cortez passes the ball forward to Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.42
Thanassis Tomaras deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Mahler. Philipp Mahler kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Raduciou. Daniel Raduciou goes all the way! Daniel Raduciou shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Sebastián Luna manages to keep it out.
28.25
Thanassis Tomaras threads the ball through to Manolis Grammatopoulos. Manolis Grammatopoulos makes a probing pass to Daniel Raduciou. Daniel Raduciou makes a simple pass to Talal Hadji. Talal Hadji cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Sebastián Luna easily smothers it!
32.56
Hugo Yekini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sander Den Turk who gathers it comfortably.
33.58
Hugo Yekini chips the ball to his team mate, Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla goes all the way! Romarin Milla takes a shot at goal. Sander Den Turk easily smothers it.
34.50
Mateo Vidal Navarro makes a probing pass to Hugo Yekini. Hugo Yekini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
42.42
Mark Hertog makes a simple pass to Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Sander Den Turk!
44.10
Manolis Grammatopoulos kicks a strong pass forward to Youssef Veldman. Youssef Veldman knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Raduciou. Daniel Raduciou directs the ball goalwards with his head. Sebastián Luna easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
0-1Morgan Noonan comes in with a late challenge on Peter Davids. Morgan Noonan is given a warning by the referee! Peter Davids hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Groningen kick off!
47.04
0-1Talal Hadji catches Christoph Lechner on the ankles. Talal Hadji is shown the yellow card! Christoph Lechner grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.37
Christoph Lechner chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Cortez. Rodrigo Cortez flicks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.17
Mateo Vidal Navarro chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Cortez. Rodrigo Cortez passes the ball forward to Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.22
0-2Manolis Grammatopoulos threads the ball through to Talal Hadji. Talal Hadji makes a probing pass to Youssef Veldman but he's offside!
66.49
Hugo Yekini brings the ball forward. Hugo Yekini whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Sander Den Turk easily picks it out of the air!
69.26
0-2Ajax Amsterdam are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Groningen's defence.
71.25
Morgan Noonan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies whips in a cross ball towards Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.29
Bjarki Borgthórsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Davids. Peter Davids makes a simple pass to Daniel Raduciou. Daniel Raduciou sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
73.02
Juan-Carlos Castro decides to run forward with the ball. Juan-Carlos Castro shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
77.02
Rodrigo Cortez threads the ball through to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.09
Peter Davids knocks the ball forward to Daniel Raduciou. Daniel Raduciou shoots from long range. Sebastián Luna easily smothers it.
87.12
Melchior Stroeve threads the ball through to Peter Davids. Peter Davids makes a probing pass to Daniel Raduciou. Daniel Raduciou plays a perfect one-two with Youssef Veldman and rushes in on goal... Daniel Raduciou cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
89.07
Peter Davids chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Raduciou. Daniel Raduciou shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Bjarki Borgthórsson makes a simple pass to Peter Davids. Peter Davids threads the ball through to Talal Hadji. Talal Hadji shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Sebastián Luna manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.2%
44.8%
Play Area
27.6%
44.8%
27.6%
Scorers