Match Report


Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam     Feyenoord RotterdamFeyenoord Rotterdam
James ClaytonJames Clayton Computer Player Computer Player
Saul LozanoS. Lozano66
G
1
G
70Victor HeesakkersV. Heesakkers
Ed VerlindenE. Verlinden62
D
2
D
73Billy BoothB. Booth
Mario MonteiroM. Monteiro65
D
3
D
68Steven CornelisseS. Cornelisse
Bruno BravoB. Bravo68
D
4
D
67Henry KoncheskyH. Konchesky
Ricardo MolownyR. Molowny66
D
5
M
72Noah LittbarskiN. Littbarski
Jose MonteroJ. Montero75
M
captain6
M
69Graeme ByrneG. Byrne
Pablo RubioP. Rubio75
M
7
M
65Gijs Van DinterenG. Van Dinteren
Jonathan SturbaJ. Sturba70
M
8captain
M
56Mustapha NeeskensM. Neeskens
Rui WesterveldR. Westerveld65
A
9
A
72Yuri DenneboomY. Denneboom
Davy NieuwenhuijzenD. Nieuwenhuijzen71
A
10
A
66Nicholas BuzareN. Buzare
Bram HermansB. Hermans66
A
11
A
66Alexander MustoeA. Mustoe
 
Laurent SikoraL. Sikora72
D
12
G
68Roland van DamR. van Dam
Isami FujitaI. Fujita73
M
13
A
65Ferdi De VetF. De Vet
Kurt Van Der SchaafK. Van Der Schaaf73
A
14
D
61Wout WinterW. Winter

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hennie Van Der Vaart.


0.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.47
Jose Montero threads a neat ball through to Rui Westerveld. Rui Westerveld shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
9.07
Graeme Byrne slams into Pablo Rubio with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Pablo Rubio stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.09
Jonathan Sturba sees a break and surges forward. Jonathan Sturba knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Westerveld. Rui Westerveld makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
15.12
Jonathan Sturba flicks a high pass forward to Bram Hermans who brings the ball under control. Bram Hermans lofts in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen whips the ball goalwards with his head but Victor Heesakkers reads it well. Excellent keeping!
16.49
Jonathan Sturba flicks a high pass forward. Rui Westerveld holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Westerveld controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.37
Ed Verlinden flicks a high pass forward to Jose Montero who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Montero plays the ball forward to Bram Hermans. Bram Hermans knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Booth.
28.02
Jonathan Sturba kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Westerveld. Rui Westerveld knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.43
Bruno Bravo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Sturba. Jonathan Sturba kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Westerveld. Rui Westerveld knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.28
Alexander Mustoe barges into Jonathan Sturba. The referee calls over Alexander Mustoe and warns him to calm down! Jonathan Sturba carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.01
Pablo Rubio clumsily knocks into Alexander Mustoe. Pablo Rubio is given a warning by the referee! Alexander Mustoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.32
Mario Monteiro breaks forward. Mario Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Bram Hermans. Bram Hermans whips in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen powers a header at goal. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen scores for Ajax Amsterdam!!
42.31
Mario Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Montero. With a delightful solo run, Jose Montero stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Westerveld. Rui Westerveld finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Pablo Rubio makes an attacking run forward. Pablo Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Bram Hermans. Bram Hermans beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Feyenoord Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam get the second half underway!
48.01
Jose Montero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
49.01
Mustapha Neeskens catches Jose Montero on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Montero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.50
Jonathan Sturba makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Sturba knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Booth.
57.12
Pablo Rubio threads a neat ball through to Bram Hermans. Bram Hermans tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
60.36
Noah Littbarski kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.39
Davy Nieuwenhuijzen catches Henry Konchesky on the ankles. The referee warns Davy Nieuwenhuijzen to calm down! Henry Konchesky runs off the knock.
65.38
Without breaking stride, Pablo Rubio plays the ball forward to Rui Westerveld. Rui Westerveld shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
66.04
Billy Booth flicks a high pass forward. Mustapha Neeskens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mustapha Neeskens flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Buzare holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Buzare finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
81.47
Ed Verlinden threads the ball through to Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio flicks a high ball forward to Bram Hermans who takes it down. Bram Hermans knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Westerveld. Rui Westerveld beats his man to it with a header. Victor Heesakkers didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ajax Amsterdam

Feyenoord Rotterdam
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
78.9%
21.1%
Play Area
23.7%
44.7%
31.6%

Scorers
Rui Westerveld 16, 42
Davy Nieuwenhuijzen 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rui Westerveld of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings
1.Saul Lozano (GK)
6
2.Ed Verlinden (DEF)
6
3.Mario Monteiro (DEF)
6
4.Bruno Bravo (DEF)
7
5.Ricardo Molowny (DEF)
6
6.Jose Montero (MID)
7
7.Pablo Rubio (MID)
6
8.Jonathan Sturba (MID)
7
9.Rui Westerveld (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Davy Nieuwenhuijzen (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Bram Hermans (ATT)
6
 
12.Laurent Sikora (DEF)
0
13.Isami Fujita (MID)
0
14.Kurt Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
0

1.Victor Heesakkers (GK)
6
2.Billy Booth (DEF)
6
3.Steven Cornelisse (DEF)
6
4.Henry Konchesky (DEF)
6
5.Noah Littbarski (MID)
6
6.Graeme Byrne (MID)red card
3
7.Gijs Van Dinteren (MID)
6
8.Mustapha Neeskens (MID)yellow card
5
9.Yuri Denneboom (ATT)
6
10.Nicholas Buzare (ATT)
6
11.Alexander Mustoe (ATT)
5
 
12.Roland van Dam (GK)
0
13.Ferdi De Vet (ATT)
0
14.Wout Winter (DEF)
0