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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Juventus Stadium where Juventus play Ajax Amsterdam in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Juventus 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 Hennie Van Der Vaart.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Juventus 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 Hennie Van Der Vaart.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Juventus kick off!
2.38
0-0Ed Verlinden lofts the ball long. Kurt Van Der Schaaf sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Javier Miller!
4.31
0-0Tomas Sousa chips the ball to his team mate, John Barton. John Barton passes the ball forward but Hakan Özalan is offside!
9.44
0-0Pablo Rubio picks a pass forward to Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning lofts in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
10.01
1-0Frank Grant sees Scott Higginbotham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke threads a neat ball through to Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
16.06
Martins Emerson knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke knocks in a cross ball towards John Barton. John Barton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Juventus!
21.35
Alexandre Silva punts the ball hopefully upfield. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.20
Frank Grant advances with the ball. Frank Grant passes the ball forward to John Barton. John Barton shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.44
Jose Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. John Barton collects the pass. John Barton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.54
Bruno Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Sturba. Jonathan Sturba makes a simple pass to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball towards Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning flicks the ball with his head. Javier Miller comfortably punches it away to safety.
33.23
Alun Bolton hits a low pass to Scott Higginbotham. With imagination, Scott Higginbotham plays the ball forward to Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke hits a low pass to John Barton. John Barton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Saul Lozano.
34.04
2-1It's a corner kick. Scott Higginbotham loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Ed Verlinden reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
38.57
Ed Verlinden receives the ball from a throw-in from Alexandre Silva. Ed Verlinden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Sturba. Jonathan Sturba makes a simple pass to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball towards Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning makes a looping header on goal. Wonderful reactions from Javier Miller keeps it out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Juventus appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam get the second half underway!
48.29
Frank Grant threads the ball through to Scott Higginbotham. Scott Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke finds some space and shoots from distance but Saul Lozano is on top of it.
49.02
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.45
2-1Ed Verlinden comes in with a late challenge on Hakan Özalan. The referee brings Ed Verlinden to one side and gives him a warning! Hakan Özalan runs off the knock.
55.50
Jose Montero threads a neat ball through to Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning lofts in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Javier Miller.
56.16
2-1It's a corner kick. Jose Montero kicks a low ball out wide. Kurt Van Der Schaaf shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
57.05
Pablo Rubio kicks a strong pass forward to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen whips in a cross ball towards Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Javier Miller!
65.45
Jonathan Sturba hits a low pass to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Javier Miller. What a save!
69.14
2-1Alexandre Silva controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Sturba. Jonathan Sturba flicks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf edges inside the box! Rodrigo Burgos clumsily knocks into Kurt Van Der Schaaf. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
69.14
2-1The referee points to the spot..
70.44
Kurt Van Der Schaaf takes a short run up. It's in!! Javier Miller had no chance!!
71.50
Bruno Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Rubio controls it well on his chest. Pablo Rubio chips the ball to his team mate, Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning shoots from outside the area. Javier Miller gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
81.55
Jose Montero flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Koning collects the pass. Luuk Koning whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
84.18
2-2Pablo Rubio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.41
2-2Jose Vazquez hacks Pablo Rubio from behind! The referee calls over Jose Vazquez and shows him a yellow card! Pablo Rubio runs off the knock.
87.14
Alexandre Silva passes the ball forward to Jose Montero. Jose Montero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Javier Miller gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
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
| Hakan Özalan 10 John Barton 16 | Kurt Van Der Schaaf 21, 70 (p) |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Javier Miller (GK)
9
2. Alun Bolton (DEF)
7
3. Frank Grant (DEF)
8
4. Rodrigo Burgos (DEF)
6
5. Scott Higginbotham (MID)
6
6. Martins Emerson (MID)
6
7. Jose Vazquez (MID)
6
8. Tomas Sousa (MID)
6
9. Hakan Özalan (ATT)
8
10. John Barton (ATT)
8
11. Nigel Clarke (ATT)
8
12. Peter Chevallier (DEF)
0
13. Alen Vukoja (MID)
0
14. Adolfo Ramirez (ATT)
0
1. Saul Lozano (GK)
6
2. Ed Verlinden (DEF)
6
3. Bruno Bravo (DEF)
6
4. Alexandre Silva (DEF)
6
5. Mohammed Capron (DEF)
6
6. Jose Montero (MID)
6
7. Pablo Rubio (MID)
7
8. Jonathan Sturba (MID)
7
9. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen (ATT)
7
10. Kurt Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
9
11. Luuk Koning (ATT)
7
12. Ricardo Molowny (DEF)
0
13. Isami Fujita (MID)
0
14. Rui Westerveld (ATT)
0