Commentary:
90+6'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6'Ball possession: Ajax: 65%, VVV-Venlo: 35%.
90+6'A direct free kick from Dusan Tadic results in a corner kick after a save by the keeper.
90+5'The referee signals a free kick as Danny Post from VVV-Venlo trips Sean Klaiber
90+5'Ajax is trying to create something here.
90+4'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
90+3'A chance presents itself to Sebastien Haller from Ajax but his header goes wide
90+3'Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
90+3'A shot from Sean Klaiber goes to a corner kick after a save by the keeper.
90+2'Could be a good chance here as Dusan Tadic from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+2'Goal kick for Ajax.
90+2'Arjan Swinkels from VVV-Venlo sends an effort wide of target
90+1'Vito van Crooij puts in a cross...
90+1'Sebastien Haller relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1'Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo swings in the corner from the right.
90+1'A shot by Tobias Pachonik is blocked.
90+1'The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90'Ball possession: Ajax: 65%, VVV-Venlo: 35%.
90'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90'Guus Hupperts from VVV-Venlo crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
90'Antony from Ajax tries to play a 1-2 with Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, but the ball is intercepted.
89'Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
89'Yahcuroo Roemer puts in a cross...
89'Good effort by Georgios Giakoumakis as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
88'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
88'Antony fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
87'The referee signals a free kick as Perr Schuurs from Ajax trips Georgios Giakoumakis
87'Antony from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
87'Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, VVV-Venlo: 34%.
86'Sebastien Haller from Ajax tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it eventually comes to nothing.
86'Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
86'Perr Schuurs sees his shot deflected off target
86'Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
86'Sebastien Haller has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
85'Sean Klaiber of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
85'Could be a good chance here as Dusan Tadic from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
84'The match resumes with a drop ball.
84'Georgios Giakoumakis is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
83'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
83'Yahcuroo Roemer puts in a cross...
82'Safe hands from Maarten Stekelenburg as he comes out and claims the ball
82'Tobias Pachonik puts in a cross...
82'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82'Guus Hupperts from VVV-Venlo tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
81'Arjan Swinkels relieves the pressure with a clearance
81'Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
80'A shot by Antony is blocked.
80'A shot from Antony is parried by the keeper and goes back into play.
80'Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, VVV-Venlo: 34%.
79'Good effort by Georgios Giakoumakis as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
79'Tobias Pachonik puts in a cross...
79'David Neres is leaving the field to be replaced by Antony in a tactical substitution.
79'Mohammed Kudus is leaving the field to be replaced by Dusan Tadic in a tactical substitution.
77'Sean Klaiber provided the assist for the goal.
77'G O O O A A A L - Mohammed Kudus from Ajax beats the keeper from outside the box!
77'Ajax is having a good opportunity to score.
76'G O O O A A A L - Georgios Giakoumakis reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!
76'Guus Hupperts from VVV-Venlo directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
76'Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo takes a short corner kick from the right.
76'Tobias Pachonik from VVV-Venlo tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
76'Perr Schuurs relieves the pressure with a clearance
76'Tobias Pachonik puts in a cross...
75'Goal kick for Ajax.
75'Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, VVV-Venlo: 34%.
75'VVV-Venlo is having a good opportunity to score.
75'Ajax is in control of the ball.
74'Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo is ruled offside.
74'Jafar Arias has a great chance to score, but sees his header parried by the keeper!
73'Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo swings in the corner from the right.
73'VVV-Venlo is having a good opportunity to score.
72'Tobias Pachonik goes for glory from long range but the keeper is equal to his shot and saves it!
72'Ryan Gravenberch relieves the pressure with a clearance
71'Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo swings in the corner from the right.
71'Ball possession: Ajax: 68%, VVV-Venlo: 32%.
71'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71'Goal kick for Ajax.
70'Tobias Pachonik fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
70'Sebastien Haller relieves the pressure with a clearance
70'Vito van Crooij puts in a cross...
70'Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo takes a short corner kick from the right.
70'Jafar Arias has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
70'Yahcuroo Roemer puts in a cross...
69'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69'The game is restarted.
69'Devyne Rensch is leaving the field to be replaced by Sean Klaiber in a tactical substitution.
69'Oussama Idrissi is leaving the field to be replaced by Ryan Gravenberch in a tactical substitution.
68'Zinedine Machach is injured and is replaced by Yahcuroo Roemer.
68'It doesn't look good here as Zinedine Machach is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
68'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
68'Leon Guwara from VVV-Venlo tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
67'VVV-Venlo is in control of the ball.
66'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66'The referee signals a free kick as Danny Post from VVV-Venlo trips Mohammed Kudus
66'Jurgen Ekkelenkamp comes back onto the field.
66'The game is restarted.
66'It doesn't look good here as Jurgen Ekkelenkamp is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
65'Jurgen Ekkelenkamp is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
65'Ball possession: Ajax: 71%, VVV-Venlo: 29%.
65'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
64'The game is restarted.
63'The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
63'The referee signals a free kick as Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo trips Devyne Rensch
62'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62'Safe hands from Maarten Stekelenburg as he comes out and claims the ball
62'Zinedine Machach puts in a cross...
61'Georgios Giakoumakis goes for glory from long range but the keeper is equal to his shot and saves it!
61'Perr Schuurs relieves the pressure with a clearance
61'Guus Hupperts puts in a cross...
61'Ajax is trying to create something here.
61'Ball possession: Ajax: 74%, VVV-Venlo: 26%.
60'The referee signals a free kick as Leon Guwara from VVV-Venlo trips David Neres
59'The referee signals a free kick as Guus Hupperts from VVV-Venlo trips David Neres
58'Lukas Schmitz is leaving the field to be replaced by Jafar Arias in a tactical substitution.
58'Simon Janssen is leaving the field to be replaced by Guus Hupperts in a tactical substitution.
57'G O O O A A A L - Sebastien Haller scores!
57'Great skill from Sebastien Haller as he dribbles past his opponents
57'David Neres puts in a cross...
56'Mohammed Kudus from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56'Danny Post is penalised for pushing Oussama Idrissi.
55'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55'Mohammed Kudus from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
55'Ball possession: Ajax: 74%, VVV-Venlo: 26%.
54'SENT OFF! - After a serious foul Kenneth Taylor is dismissed!
54'RED CARD! - After reviewing the game, the referee decides to change the originally given yellow card for Kenneth Taylor from Ajax to a red card.
53'VAR - CARD ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card situation.
53'The card for Kenneth Taylor from Ajax was disallowed via VAR intervention
53'Reckless challenge there. Kenneth Taylor commits a rough foul on Danny Post
53'Leon Guwara relieves the pressure with a clearance
52'David Neres puts in a cross...
52'Georgios Giakoumakis from VVV-Venlo is ruled offside.
51'VVV-Venlo start a counter attack.
51'David Neres has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
51'Jurrien Timber from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51'Could be a good chance here as David Neres from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
51'Ball possession: Ajax: 73%, VVV-Venlo: 27%.
50'Georgios Giakoumakis sends a header towards goal, but the keeper is equal to it.
50'Vito van Crooij swings in a cross from the free kick.
49'Lisandro Martinez commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
49'Lisandro Martinez from Ajax commits a foul by elbowing Georgios Giakoumakis
49'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
49'Ajax is having a good opportunity to score.
48'Jurrien Timber from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
48'David Neres of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
48'A shot by Jurrien Timber is blocked.
47'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
47'Oussama Idrissi sends a shot inches wide. Close!
47'Could be a good chance here as Devyne Rensch from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
47'Danger! Jurgen Ekkelenkamp from Ajax successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
46'Ajax is in control of the ball.
46'The second half is underway.
45+3'Ajax has been the better team in this half
45+3'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3'Ball possession: Ajax: 73%, VVV-Venlo: 27%.
45+2'That's a great ball by Kenneth Taylor from Ajax. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
45+1'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
45+1'Sebastien Haller from Ajax had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
45+1'Could be a good chance here as Kenneth Taylor from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45+1'The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45'Ball possession: Ajax: 73%, VVV-Venlo: 27%.
45'The referee signals a free kick as Kenneth Taylor from Ajax trips Zinedine Machach
44'Georgios Giakoumakis commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
44'Reckless challenge there. Georgios Giakoumakis commits a rough foul on Lisandro Martinez
44'The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
44'Davy Klaassen is injured and is replaced by Kenneth Taylor.
43'Sebastien Haller from Ajax is ruled offside.
43'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43'The game is restarted.
42'It doesn't look good here as Davy Klaassen is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
41'Davy Klaassen is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
41'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
40'Danger! Jurrien Timber from Ajax successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
40'A chance opens up as David Neres from Ajax successfully finds a team mate in the area...
40'Ajax is having a good opportunity to score.
40'Ball possession: Ajax: 73%, VVV-Venlo: 27%.
39'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39'Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
39'Tobias Pachonik puts in a cross...
38'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36'Devyne Rensch from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
36'Oussama Idrissi of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
36'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35'The referee signals a free kick as Sebastien Haller from Ajax trips Arjan Swinkels
35'Could be a good chance here as Mohammed Kudus from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
35'Ajax start a counter attack.
35'Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
35'Vito van Crooij puts in a cross...
35'Ball possession: Ajax: 75%, VVV-Venlo: 25%.
34'Mohammed Kudus relieves the pressure with a clearance
34'Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo swings in the corner from the right.
34'A shot from Georgios Giakoumakis goes to a corner kick after a save by the keeper.
34'Georgios Giakoumakis from VVV-Venlo takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
33'VVV-Venlo start a counter attack.
33'Ajax is having a good opportunity to score.
33'Safe hands from Maarten Stekelenburg as he comes out and claims the ball
33'Poor play by Sebastien Haller as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
33'Vito van Crooij swings in a cross from the free kick.
32'Jurrien Timber from Ajax goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Georgios Giakoumakis
32'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
30'Jurgen Ekkelenkamp from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
30'Ball possession: Ajax: 79%, VVV-Venlo: 21%.
30'Oussama Idrissi from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29'Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
29'Ajax is trying to create something here.
28'Goal kick for Ajax.
28'Danny Post fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
28'Tobias Pachonik from VVV-Venlo passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
28'Zinedine Machach of VVV-Venlo passes the ball to a team mate.
27'Davy Klaassen from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26'David Neres from Ajax has a deflected shot from outside the box saved by the keeper.
26'Ajax is having a good opportunity to score.
26'The referee signals a free kick as Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo trips Oussama Idrissi
25'Jurgen Ekkelenkamp hand-balls.
25'Davy Klaassen has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
25'Oussama Idrissi carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
24'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23'The referee signals a free kick as Devyne Rensch from Ajax trips Georgios Giakoumakis
23'The match is very one-sided right now. Ajax are clearly dominating possession
22'Ball possession: Ajax: 77%, VVV-Venlo: 23%.
22'Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
22'Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
22'VVV-Venlo start a counter attack.
22'Ajax is having a good opportunity to score.
21'Lukas Schmitz relieves the pressure with a clearance
20'Jurgen Ekkelenkamp from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
20'A shot by Perr Schuurs is blocked.
19'Danny Post relieves the pressure with a clearance
19'Lisandro Martinez from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
19'Kristopher Da Graca clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
19'David Neres from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
18'Danny Post relieves the pressure with a clearance
18'Lisandro Martinez from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
17'Devyne Rensch from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
17'Could be a good chance here as Oussama Idrissi from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
17'Oussama Idrissi from Ajax plays a cheeky 1-2 with Davy Klaassen.
16'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
16'David Neres from Ajax makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
16'The game is restarted.
15'Tobias Pachonik is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
15'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
14'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
14'Ajax is trying to create something here.
13'The referee signals a free kick as Davy Klaassen from Ajax trips Georgios Giakoumakis
12'The referee signals a free kick as Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo trips Mohammed Kudus
12'VVV-Venlo is having a good opportunity to score.
11'VVV-Venlo is in control of the ball.
11'A wonderful team goal!
10'David Neres provided the assist for the goal.
10'G O O O A A A L - Devyne Rensch from Ajax taps the ball in! An easy finish for Devyne Rensch
10'David Neres from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box.
10'Some neat football here as David Neres from Ajax plays a 1-2 with Davy Klaassen.
10'A shot by David Neres is blocked.
10'Sebastien Haller has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
9'Davy Klaassen of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
9'Could be a good chance here as Lisandro Martinez from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
9'Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo successfully heads the ball to a team mate.
9'Georgios Giakoumakis from VVV-Venlo heads the ball to a team mate.
9'A player from VVV-Venlo takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
8'Georgios Giakoumakis from VVV-Venlo tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
8'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
8'How did he miss that? Sebastien Haller has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
7'Devyne Rensch from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box.
7'Ajax is trying to create something here.
6'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6'Devyne Rensch from Ajax passes the ball, but his teammate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
5'Lukas Schmitz is penalised for pushing Jurrien Timber.
5'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
4'Oussama Idrissi from Ajax makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
4'David Neres puts in a cross...
4'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3'Mohammed Kudus from Ajax sends an effort wide of target
3'Oussama Idrissi puts in a cross...
3'Oussama Idrissi from Ajax plays a cheeky 1-2 with Davy Klaassen.
2'Ajax is trying to create something here.
1'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1'The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1'A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1'VVV-Venlo kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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