Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 19,830 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Johan Schenning.


0.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the first half underway!
4.48
Wes Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary James. Gary James shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.26
Zeljko Bresciano passes the ball forward to Wes Moore. Wes Moore runs straight at the opposition's defence. Wes Moore plays a scrappy one-two with Nico Böhm and advances towards the goal... John Roberts hacks Wes Moore from behind! Wes Moore appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
8.41
Ivan Morales barges into Zeljko Bresciano. Ivan Morales is given a warning by the referee! Zeljko Bresciano runs off the knock.
9.33
Bas Maas clumsily knocks into Gary James. Bas Maas is shown the yellow card! Gary James stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.30
Nico Böhm barges into Bas Maas. Nico Böhm is warned by the referee! Bas Maas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.34
Linus Schnellinger knocks the ball forward to Gary James. Gary James whips in a cross ball towards Nico Böhm. Nico Böhm powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
14.05
Bas Maas brings the ball forward. Bas Maas darts forward. Bas Maas shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
15.17
Kai Jung hacks Nico Böhm from behind! Kai Jung is warned by the referee! Nico Böhm runs off the knock.
16.52
Jan Vennegoor Lamey flicks a high ball forward to Gary James who gracefully takes it down. Gary James knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Böhm. Nico Böhm makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Jason Beagrie.
18.31
It's a corner kick. Linus Schnellinger loops the ball in to towards the near post. Jason Beagrie scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
21.58
Wes Moore chips the ball to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd skips past Kai Jung! James Boyd muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
26.34
Jaouad Le Frapper makes a probing pass to Nuno Costa. Nuno Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Morales. With a superhuman jump, Ivan Morales connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.11
Artur Pinto threads the ball through to Ivan Morales. Ivan Morales puts a great ball through. Nuno Costa runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
34.49
John Roberts threads the ball through to Jaouad Le Frapper. Jaouad Le Frapper plays the ball forward to Nuno Costa. Nuno Costa shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
36.58
Zeljko Bresciano chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Schnellinger. Linus Schnellinger threads the ball through to James Boyd. James Boyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bas Maas.
38.43
Antonio Bento hits a low pass to Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
42.18
Linus Schnellinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary James. Gary James cuts inside the box! Gary James side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Jason Beagrie!
45.00
Jaouad Le Frapper knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Costa. Nuno Costa whips in a cross ball towards Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée connects with a diving header. Magnificent block by Panagiotis Pappas!
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. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sparta Rotterdam players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam get the second half underway!
51.48
With some swift thinking, Ledley Grant plays the ball forward to Linus Schnellinger. Linus Schnellinger flicks a high pass forward. Gary James collects the pass. Gary James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.28
Antonio Bento flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Costa who brings the ball under control. Nuno Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Abdelkrim Chippo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.15
Herve Ducrocq makes a beautiful solo run. Herve Ducrocq whips in a cross ball towards Johnny Wimbée. With a superhuman jump, Johnny Wimbée connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.05
Wes Moore makes a simple pass to James Boyd. James Boyd plays a sublime one-two with Gary James and races in on goal... James Boyd shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Jason Beagrie has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.05
Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Riccardo Campagna replacing Ivan Morales .Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Mihai Dalakis replacing Ledley Grant .
63.25
Herve Ducrocq makes a probing pass to Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.06
Jaouad Le Frapper makes a simple pass to Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
66.27
Zeljko Bresciano makes a probing pass to Linus Schnellinger. Linus Schnellinger surges forward with the ball. Linus Schnellinger tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
67.50
Antonio Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Campagna. Riccardo Campagna sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
69.03
Panagiotis Pappas kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Vennegoor Lamey. Jan Vennegoor Lamey flicks a high ball forward to James Boyd who takes it down. James Boyd shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.06
Panagiotis Polites passes the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jason Beagrie comfortably smothers it!
72.28
Panagiotis Pappas flicks a high pass forward. Linus Schnellinger collects the pass. Linus Schnellinger flicks a high pass forward. James Boyd collects the pass. James Boyd shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
73.36
Panagiotis Pappas flicks a high pass forward. Linus Schnellinger controls it well on his chest. Linus Schnellinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Böhm. Nico Böhm shoots from distance but somehow Jason Beagrie manages to keep it out.
77.11
With some swift thinking, Jan Vennegoor Lamey plays the ball forward to Nico Böhm. Nico Böhm tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
81.21
Bas Maas flicks the ball to his team mate, Herve Ducrocq. Herve Ducrocq knocks the ball forward to Nuno Costa. Nuno Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.26
Kai Jung knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.11
Jan Vennegoor Lamey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary James. Gary James cuts inside the box! Gary James side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jason Beagrie.
87.16
Jan Vennegoor Lamey kicks a strong pass forward to Gary James. Gary James shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
90.00
Jaouad Le Frapper catches Panagiotis Polites on the ankles. The referee calls over Jaouad Le Frapper and shows him a yellow card! Panagiotis Polites hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.6%
60.4%
Play Area
31.7%
41.6%
26.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Beagrie of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings
1.Jason Beagrie (GK)
9
2.Kai Jung (DEF)
6
3.Bas Maas (DEF)yellow card
6
4.John Roberts (DEF)
6
5.Herve Ducrocq (MID)
6
6.Antonio Bento (MID)
6
7.Jaouad Le Frapper (MID)yellow card
6
8.Artur Pinto (MID)
6
9.Nuno Costa (ATT)
7
10.Ivan Morales (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Johnny Wimbée (ATT)
6
 
12.Jody Beckham (GK)
0
13.Alun Gascoigne (MID)
0
14.Riccardo Campagna (MID)
6

1.Abdelkrim Chippo (GK)
7
2.Zeljko Bresciano (DEF)
6
3.Ledley Grant (DEF)
6
4.Panagiotis Pappas (DEF)
7
5.Panagiotis Polites (MID)
6
6.Jan Vennegoor Lamey (MID)
7
7.Linus Schnellinger (MID)
8
8.Wes Moore (MID)
7
9.Gary James (ATT)
8
10.James Boyd (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Nico Böhm (ATT)
6
 
12.Mihai Dalakis (DEF)
6
13.Khalid Abdellaoui (MID)
0
14.Arno Basler (ATT)
0