Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 19,696 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Vitesse Arnhem and Ajax Amsterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marinus De Nooijer.


0.00
Ajax Amsterdam get the match underway!
2.46
Alun King knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Upson. Adam Upson knocks in a cross ball towards Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.13
Bruno Bravo chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen collects the pass. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
10.37
Christian Caluwé comes in with a late challenge on Luuk Van Wonderen. Christian Caluwé is shown the yellow card! Luuk Van Wonderen stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.24
Pablo Rubio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.42
Jose Montero knocks the ball forward to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Clarence Van Der Ree.
22.11
Alexandre Silva flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Sturba. Jonathan Sturba knocks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Van Wonderen. Luuk Van Wonderen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kurt Van Der Schaaf is offside!
26.25
Bruno Bravo hacks Humphrey Moulijn from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Humphrey Moulijn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.12
Jonathan Sturba flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Van Wonderen controls it well on his chest. Luuk Van Wonderen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Lindenbergh.
33.40
Jonathan Sturba flicks a high ball forward to Luuk Van Wonderen who takes it down. Luuk Van Wonderen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Clarence Van Der Ree manages to gather it.
36.52
Mohammed Capron makes a simple pass to Jonathan Sturba. Jonathan Sturba flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Van Wonderen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luuk Van Wonderen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clarence Van Der Ree who gathers it comfortably.
40.58
Laurent Sikora flicks a high pass forward to Jose Montero who brings the ball under control. Jose Montero threads a neat ball through to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Caluwé.
42.27
Daniel Lindenbergh makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Lindenbergh knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Upson. Adam Upson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Saul Lozano who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem get the second half underway!
47.14
Brian Cope knocks the ball forward to Adam Upson. Adam Upson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Saul Lozano gets down and covers it.
48.43
Christian Caluwé chips the ball to his team mate, Alun King. Alun King makes a probing pass to Adam Upson. Adam Upson knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Mohammed Capron is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
49.20
Corner kick to Vitesse Arnhem. Alun King plays it to the near post. Jonathan Sturba gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
51.48
Pablo Rubio knocks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Van Wonderen. Luuk Van Wonderen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.50
Alun King makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Upson. Adam Upson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.55
Daniel Lindenbergh pushes mid-way up the pitch. Daniel Lindenbergh threads a neat ball through to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mohammed Capron.
66.29
Alun King flicks a high pass forward. Humphrey Moulijn controls it well on his chest. Humphrey Moulijn plays a one-two with Adam Upson and rushes in on goal... Humphrey Moulijn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
72.03
Pablo Rubio knocks the ball to his team mate, Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Ferrer.
73.15
Alun King receives the ball from a throw-in from Alje Heerkens. Without breaking stride, Alun King plays the ball forward to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Humphrey Moulijn but he's offside!
75.44
Alun King passes the ball forward to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Bravo.
77.59
Humphrey Moulijn clumsily knocks into Mohammed Capron. Humphrey Moulijn is shown the yellow card! Mohammed Capron stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.48
Brian Cope sees a break and surges forward. Brian Cope whips in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Saul Lozano. Excellent save.
90.00
Alje Heerkens sees a break and surges forward. Alje Heerkens shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
25%
43.8%
31.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alun King of Vitesse Arnhem

Match Ratings
1.Clarence Van Der Ree (GK)
7
2.Christian Caluwé (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Daniel Lindenbergh (DEF)
8
4.Francisco Ferrer (DEF)
6
5.Andy Allman (DEF)
6
6.Alje Heerkens (MID)
6
7.Alun King (MID)
9
8.Brian Cope (MID)
7
9.Paul Matteo (ATT)
6
10.Adam Upson (ATT)
8
11.Humphrey Moulijn (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Rody Franken (GK)
0
13.Wilfred Van Putten (ATT)
0
14.Rodolfo Fattori (ATT)
0

1.Saul Lozano (GK)
7
2.Laurent Sikora (DEF)
6
3.Bruno Bravo (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Mohammed Capron (DEF)
7
5.Alexandre Silva (DEF)
6
6.Pablo Rubio (MID)
8
7.Jose Montero (MID)
6
8.Jonathan Sturba (MID)
8
9.Davy Nieuwenhuijzen (ATT)
6
10.Kurt Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
6
11.Luuk Van Wonderen (ATT)
6
 
12.Ed Verlinden (DEF)
0
13.Isami Fujita (MID)
0
14.Bram Hermans (ATT)
0