Commentary:
90+6' Plenty of chances in this game but neither team could score the decisive goal
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Today's attendance is 18033.
90+6' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 39%, Ajax: 61%.
90+6' Tijani Reijnders relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+6' Noussair Mazraoui puts in a cross...
90+5' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+5' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 40%, Ajax: 60%.
90+5' Owen Wijndal relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' Steven Berghuis swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+5' Yellow card for Owen Wijndal.
90+5' Owen Wijndal from AZ Alkmaar goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Noussair Mazraoui
90+5' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Evangelos Pavlidis is leaving the field to be replaced by Zakaria Aboukhlal in a tactical substitution.
90+3' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Pantelis Hatzidiakos relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Nicolas Tagliafico puts in a cross...
90+3' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Fredrik Midtsjoe relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Nicolas Tagliafico puts in a cross...
90+3' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Evangelos Pavlidis from AZ Alkmaar receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
90+2' Dangerous challenge by Evangelos Pavlidis from AZ Alkmaar. Maarten Stekelenburg on the receiving end of that.
90+2' Safe hands from Maarten Stekelenburg as he comes out and claims the ball
90+2' Yukinari Sugawara puts in a cross...
90+1' Edson Alvarez is penalised for pushing Evangelos Pavlidis.
90+1' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' A chance presents itself to Davy Klaassen from Ajax but his header goes wide
90+1' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
90+1' Great defending by Bruno Martins Indi from AZ Alkmaar to prevent his team conceding a goal.
90' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 39%, Ajax: 61%.
90' Edson Alvarez has a great chance to score, but his header is somehow cleared off the line!
90' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
90' Jordy Clasie clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90' Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
89' A shot by Sebastien Haller is blocked.
89' Peter Vindahl Jensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Davy Klaassen puts in a cross...
89' Pantelis Hatzidiakos relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Mohamed Daramy puts in a cross...
89' Ajax are trying to create something here.
88' Fredrik Midtsjoe hand-balls.
88' Haakon Evjen is leaving the field to be replaced by Tijani Reijnders in a tactical substitution.
88' The game is restarted.
87' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
87' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
87' With that goal, Ajax equalised. Game on!
86' Steven Berghuis provided the assist for the goal.
86' G O O O A A A L - Edson Alvarez from Ajax heads the ball home!86' Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
86' Owen Wijndal clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
86' Dusan Tadic swings in a cross from the free kick.
86' Pantelis Hatzidiakos from AZ Alkmaar commits a foul by elbowing Sebastien Haller
85' Goal kick for Ajax.
85' Dani de Wit from AZ Alkmaar sends an effort wide of target
85' Fredrik Midtsjoe from AZ Alkmaar makes a great pass and space opens up...
85' Jesper Karlsson of AZ Alkmaar passes the ball to a team mate.
85' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
85' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
85' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 40%, Ajax: 60%.
84' Davy Klaassen from Ajax fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
84' Noussair Mazraoui of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
84' Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
84' Dani de Wit relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
83' Ajax are trying to create something here.
83' The referee signals a free kick as Fredrik Midtsjoe from AZ Alkmaar trips Dusan Tadic
83' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
82' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Daley Blind is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohammed Kudus in a tactical substitution.
82' The game is restarted.
81' Haakon Evjen is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
81' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
81' Steven Berghuis from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but Peter Vindahl Jensen comes out to smother the ball.
81' Steven Berghuis from Ajax takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
80' Evangelos Pavlidis from AZ Alkmaar goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jurrien Timber
80' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 41%, Ajax: 59%.
79' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
79' Jesper Karlsson from AZ Alkmaar crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
78' Yellow card for Davy Klaassen.
78' Reckless challenge there. Davy Klaassen commits a rough foul on Dani de Wit
78' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
78' How did he miss that? Sebastien Haller has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
77' Steven Berghuis from Ajax puts in a great cross...
77' Dani de Wit relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Dusan Tadic swings in a cross from the free kick.
77' Haakon Evjen is penalised for pushing Davy Klaassen.
77' Peter Vindahl Jensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
76' Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
76' Ajax are trying to create something here.
75' A wonderful team goal!
75' Jesper Karlsson provided the assist for the goal.
75' G O O O A A A L - Haakon Evjen volleys the ball into the back of the net with the left. A great finish!75' Jesper Karlsson from AZ Alkmaar puts in a great cross...
75' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 41%, Ajax: 59%.
75' Sebastien Haller relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' A player from AZ Alkmaar takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
74' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
73' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' Yukinari Sugawara relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Steven Berghuis swings in a cross from the free kick.
72' Yellow card for Jordy Clasie.
71' Reckless challenge there. Jordy Clasie commits a rough foul on Nicolas Tagliafico
71' Ajax are trying to create something here.
71' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 42%, Ajax: 58%.
70' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
70' Brian Brobbey is injured and is replaced by Mohamed Daramy.
69' Brian Brobbey is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
69' Brian Brobbey is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
69' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
68' Evangelos Pavlidis from AZ Alkmaar tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
68' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
68' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
67' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Evangelos Pavlidis comes back onto the field.
67' Kenneth Taylor is leaving the field to be replaced by Steven Berghuis in a tactical substitution.
66' Devyne Rensch is leaving the field to be replaced by Noussair Mazraoui in a tactical substitution.
66' The game is restarted.
66' Evangelos Pavlidis is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
66' Evangelos Pavlidis is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
65' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
65' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 40%, Ajax: 60%.
64' Sebastien Haller is penalised for pushing Owen Wijndal.
63' With that goal, AZ Alkmaar equalised. Game on!
62' Owen Wijndal provided the assist for the goal.
62' G O O O A A A L - Evangelos Pavlidis from AZ Alkmaar heads the ball home!62' Owen Wijndal from AZ Alkmaar puts in a great cross...
62' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
62' Jurrien Timber is penalised for pushing Evangelos Pavlidis.
62' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
61' Jesper Karlsson from AZ Alkmaar crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
61' Daley Blind relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Yukinari Sugawara puts in a cross...
60' The referee signals a free kick as Sebastien Haller from Ajax trips Owen Wijndal
60' Sebastien Haller from Ajax commits a foul by elbowing Bruno Martins Indi
60' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 38%, Ajax: 62%.
60' Great vision by Bruno Martins Indi from AZ Alkmaar as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
60' Dusan Tadic from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
60' Nicolas Tagliafico of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
59' The referee signals a free kick as Yukinari Sugawara from AZ Alkmaar trips Brian Brobbey
58' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
58' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
57' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
57' Ajax are in control of the ball.
56' Good effort by Evangelos Pavlidis as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
56' Haakon Evjen from AZ Alkmaar heads the ball to a team mate.
56' Jesper Karlsson puts in a cross...
55' Ajax are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 39%, Ajax: 61%.
54' Ajax are in control of the ball.
54' Ajax are trying to create something here.
53' Peter Vindahl Jensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
53' Peter Vindahl Jensen clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
53' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
52' Should have been a goal! Brian Brobbey gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Peter Vindahl Jensen!
52' Could be a good chance here as Dusan Tadic from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
51' Ajax are trying to create something here.
50' Ajax are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 41%, Ajax: 59%.
50' Nicolas Tagliafico is penalised for pushing Haakon Evjen.
50' Bruno Martins Indi relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Kenneth Taylor puts in a cross...
49' Ajax are trying to create something here.
49' The referee signals a free kick as Bruno Martins Indi from AZ Alkmaar trips Sebastien Haller
48' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
48' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
47' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
46' Jesper Karlsson from AZ Alkmaar sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
46' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
46' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
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: AZ Alkmaar: 39%, Ajax: 61%.
45+1' Brian Brobbey is penalised for pushing Bruno Martins Indi.
45+1' Great vision by Jurrien Timber from Ajax as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
45+1' Owen Wijndal from AZ Alkmaar passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ajax are in control of the ball.
45' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 39%, Ajax: 61%.
45' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' The referee signals a free kick as Jordy Clasie from AZ Alkmaar trips Sebastien Haller
43' Ajax managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
42' Kenneth Taylor provided the assist for the goal.
42' G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Brian Brobbey from Ajax with the left foot.42' Kenneth Taylor carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
42' Ajax are in control of the ball.
41' Safe hands from Maarten Stekelenburg as he comes out and claims the ball
41' Yukinari Sugawara puts in a cross...
41' Kenneth Taylor is penalised for pushing Fredrik Midtsjoe.
41' Brian Brobbey from Ajax is ruled offside.
41' Evangelos Pavlidis relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
40' The game is restarted.
40' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
40' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 39%, Ajax: 61%.
40' Brian Brobbey from Ajax heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
40' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
39' Bruno Martins Indi clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
39' Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
39' Ajax are trying to create something here.
38' Bruno Martins Indi from AZ Alkmaar directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
38' Bruno Martins Indi from AZ Alkmaar takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
38' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
37' Ajax are in control of the ball.
36' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Yukinari Sugawara from AZ Alkmaar is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
36' Nicolas Tagliafico puts in a cross...
36' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Danger averted there as Jurrien Timber from Ajax clears the danger with a good tackle
35' Dani de Wit of AZ Alkmaar passes the ball to a team mate.
35' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 39%, Ajax: 61%.
34' Safe hands from Peter Vindahl Jensen as he comes out and claims the ball
34' Nicolas Tagliafico puts in a cross...
34' Danger averted there as Edson Alvarez from Ajax clears the danger with a good tackle
34' AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
33' Ajax are trying to create something here.
33' Safe hands from Maarten Stekelenburg as he comes out and claims the ball
33' Jesper Karlsson puts in a cross...
32' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
32' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
31' Jesper Karlsson from AZ Alkmaar sends an effort wide of target
31' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
31' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
31' Dusan Tadic from Ajax is ruled offside.
30' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 37%, Ajax: 63%.
30' The referee signals a free kick as Dusan Tadic from Ajax trips Owen Wijndal
30' Owen Wijndal relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Nicolas Tagliafico puts in a cross...
29' Dusan Tadic from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29' Nicolas Tagliafico of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
29' Ajax are trying to create something here.
29' Sebastien Haller from Ajax makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
29' Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
28' Ajax are in control of the ball.
27' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
26' Ajax are trying to create something here.
26' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
25' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 38%, Ajax: 62%.
24' Brian Brobbey is penalised for pushing Pantelis Hatzidiakos.
24' Evangelos Pavlidis is penalised for pushing Daley Blind.
24' AZ Alkmaar plays a short goal kick.
23' Kenneth Taylor from Ajax fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
23' Pantelis Hatzidiakos relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Nicolas Tagliafico puts in a cross...
23' The referee signals a free kick as Pantelis Hatzidiakos from AZ Alkmaar trips Brian Brobbey
22' Owen Wijndal from AZ Alkmaar is ruled offside.
22' A shot by Yukinari Sugawara is blocked.
22' Owen Wijndal puts in a cross...
22' Some neat football here as Owen Wijndal from AZ Alkmaar plays a 1-2 with Jesper Karlsson.
22' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
22' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' The game is restarted.
21' Devyne Rensch is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
21' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
20' Good effort by Jesper Karlsson as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
20' Poor play by Nicolas Tagliafico as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
20' Owen Wijndal puts in a cross...
20' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 36%, Ajax: 64%.
19' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
19' Sebastien Haller from Ajax sends an effort wide of target
19' Nicolas Tagliafico from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box.
19' A chance opens up as Dusan Tadic from Ajax successfully finds a team mate in the area...
18' Ajax are trying to create something here.
17' Ajax are trying to create something here.
17' Great vision by Pantelis Hatzidiakos from AZ Alkmaar as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
17' Brian Brobbey from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
16' Dusan Tadic of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
16' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Peter Vindahl Jensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Nicolas Tagliafico puts in a cross...
16' Ajax are trying to create something here.
15' Safe hands from Maarten Stekelenburg as he comes out and claims the ball
15' Jordy Clasie puts in a cross...
15' Owen Wijndal from AZ Alkmaar tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
15' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 42%, Ajax: 58%.
14' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
14' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' AZ Alkmaar plays a short goal kick.
13' Nicolas Tagliafico from Ajax crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
12' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' AZ Alkmaar plays a short goal kick.
11' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Ajax are in control of the ball.
10' Safe hands from Maarten Stekelenburg as he comes out and claims the ball
10' A shot by Jesper Karlsson is blocked.
10' Yukinari Sugawara puts in a cross...
10' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 37%, Ajax: 63%.
10' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
9' Jesper Karlsson fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
9' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
9' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
8' Safe hands from Peter Vindahl Jensen as he comes out and claims the ball
8' Pantelis Hatzidiakos could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
8' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Evangelos Pavlidis relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
7' Bruno Martins Indi clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
7' Ajax are trying to create something here.
7' AZ Alkmaar plays a short goal kick.
6' A chance presents itself to Nicolas Tagliafico from Ajax but his header goes wide
6' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
6' Devyne Rensch from Ajax tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
6' Ajax are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 26%, Ajax: 74%.
5' Brian Brobbey from Ajax is ruled offside.
5' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
4' The referee signals a free kick as Fredrik Midtsjoe from AZ Alkmaar trips Dusan Tadic
3' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
3' Ajax are in control of the ball.
3' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Dani de Wit relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Dusan Tadic swings in a cross from the free kick.
2' Yukinari Sugawara is penalised for pushing Dusan Tadic.
1' Dusan Tadic from Ajax sends a shot outside the penalty box, but the [goalkeeper] manages to grab the ball.
1' Ajax are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Ajax kick-off, and the game is underway.
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