Match Report


Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam     RBC RoosendaalRBC Roosendaal
James ClaytonJames Clayton Computer Player Computer Player
Saul LozanoS. Lozano66
G
1
G
68Romero P. IbanezR. Ibanez
Laurent SikoraL. Sikora71
D
2captain
D
71Scott HarrisonS. Harrison
Jose CarrascoJ. Carrasco67
D
3
D
67Hauke TurekH. Turek
Alexandre SilvaA. Silva71
D
4
D
67Pim MaesP. Maes
Mohammed CapronM. Capron68
D
5
M
70Francisco CamposF. Campos
Jose MonteroJ. Montero75
M
captain6
M
69Maurice Van Der MeydeM. Van Der Meyde
Graham KasperG. Kasper75
M
7
M
66Ousmane HeurtebisO. Heurtebis
Jonathan SturbaJ. Sturba70
M
8
M
62Alessandro AmetranoA. Ametrano
Davy NieuwenhuijzenD. Nieuwenhuijzen71
A
9
A
68Leonardo CortesL. Cortes
Kurt Van Der SchaafK. Van Der Schaaf72
A
10
A
67Martin HerreroM. Herrero
Luuk KoningL. Koning66
A
11
A
57Dries VersteegD. Versteeg
 
Ricardo MolownyR. Molowny66
D
12
D
66Nikos EbbingeN. Ebbinge
Pablo RubioP. Rubio75
M
13
G
65Marinus De GraefM. De Graef
Bram HermansB. Hermans66
A
14
D
63Scott McleodS. Mcleod

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to RBC Roosendaal. A crowd of 17,973 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Humphrey Zuidam.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam get the match underway!
2.11
Graham Kasper flicks a high ball forward to Kurt Van Der Schaaf who gracefully takes it down. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Romero P. Ibanez. Excellent save.
15.47
Alexandre Silva threads a neat ball through to Jose Montero. Jose Montero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
16.58
Pim Maes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Campos. Francisco Campos passes the ball forward to Dries Versteeg. Dries Versteeg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.39
Graham Kasper makes a probing pass to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf plays a one-two with Luuk Koning and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Kurt Van Der Schaaf provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Romero P. Ibanez had no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
21.54
Jose Montero flicks the ball to his team mate, Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Ibanez who gathers it comfortably.
22.43
Jose Carrasco threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Sturba. Jonathan Sturba flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Koning holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luuk Koning whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.02
Maurice Van Der Meyde hacks Jonathan Sturba from behind! Maurice Van Der Meyde is warned by the referee! Jonathan Sturba stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.23
Laurent Sikora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Montero. Jose Montero knocks the ball to his team mate, Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.41
Laurent Sikora passes the ball forward to Jonathan Sturba. Jonathan Sturba flicks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.26
Jonathan Sturba flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Koning holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luuk Koning tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
36.51
Jonathan Sturba kicks a strong pass forward to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf lofts in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen directs the ball goalwards with his head. Romero P. Ibanez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.39
Luuk Koning clumsily knocks into Pim Maes. The referee calls over Luuk Koning and warns him to calm down! Pim Maes runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. RBC Roosendaal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and RBC Roosendaal get the second half underway!
47.34
Jose Carrasco sweeps the ball up the wings. Kurt Van Der Schaaf whips in a cross ball towards Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Hauke Turek plays the ball forward to Ousmane Heurtebis. Seeing a gap ahead, Ousmane Heurtebis plays the ball forward to Dries Versteeg. Dries Versteeg tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.26
Leonardo Cortes catches Laurent Sikora on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Laurent Sikora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.11
Ousmane Heurtebis chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Herrero. Martin Herrero shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
60.13
Pim Maes knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Campos. Francisco Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Cortes. Leonardo Cortes shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
63.30
Alexandre Silva surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Silva knocks the ball to his team mate, Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen knocks in a cross ball towards Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.25
Alessandro Ametrano makes a simple pass to Dries Versteeg. Dries Versteeg lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cortes. Leonardo Cortes fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
75.02
Mohammed Capron flicks a high pass forward to Jose Montero who brings the ball under control. Jose Montero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning whips in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
78.17
Francisco Campos decides to run forward with the ball. Francisco Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cortes. Leonardo Cortes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.56
Jose Montero knocks the ball forward to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen lofts in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
85.20
Ousmane Heurtebis chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cortes. Leonardo Cortes shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Saul Lozano effortlessly smothers it!
87.58
Jose Montero flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Koning collects the pass. Luuk Koning whips in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Wonderful reactions from Romero P. Ibanez keeps it out!
89.02
Jose Carrasco pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jose Carrasco flicks a high ball forward to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen who takes it down. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Ajax Amsterdam

RBC Roosendaal
Goals
6
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
26.6%
39.2%
34.2%

Scorers
Kurt Van Der Schaaf 18
Davy Nieuwenhuijzen 30, 37, 75
Luuk Koning 47, 63
Leonardo Cortes 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings