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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 18,101 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bert Westerveld.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bert Westerveld.
0.00
0-0Roda JC Kerkrade kick off and get the match underway!
2.56
0-0Ignacio Olfers barges into Robert Cooke. Ignacio Olfers is shown the yellow card! Robert Cooke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.24
0-0Patrick Walser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers shoots from distance but it flies wide!
6.48
0-1Ignacio Olfers hits a low pass to Wouter Ebbinge. Wouter Ebbinge knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Vitaliy Skachenko had no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
10.15
Robert Cooke threads the ball through to Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh knocks the ball forward to Norman Greening. Norman Greening sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.44
1-1Tijani Hamers makes a simple pass to Boudewijn ten Brink. Boudewijn ten Brink whips in a cross ball towards Wouter Ebbinge. Wouter Ebbinge rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Vitaliy Skachenko.
24.23
1-1With some swift thinking, Mark Ax plays the ball forward to Patrick Walser. Patrick Walser kicks a strong pass forward to Wouter Ebbinge. Wouter Ebbinge whips in a cross ball towards Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Robert Cooke steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
26.53
1-1Boudewijn ten Brink runs straight at the opposition's defence. Boudewijn ten Brink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.47
Craig Burley flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Dreef holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ignacio Dreef threads the ball through to Ruud Klein. Ruud Klein lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.45
Fernando Alonso flicks a high pass forward to Kai Wallner who brings the ball under control. Kai Wallner plays a quick one-two with Ignacio Dreef and rushes in on goal... Kai Wallner strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball strikes Jurgen van Vliet's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
33.34
2-1It's a corner kick. Norman Greening loops the ball in to towards the near post. Mark Ax chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
38.48
Boudewijn ten Brink flicks a high ball forward to Tijani Hamers who takes it down. Tijani Hamers whips in a cross ball towards Wouter Ebbinge. Wouter Ebbinge gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Wouter Ebbinge scores for Ajax Amsterdam!!
44.54
Patrick Walser threads a neat ball through to Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roda JC Kerkrade players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the second half!
47.18
Craig Burley flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Alonso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef shoots from 25 yards. Jesper Witschge gets down and covers it.
51.53
Patrick Walser decides to run forward with the ball. Patrick Walser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hassan Abdellaoui.
55.58
Patrick Walser flicks the ball to his team mate, Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Burley.
60.53
2-2Roda JC Kerkrade have made 2 substitutions with Adam Gallagher replacing Hassan Abdellaoui and Titus McManaman replacing Ignacio Dreef .Ajax Amsterdam have made 3 substitutions with Raymond Heering replacing Jurgen van Vliet, Diego Ten Hag replacing Patrick Walser and Sieb Vermeulen replacing Wouter Ebbinge .
61.61
Kasper Conteh knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Romero P. Redondo!
65.03
Tijani Hamers sees Boudewijn ten Brink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Boudewijn ten Brink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
71.55
Robert Cooke flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Klein. Ruud Klein shoots from distance but is denied by Jesper Witschge. Excellent save.
72.57
Sieb Vermeulen comes in with a late challenge on Robert Cooke. The referee calls over Sieb Vermeulen and shows him a yellow card! Robert Cooke runs off the knock.
77.34
Roda JC Kerkrade have made a substitution with Clive Fletcher replacing Kasper Conteh .
78.34
Robert Cooke flicks a high ball forward to Clive Fletcher who takes it down. Clive Fletcher makes a simple pass to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.14
Diego Ten Hag flicks the ball to his team mate, Sieb Vermeulen. Sieb Vermeulen whips in a cross ball towards Boudewijn ten Brink. Boudewijn ten Brink is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.25
Ruud Klein kicks a strong pass forward to Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher plays a quick one-two with Titus McManaman and rushes in on goal... Clive Fletcher shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
3-2Fernando Alonso knocks the ball forward to Ruud Klein. Ruud Klein makes a probing pass to Romero P. Redondo but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wouter Ebbinge of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vitaliy Skachenko (GK)
6
2. Craig Burley (DEF)
6
3. Robert Cooke (DEF)
7
4. Hassan Abdellaoui (DEF)
6
5. Kasper Conteh (MID)
7
6. Ruud Klein (MID)
7
7. Fernando Alonso (MID)
8
8. Norman Greening (MID)
8
9. Ignacio Dreef (ATT)
6
10. Kai Wallner (ATT)
8
11. Romero P. Redondo (ATT)
8
12. Adam Gallagher (DEF)
6
13. Clive Fletcher (MID)
6
14. Titus McManaman (ATT)
6
1. Jesper Witschge (GK)
6
2. Giovanni Van Eijk (DEF)
6
3. Henk Heije (DEF)
6
4. Mark Ax (DEF)
6
5. Jurgen van Vliet (DEF)
6
6. Patrick Walser (MID)
7
7. Ignacio Olfers (MID)
9
8. Boudewijn ten Brink (MID)
7
9. Tijani Hamers (ATT)
7
10. Jesper Riga (ATT)
6
11. Wouter Ebbinge (ATT)
9
12. Raymond Heering (DEF)
6
13. Diego Ten Hag (MID)
6
14. Sieb Vermeulen (ATT)
5