Commentary:
90+2' Today's attendance is 32275.
90+2' Ajax with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+2' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+2' Ball possession: Ajax: 72%, NEC Nijmegen: 28%.
90+2' A shot from Mikkel Duelund takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
90+2' NEC Nijmegen start a counter attack.
90+2' Ajax are in control of the ball.
90+1' Safe hands from Mattijs Branderhorst as he comes out and claims the ball
90+1' Daley Blind puts in a cross...
90+1' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Souffian Elkarouani relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Steven Berghuis from Ajax tries to play a 1-2 with Victor Jensen, but the ball is intercepted.
90' Ball possession: Ajax: 72%, NEC Nijmegen: 28%.
89' NEC Nijmegen plays a short goal kick.
89' Devyne Rensch from Ajax heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
89' Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
89' Edgar Barreto clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
89' Noussair Mazraoui puts in a cross...
89' Could be a good chance here as Daley Blind from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
89' Ajax are trying to create something here.
88' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Cas Odenthal relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Noussair Mazraoui puts in a cross...
88' Could be a good chance here as Steven Berghuis from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
88' Ajax are trying to create something here.
88' Ajax are in control of the ball.
88' Sebastien Haller from Ajax tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
87' David Neres puts in a cross...
87' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
87' Zakaria Labyad from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
87' Could be a good chance here as Jurrien Timber from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
87' Daley Blind of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
87' Steven Berghuis from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left.
87' Bart van Rooij clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
87' David Neres from Ajax takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
87' Ajax are trying to create something here.
86' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Ajax: 71%, NEC Nijmegen: 29%.
85' Ajax are in control of the ball.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Cas Odenthal from NEC Nijmegen trips Zakaria Labyad
83' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
83' Jurrien Timber relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Javier Vet puts in a cross...
83' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
82' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Souffian Elkarouani relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Steven Berghuis from Ajax had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
82' Daley Blind puts in a cross...
82' Ajax are trying to create something here.
82' Zakaria Labyad takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
81' The referee signals a free kick as Cas Odenthal from NEC Nijmegen trips Sebastien Haller
81' Ajax are trying to create something here.
80' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Goal kick for NEC Nijmegen.
80' Ball possession: Ajax: 72%, NEC Nijmegen: 28%.
80' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
80' Lasse Schoene is leaving the field to be replaced by Javier Vet in a tactical substitution.
80' Jonathan Okita is leaving the field to be replaced by Ilias Bronkhorst in a tactical substitution.
79' Ryan Gravenberch fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
79' Ali Akman could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
78' Ajax are trying to create something here.
78' Ajax are trying to create something here.
77' The referee signals a free kick as Victor Jensen from Ajax trips Lasse Schoene
77' NEC Nijmegen plays a short goal kick.
76' Davy Klaassen is leaving the field to be replaced by Zakaria Labyad in a tactical substitution.
76' Edson Alvarez is leaving the field to be replaced by Victor Jensen in a tactical substitution.
76' What a miss! Noussair Mazraoui has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
76' Devyne Rensch puts in a cross...
75' Ajax are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Ajax: 72%, NEC Nijmegen: 28%.
75' NEC Nijmegen plays a short goal kick.
75' Steven Berghuis from Ajax crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
75' Steven Berghuis from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the right.
74' Devyne Rensch sees his shot deflected off target
74' A shot by Ryan Gravenberch is blocked.
74' Noussair Mazraoui of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
74' Could be a good chance here as Steven Berghuis from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
74' Ajax are in control of the ball.
73' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
72' Ajax are trying to create something here.
72' The referee signals a free kick as Jonathan Okita from NEC Nijmegen trips Jurrien Timber
71' Ajax are trying to create something here.
70' Ajax are in control of the ball.
70' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' Ball possession: Ajax: 71%, NEC Nijmegen: 29%.
69' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
69' Great defending by Devyne Rensch from Ajax to prevent his team conceding a goal.
69' Mikkel Duelund from NEC Nijmegen directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
69' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Ajax are trying to create something here.
68' Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
68' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
67' Ajax are in control of the ball.
67' Goal kick for NEC Nijmegen.
67' That's a great ball by Jurrien Timber from Ajax. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
67' Ajax are trying to create something here.
66' Jordy Bruijn is leaving the field to be replaced by Ali Akman in a tactical substitution.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Daley Blind from Ajax trips Jonathan Okita
65' Ball possession: Ajax: 73%, NEC Nijmegen: 27%.
65' Good effort by Ryan Gravenberch as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
65' Ajax are trying to create something here.
65' David Neres from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
65' Could be a good chance here as Sebastien Haller from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
64' Ajax are trying to create something here.
64' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
63' Noussair Mazraoui is penalised for pushing Mikkel Duelund.
63' Ajax are trying to create something here.
63' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
63' The game is restarted.
62' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
62' Jurrien Timber is penalised for pushing Jordy Bruijn.
62' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
61' Good effort by Sebastien Haller as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
61' Noussair Mazraoui puts in a cross...
61' Ajax are trying to create something here.
60' Steven Berghuis from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
60' Steven Berghuis from Ajax takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
60' Ball possession: Ajax: 74%, NEC Nijmegen: 26%.
60' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
60' Ajax are trying to create something here.
59' Ajax are trying to create something here.
59' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
58' Dusan Tadic is leaving the field to be replaced by David Neres in a tactical substitution.
58' Lisandro Martinez is leaving the field to be replaced by Devyne Rensch in a tactical substitution.
57' Ajax are trying to create something here.
57' Edson Alvarez from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
57' Ajax are trying to create something here.
57' That's a great ball by Mikkel Duelund from NEC Nijmegen. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
56' Mikkel Duelund from NEC Nijmegen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
56' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
56' Steven Berghuis from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Ajax are trying to create something here.
55' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
55' Jordy Bruijn fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
55' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Ajax: 73%, NEC Nijmegen: 27%.
54' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
53' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Ryan Gravenberch relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Bart van Rooij from NEC Nijmegen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
53' Great skill from Bart van Rooij as he dribbles past his opponents
53' Could be a good chance here as Jordy Bruijn from NEC Nijmegen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
52' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Ajax are in control of the ball.
51' Bart van Rooij relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Steven Berghuis puts in a cross...
51' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Ajax are trying to create something here.
50' Steven Berghuis from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
50' Steven Berghuis from Ajax takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
50' Ajax are trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: Ajax: 74%, NEC Nijmegen: 26%.
49' NEC Nijmegen plays a short goal kick.
49' How did he miss that? Ryan Gravenberch has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
49' Steven Berghuis of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
49' Could be a good chance here as Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
49' Ajax are trying to create something here.
49' Goal kick for Ajax.
48' Jonathan Okita goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
48' NEC Nijmegen with a potentially dangerous attack.
48' Jurrien Timber relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Mikkel Duelund from NEC Nijmegen sends a deflected cross into the box.
48' Souffian Elkarouani of NEC Nijmegen passes the ball to a team mate.
48' Souffian Elkarouani from NEC Nijmegen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
48' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
48' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Ajax are in control of the ball.
47' Bart van Rooij relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Steven Berghuis puts in a cross...
46' Ajax are trying to create something here.
46' Ajax are trying to create something here.
46' Davy Klaassen from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
46' Could be a good chance here as Sebastien Haller from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
46' Ajax are trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' Ajax has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Ajax: 75%, NEC Nijmegen: 25%.
45+1' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Dangerous challenge by Jurrien Timber from Ajax. Jordy Bruijn on the receiving end of that.
45' Ajax are trying to create something here.
45' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45' Dusan Tadic of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
45' Ball possession: Ajax: 74%, NEC Nijmegen: 26%.
45' Ajax are trying to create something here.
44' Safe hands from Mattijs Branderhorst as he comes out and claims the ball
44' Steven Berghuis from Ajax had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
44' Ajax start a counter attack.
44' Jonathan Okita could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
43' Ajax are trying to create something here.
43' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' Goal kick for NEC Nijmegen.
42' What a miss! Davy Klaassen has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
42' Steven Berghuis puts in a cross...
42' Could be a good chance here as Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
41' Ajax are trying to create something here.
41' Ajax are in control of the ball.
41' Souffian Elkarouani comes back onto the field.
41' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
41' The game is restarted.
41' Souffian Elkarouani is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
40' Souffian Elkarouani is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
40' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
40' Ball possession: Ajax: 74%, NEC Nijmegen: 26%.
39' Steven Berghuis provided the assist for the goal.
39' G O O O A A A L - Dusan Tadic scores with the left foot!39' Could be a good chance here as Steven Berghuis from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
39' Could be a good chance here as Davy Klaassen from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
39' Ajax start a counter attack.
39' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
39' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
38' Ajax are in control of the ball.
38' Mattijs Branderhorst relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
38' Souffian Elkarouani clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
38' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
37' Ajax are in control of the ball.
36' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
36' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Ajax are trying to create something here.
35' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
35' Davy Klaassen from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
35' Ball possession: Ajax: 74%, NEC Nijmegen: 26%.
34' Ajax are in control of the ball.
34' Safe hands from Mattijs Branderhorst as he comes out and claims the ball
34' Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
34' Ajax are trying to create something here.
34' Safe hands from Maarten Stekelenburg as he comes out and claims the ball
34' A shot by Lasse Schoene is blocked.
33' NEC Nijmegen with a potentially dangerous attack.
33' Jordy Bruijn from NEC Nijmegen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
33' Could be a good chance here as Lasse Schoene from NEC Nijmegen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
33' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
33' A shot by Jonathan Okita is blocked.
33' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
33' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
32' Souffian Elkarouani relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Dusan Tadic from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Ajax are trying to create something here.
32' Goal kick for Ajax.
32' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Cas Odenthal relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Ryan Gravenberch swings in a cross from the free kick.
31' The referee signals a free kick as Edgar Barreto from NEC Nijmegen trips Daley Blind
30' Ajax are trying to create something here.
30' Cas Odenthal relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Dusan Tadic from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
30' Jurrien Timber of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
30' Ball possession: Ajax: 76%, NEC Nijmegen: 24%.
30' Ajax are trying to create something here.
30' Dusan Tadic from Ajax sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
30' Jurrien Timber of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
29' Ajax are trying to create something here.
29' Ajax are in control of the ball.
28' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Cas Odenthal relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
27' Ryan Gravenberch sees his shot deflected off target
27' Ajax are trying to create something here.
27' Ajax are trying to create something here.
26' Goal kick for NEC Nijmegen.
26' A chance presents itself to Sebastien Haller from Ajax but his header goes wide
26' Noussair Mazraoui puts in a cross...
26' Sebastien Haller has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
26' Steven Berghuis of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
26' Steven Berghuis from Ajax takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
25' Ryan Gravenberch carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
25' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Magnus Mattsson is leaving the field to be replaced by Edgar Barreto in a tactical substitution.
25' Ball possession: Ajax: 75%, NEC Nijmegen: 25%.
24' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
24' What a miss! Mikkel Duelund has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
24' Lasse Schoene swings in a cross from the free kick.
24' The referee signals a free kick as Edson Alvarez from Ajax trips Jonathan Okita
23' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
23' Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Souffian Elkarouani puts in a cross...
23' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
23' Goal kick for NEC Nijmegen.
22' Steven Berghuis from Ajax crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
22' Bart van Rooij relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
22' Edson Alvarez sees his shot deflected off target
22' Davy Klaassen from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
22' Ryan Gravenberch of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
21' Ajax are trying to create something here.
21' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Ajax: 82%, NEC Nijmegen: 18%.
20' G O O O O O A A L - Dusan Tadic finds the net with the left foot!20' Poor play by Bart van Rooij as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
20' Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
20' Should have been a goal! Edson Alvarez gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Mattijs Branderhorst!
19' Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
19' Davy Klaassen of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
19' Ajax start a counter attack.
19' Ivan Marquez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
19' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
19' Safe hands from Mattijs Branderhorst as he comes out and claims the ball
19' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
18' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
18' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
18' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
18' Dusan Tadic of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
18' Great skill from Dusan Tadic as he dribbles past his opponents
18' Ajax are trying to create something here.
18' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
18' How did he miss that? Jonathan Okita has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
18' NEC Nijmegen start a counter attack.
18' Maarten Stekelenburg could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
18' Ajax are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
18' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Goal kick for NEC Nijmegen.
17' How did he miss that? Sebastien Haller has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
17' Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
17' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
15' Ball possession: Ajax: 87%, NEC Nijmegen: 13%.
14' The goal was given with the help of the Goal Line Technology!
14' OWN GOAL - Bart van Rooij sends the ball into his own net!14' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Ajax stands.
14' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
14' Edson Alvarez sees his shot deflected off target
14' A shot by Sebastien Haller is blocked.
14' Mattijs Branderhorst relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Bart van Rooij from NEC Nijmegen is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
14' Steven Berghuis of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
14' Davy Klaassen of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
14' Steven Berghuis of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
14' Ajax are trying to create something here.
14' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Cas Odenthal relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Davy Klaassen from Ajax had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
14' Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
14' Dusan Tadic of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
13' Great skill from Dusan Tadic as he dribbles past his opponents
13' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
13' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
13' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Ajax are trying to create something here.
12' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Ivan Marquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Daley Blind from Ajax sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
12' Could be a good chance here as Dusan Tadic from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
12' Ajax are trying to create something here.
11' Ajax are in control of the ball.
10' Dusan Tadic provided the assist for the goal.
10' G O O O O A A A L - Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax heads the ball from close range into the net.10' Dusan Tadic of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
10' Could be a good chance here as Daley Blind from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
10' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
10' Ajax are trying to create something here.
10' Ajax are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Ajax: 83%, NEC Nijmegen: 17%.
10' A shot by Steven Berghuis is blocked.
10' Ivan Marquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Dusan Tadic swings in a cross from the free kick.
10' The referee signals a free kick as Bart van Rooij from NEC Nijmegen trips Dusan Tadic
9' Ajax are trying to create something here.
8' Ajax are trying to create something here.
8' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Ivan Marquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' A player from Ajax takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
8' Dusan Tadic from Ajax tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
8' Could be a good chance here as Daley Blind from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
8' Ajax are trying to create something here.
8' Steven Berghuis from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the right.
8' Bart van Rooij clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
7' Noussair Mazraoui sends a long ball upfield.
7' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Noussair Mazraoui provided the assist for the goal.
6' G O O O A A A L - Sebastien Haller volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right. A great finish!6' Noussair Mazraoui puts in a cross...
6' Ajax are trying to create something here.
6' Steven Berghuis from Ajax heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
6' Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
6' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Ajax: 77%, NEC Nijmegen: 23%.
5' Ajax are in control of the ball.
4' Ajax are trying to create something here.
4' Goal kick for NEC Nijmegen.
4' Oh no. From a promising position Davy Klaassen from Ajax miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
4' Edson Alvarez from Ajax heads the ball to a team mate.
3' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
3' The resulting free-kick is taken by Dusan Tadic and his strike forces a good save from Mattijs Branderhorst. It's a corner
3' The referee signals a free kick as Souffian Elkarouani from NEC Nijmegen trips Steven Berghuis
2' Cas Odenthal relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
2' Should have been a goal! Sebastien Haller gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Mattijs Branderhorst!
2' CHANCE! Sebastien Haller finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
2' Davy Klaassen carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
2' Ajax are trying to create something here.
1' Ajax are in control of the ball.
1' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
1' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' NEC Nijmegen kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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