Commentary:
90+6' Today's attendance is 12650.
90+6' Both teams could have won today but Ajax just managed to carve out the victory
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 52%, Ajax: 48%.
90+5' The referee signals a free kick as Branco van den Boomen from Ajax trips Roberto Gonzalez
90+5' The referee signals a free kick as Kodai Sano from NEC Nijmegen trips Davy Klaassen
90+5' Ajax are trying to create something here.
90+3' Kodai Sano pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked.
90+3' Kodai Sano from NEC Nijmegen goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Chuba Akpom
90+3' Josip Sutalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Jordan Henderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Roberto Gonzalez from NEC Nijmegen swings in the corner from the left.
90+2' Josip Sutalo from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' After having handled the ball, Ahmetcan Kaplan is booked.
90' Ahmetcan Kaplan hand-balls.
90' Bram Nuytinck wins an air challenge against Chuba Akpom
90' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 52%, Ajax: 48%.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Thomas Ouwejan from NEC Nijmegen trips Bertrand Traore
89' Josip Sutalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Calvin Verdonk from NEC Nijmegen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
89' Ajax are trying to create something here.
89' Ajax start a counter attack.
88' Jordan Henderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' NEC Nijmegen start a counter attack.
88' Davy Klaassen from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
88' Robin Roefs makes a crucial save!
88' Good effort by Chuba Akpom as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
87' Ajax are trying to create something here.
87' Sontje Hansen is leaving the field to be replaced by Kento Shiogai in a tactical substitution.
87' Dirk Proper is leaving the field to be replaced by Ivan Marquez in a tactical substitution.
87' Sami Ouaissa is leaving the field to be replaced by Vito van Crooij in a tactical substitution.
87' The referee signals a free kick as Calvin Verdonk from NEC Nijmegen trips Bertrand Traore
86' Ajax are in control of the ball.
85' Anton Gaaei relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Branco van den Boomen from Ajax trips Dirk Proper
85' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 54%, Ajax: 46%.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Sami Ouaissa from NEC Nijmegen trips Jordan Henderson
84' Bram Nuytinck relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Safe hands from Remko Pasveer as he comes out and claims the ball
84' Brayann Pereira relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Ajax are in control of the ball.
83' Remko Pasveer from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
83' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
82' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
81' Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
81' Brayann Pereira relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Ajax are trying to create something here.
80' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 52%, Ajax: 48%.
80' Sami Ouaissa is penalised for pushing Jordan Henderson.
80' Josip Sutalo successfully blocks the shot
79' A shot by Roberto Gonzalez is blocked.
79' Ahmetcan Kaplan from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79' Roberto Gonzalez swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
79' Kian Fitz-Jim from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
78' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
78' Goal kick for Ajax.
78' Thomas Ouwejan goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
77' The referee signals a free kick as Ahmetcan Kaplan from Ajax trips Dirk Proper
76' Safe hands from Remko Pasveer as he comes out and claims the ball
75' Kian Fitz-Jim fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
75' Ajax are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 52%, Ajax: 48%.
74' Goal kick for Ajax.
74' Kenneth Taylor is leaving the field to be replaced by Jordan Henderson in a tactical substitution.
73' The referee signals a free kick as Chuba Akpom from Ajax trips Bram Nuytinck
73' The referee runs back to show Jorrel Hato from Ajax a yellow card for the previous foul.
73' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
73' Goal kick for Ajax.
72' Calvin Verdonk from NEC Nijmegen tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
72' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
71' The referee signals a free kick as Ahmetcan Kaplan from Ajax trips Roberto Gonzalez
71' The referee signals a free kick as Ahmetcan Kaplan from Ajax trips Roberto Gonzalez
70' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 52%, Ajax: 48%.
69' Anton Gaaei commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
69' The ref blows his whistle. Anton Gaaei charged Sontje Hansen from behind and it's a free-kick
68' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
68' Basar Onal is leaving the field to be replaced by Roberto Gonzalez in a tactical substitution.
68' Steven Berghuis is leaving the field to be replaced by Bertrand Traore in a tactical substitution.
68' Wout Weghorst is leaving the field to be replaced by Chuba Akpom in a tactical substitution.
67' Josip Sutalo from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
67' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
66' Josip Sutalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Jorrel Hato from Ajax trips Brayann Pereira
65' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 52%, Ajax: 48%.
65' Safe hands from Robin Roefs as he comes out and claims the ball
65' Brayann Pereira relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Bram Nuytinck relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Calvin Verdonk relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' The cross by Kenneth Taylor from Ajax successfully finds a teammate in the box.
63' Ajax are trying to create something here.
63' Safe hands from Remko Pasveer as he comes out and claims the ball
63' Josip Sutalo successfully blocks the shot
63' A shot by Sontje Hansen is blocked.
62' Basar Onal from NEC Nijmegen swings in the corner from the left.
62' Davy Klaassen successfully blocks the shot
62' A shot by Basar Onal is blocked.
62' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
61' Anton Gaaei relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Robin Roefs relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Ajax are trying to create something here.
60' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 52%, Ajax: 48%.
60' Bram Nuytinck successfully blocks the shot
60' A shot by Steven Berghuis is blocked.
60' Ajax are trying to create something here.
59' Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
59' Philippe Sandler is leaving the field to be replaced by Thomas Ouwejan in a tactical substitution.
59' Josip Sutalo from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
58' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
58' Robin Roefs from NEC Nijmegen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
58' Ajax are trying to create something here.
57' Brayann Pereira shoots from outside the box, but Remko Pasveer has it under control
57' Jorrel Hato relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
57' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
56' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
56' Ahmetcan Kaplan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55' Anton Gaaei from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
55' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 54%, Ajax: 46%.
55' Brayann Pereira makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55' Davy Klaassen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55' Kenneth Taylor relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 54%, Ajax: 46%.
54' The referee signals a free kick as Kodai Sano from NEC Nijmegen trips Wout Weghorst
54' Calvin Verdonk relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
52' Philippe Sandler relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Ajax are trying to create something here.
51' The referee is not having the complaints from Wout Weghorst who is given a yellow card for dissent
51' Wout Weghorst throws himself to the ground, attempting to win a free-kick, but the ref is not having it
50' The referee signals a free kick as Koki Ogawa from NEC Nijmegen trips Ahmetcan Kaplan
50' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 54%, Ajax: 46%.
50' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Ajax stands.
49' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Ajax.
48' Kenneth Taylor provided the assist for the goal.
48' G O O O A A A L - Wout Weghorst scores with the right foot!48' The cross by Kenneth Taylor from Ajax successfully finds a teammate in the box.
48' Ajax start a counter attack.
48' Safe hands from Remko Pasveer as he comes out and claims the ball
48' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
48' The referee signals a free kick as Kian Fitz-Jim from Ajax trips Philippe Sandler
47' The referee signals a free kick as Kenneth Taylor from Ajax trips Philippe Sandler
46' Kristian Hlynsson is leaving the field to be replaced by Kian Fitz-Jim in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 54%, Ajax: 46%.
45+5' Safe hands from Robin Roefs as he comes out and claims the ball
45+5' Brayann Pereira from NEC Nijmegen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+4' Ajax are trying to create something here.
45+3' The referee signals a free kick as Steven Berghuis from Ajax trips Basar Onal
45+3' Philippe Sandler makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+3' Ajax are trying to create something here.
45+2' Remko Pasveer from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Davy Klaassen from Ajax trips Brayann Pereira
45+1' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Ahmetcan Kaplan relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
45' Basar Onal relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Philippe Sandler relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Ajax are trying to create something here.
45' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 53%, Ajax: 47%.
45' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45' Remko Pasveer relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Safe hands from Remko Pasveer as he comes out and claims the ball
44' Anton Gaaei relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Kenneth Taylor from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
42' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
42' Wout Weghorst shoots from outside the box, but Robin Roefs has it under control
42' Ajax are trying to create something here.
41' Ajax are in control of the ball.
41' Brayann Pereira makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
40' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 52%, Ajax: 48%.
40' Josip Sutalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' The referee signals a free kick as Davy Klaassen from Ajax trips Brayann Pereira
39' Josip Sutalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
39' Anton Gaaei from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
39' Basar Onal swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
38' Josip Sutalo from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
37' The referee signals a free kick as Sontje Hansen from NEC Nijmegen trips Ahmetcan Kaplan
37' Basar Onal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
37' Ajax are in control of the ball.
36' Safe hands from Robin Roefs as he comes out and claims the ball
36' Goal kick for NEC Nijmegen.
35' Ajax are trying to create something here.
35' The referee signals a free kick as Koki Ogawa from NEC Nijmegen trips Josip Sutalo
35' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 52%, Ajax: 48%.
35' Devyne Rensch is injured and is replaced by Anton Gaaei.
34' Devyne Rensch is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
34' Devyne Rensch is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
33' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
33' The referee signals a free kick as Calvin Verdonk from NEC Nijmegen trips Devyne Rensch
33' Bram Nuytinck sends a header towards goal, but Remko Pasveer is there to comfortably save it
33' Basar Onal from NEC Nijmegen swings in the corner from the left.
32' Josip Sutalo from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31' Devyne Rensch commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
31' Reckless challenge there. Devyne Rensch commits a rough foul on Bram Nuytinck
31' Devyne Rensch comes back onto the field.
31' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
31' The match resumes with a drop ball.
31' Devyne Rensch is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
30' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 55%, Ajax: 45%.
29' Devyne Rensch is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
29' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
29' Kristian Hlynsson relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' NEC Nijmegen start a counter attack.
29' Brayann Pereira makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
28' Ajax are trying to create something here.
28' Philippe Sandler relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Ajax are trying to create something here.
27' Sami Ouaissa shoots from outside the box, but Remko Pasveer has it under control
27' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
27' Josip Sutalo from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
26' Sami Ouaissa swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
26' Remko Pasveer makes a crucial save!
26' Good effort by Sontje Hansen as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
26' Josip Sutalo successfully blocks the shot
26' Devyne Rensch successfully blocks the shot
26' A shot by Basar Onal is blocked.
26' Remko Pasveer makes a crucial save!
26' Good effort by Koki Ogawa as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
26' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
25' Calvin Verdonk makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
25' Devyne Rensch relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
25' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 58%, Ajax: 42%.
24' Kristian Hlynsson shoots from outside the box, but Robin Roefs has it under control
24' Ajax are trying to create something here.
24' Ajax are in control of the ball.
24' Devyne Rensch relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
22' Ahmetcan Kaplan relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Dirk Proper relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Calvin Verdonk from NEC Nijmegen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21' The cross by Devyne Rensch from Ajax successfully finds a teammate in the box.
21' Ajax are trying to create something here.
21' The referee signals a free kick as Brayann Pereira from NEC Nijmegen trips Kenneth Taylor
20' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 66%, Ajax: 34%.
20' The match resumes with a drop ball.
19' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
19' Devyne Rensch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
18' Safe hands from Robin Roefs as he comes out and claims the ball
18' Ajax are trying to create something here.
18' Philippe Sandler relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Josip Sutalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
17' Kodai Sano makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
17' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
15' Kenneth Taylor provided the assist for the goal.
15' G O O O A A A L - Wout Weghorst scores with the right foot!15' The cross by Kenneth Taylor from Ajax successfully finds a teammate in the box.
15' Ajax are trying to create something here.
15' Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
15' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 69%, Ajax: 31%.
14' GOAL! It's an easy finish as Sontje Hansen from NEC Nijmegen taps the ball into an open goal with the right foot!14' Good effort by Basar Onal as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
14' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
13' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
13' Devyne Rensch relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
13' Ahmetcan Kaplan from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
12' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
11' The game is restarted.
10' The game is stopped.
10' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 66%, Ajax: 34%.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Ahmetcan Kaplan from Ajax trips Koki Ogawa
9' Goal kick for NEC Nijmegen.
9' Wout Weghorst relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
9' Jorrel Hato from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
8' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
8' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
8' The referee signals a free kick as Kenneth Taylor from Ajax trips Dirk Proper
7' The referee signals a free kick as Kodai Sano from NEC Nijmegen trips Davy Klaassen
7' Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
7' Devyne Rensch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
6' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
6' Goal kick for Ajax.
6' Sami Ouaissa fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
6' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
5' The referee signals a free kick as Wout Weghorst from Ajax trips Philippe Sandler
5' Ball possession: NEC Nijmegen: 84%, Ajax: 16%.
5' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
4' Goal kick for Ajax.
4' Koki Ogawa from NEC Nijmegen fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
4' The referee signals a free kick as Kenneth Taylor from Ajax trips Dirk Proper
3' NEC Nijmegen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
3' Josip Sutalo from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
3' Koki Ogawa swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
2' Ahmetcan Kaplan relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' NEC Nijmegen are trying to create something here.
1' NEC Nijmegen are in control of the ball.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' NEC Nijmegen kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Stadion De Goffert, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
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