Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 19,314 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jeffrey Robbemond.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jeffrey Robbemond.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Groningen kicking off!
4.16
0-0Peter Buffel takes it forward alone. Peter Buffel edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Peter Buffel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Yoichi Yamaguchi.
5.53
0-0David Ljungberg takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Kemal Edghill gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
9.59
0-0Ronald De Goey chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Edghill. Kemal Edghill rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.42
0-1Ronald De Goey hits a low pass to Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Edghill. Kemal Edghill is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.38
Ronald De Goey makes a beautiful solo run. Ronald De Goey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
26.40
Harald Gentenaar threads a neat ball through to Bruno Congo. Bruno Congo knocks in a cross ball towards Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Roger Bisseling. What a save!
27.56
Jean-Christophe Petereyns makes a probing pass to Sven Witte. Sven Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Jamal Van De Ouweland. Jamal Van De Ouweland connects with a diving header. Yoichi Yamaguchi easily picks it out of the air!
28.53
0-1Harald Gentenaar clumsily knocks into Peter Buffel. The referee brings Harald Gentenaar to one side and gives him a warning! Peter Buffel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.48
0-1Harvey Viscaal runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Harvey Viscaal knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jamal Van De Ouweland is offside!
32.18
Ronald De Goey decides to run forward with the ball. Ronald De Goey shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Roger Bisseling.
33.39
It's a corner kick which Ronald De Goey takes quickly, playing the ball short to Harald Gentenaar. Harald Gentenaar heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Joos Van Gobbel chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
34.29
Ronald De Goey flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Congo who brings the ball under control. Bruno Congo lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Edghill. Kemal Edghill makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.52
With great vision, Peter Buffel plays the ball forward to Bert Wau. Bert Wau makes a probing pass between the defence to Jamal Van De Ouweland. Jamal Van De Ouweland shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Yoichi Yamaguchi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.47
Harald Gentenaar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira cuts inside the box! Gaspar Teixeira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Roger Bisseling gets down and covers it.
45.00
Harvey Viscaal runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Harvey Viscaal rushes past Brenny Kerkhof! Harvey Viscaal shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
47.45
Brenny Kerkhof makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronald De Goey. Ronald De Goey hits a low pass to Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
48.05
Peter Buffel flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Viscaal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harvey Viscaal whips in a cross ball towards Bert Wau. Bert Wau beats his man to it with a header. Yoichi Yamaguchi gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
51.30
Efrain Correa hacks Jamal Van De Ouweland from behind! The referee calls over Efrain Correa and warns him to calm down! Jamal Van De Ouweland stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Manuel Dugarry plays the ball forward to Ronald De Goey. Ronald De Goey threads the ball through to Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.42
Harald Gentenaar sees Kemal Edghill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Edghill passes the ball forward to Tonton Partin. Some silky footwork from Tonton Partin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Roger Bisseling reads it well. Great keeping!
60.54
1-2Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Esteban Pulido replacing Kemal Edghill .
61.63
David Ljungberg passes the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Petereyns. Jean-Christophe Petereyns makes a probing pass to Sven Witte. Sven Witte tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
63.22
Peter Buffel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bert Wau. Bert Wau tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
66.46
1-2Jean-Christophe Petereyns knocks the ball to his team mate, Jamal Van De Ouweland. Jamal Van De Ouweland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Efrain Correa.
67.30
Harald Gentenaar makes a probing pass to Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
71.22
Ronald De Goey kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Esteban Pulido. Esteban Pulido outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
78.43
Jean-Christophe Petereyns threads the ball through to Sven Witte. Sven Witte shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
81.33
Brenny Kerkhof brings the ball forward. Brenny Kerkhof passes the ball forward to Bruno Congo. Bruno Congo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.52
Jean-Christophe Petereyns threads a neat ball through to Sven Witte. Sven Witte plays a scrappy one-two with Harvey Viscaal and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Sven Witte provides some space. He shoots at goal but Yoichi Yamaguchi reads it well. Great save!
84.13
Efrain Correa makes a beautiful solo run. Efrain Correa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin lofts in a cross ball towards Esteban Pulido. Esteban Pulido makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
89.33
Efrain Correa sees Ronald De Goey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronald De Goey knocks the ball to his team mate, Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin shoots from distance but somehow Roger Bisseling manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jamal Van De Ouweland 40 | Kemal Edghill 18, 34 Esteban Pulido 71 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kemal Edghill of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Roger Bisseling (GK)
8
2. Wouter Bakker (DEF)
6
3. Joos Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
4. Jorge Moreira (DEF)
6
5. David Ljungberg (DEF)
6
6. Peter Buffel (MID)
7
7. Jean-Christophe Petereyns (MID)
7
8. Harvey Viscaal (MID)
7
9. Sven Witte (ATT)
6
10. Jamal Van De Ouweland (ATT)
7
11. Bert Wau (ATT)
6
12. Hans Visser (MID)
0
13. Peter Heering (ATT)
0
14. Donny de Bruin (MID)
0
1. Yoichi Yamaguchi (GK)
8
2. Manuel Dugarry (DEF)
6
3. Brenny Kerkhof (DEF)
7
4. Efrain Correa (DEF)
6
5. Martin Van Der Luer (DEF)
6
6. Harald Gentenaar (MID)
7
7. Ronald De Goey (MID)
8
8. Bruno Congo (ATT)
7
9. Gaspar Teixeira (ATT)
7
10. Tonton Partin (ATT)
7
11. Kemal Edghill (ATT)
10
12. Brutil Peters (DEF)
0
13. Nicola Sulcis (MID)
0
14. Esteban Pulido (ATT)
8