1'

The first-half is in progress. Ajax get the game underway.

1' Jochem Kamphuis awards the home team a throw-in.

2'

In the minute 2, Corner awarded to Ajax.

3' Throw-in for Nijmegen in their own half.

3'

Ajax awarded a throw-in in their own half.

3'

Ajax awarded a throw-in in their own half.

6'

In the minute 6, Ajax apply pressure and a brilliant scoring opportunity is created for Steven Berghuis. But the ball crashes against the crossbar!

6'

In the minute 6, Ajax apply pressure and a brilliant scoring opportunity is created for Steven Berghuis. But the ball crashes against the crossbar!

6'

Free kick Ajax.

6'

Free kick Ajax.

7'

Steven Bergwijn (Ajax) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

7'

Steven Bergwijn (Ajax) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

7'

In the minute 7, Can Ajax capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Nijmegen's half?

7'

In the minute 7, Can Ajax capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Nijmegen's half?

8' Ball goes out of play for a Nijmegen goal kick.

8' Nijmegen awarded a free kick in their own half.

9'

In the minute 9, Ajax drive upfield and Steven Berghuis gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Nijmegen defender.

9'

In the minute 9, Ajax drive upfield and Steven Berghuis gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Nijmegen defender.

9'

Ajax have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.

9'

Ajax have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.

10'

In Amsterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team.

10'

In Amsterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team.

11'

In the minute 11, Throw-in for Ajax at Johan Cruijff ArenA.

11'

In the minute 11, Throw-in for Ajax at Johan Cruijff ArenA.

13' Free kick in a good position for Nijmegen!

13' Mohammed Kudus is booked for the home team.

14' In the minute 14, Lasse Schone (Nijmegen) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

16'

Ajax's Steven Bergwijn gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Nijmegen defender.

16'

Ajax's Steven Bergwijn gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Nijmegen defender.

16'

Steven Berghuis for Ajax drives towards goal at Johan Cruijff ArenA. But the finish is unsuccessful.

16'

Steven Berghuis for Ajax drives towards goal at Johan Cruijff ArenA. But the finish is unsuccessful.

17' In the minute 17, Lasse Schone is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

18' Nijmegen’s Lasse Schone is on his feet again at Johan Cruijff ArenA.

19'

Throw-in for Ajax close to the penalty box.

19'

Throw-in for Ajax close to the penalty box.

20'

In the minute 20, In Amsterdam, Dusan Tadic of Ajax is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

20'

In the minute 20, In Amsterdam, Dusan Tadic of Ajax is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

20'

Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Ajax just outside Nijmegen's area.

20'

Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Ajax just outside Nijmegen's area.

20'

Ajax surge into the attack at Johan Cruijff ArenA but Edson Alvarez’s header is off-target.

20'

Ajax surge into the attack at Johan Cruijff ArenA but Edson Alvarez’s header is off-target.

20'

In the minute 20, It's a goal kick for the away team in Amsterdam.

20'

In the minute 20, It's a goal kick for the away team in Amsterdam.

21'

Steven Bergwijn of Ajax smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

21'

Steven Bergwijn of Ajax smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

21'

Ajax have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.

21'

Ajax have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.

22'

In the minute 22, Can Ajax get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nijmegen's half?

23' Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Nijmegen in their own half.

24'

Ajax's Jurrien Timber breaks free at Johan Cruijff ArenA. But the strike goes wide of the post.

24'

Ajax's Jurrien Timber breaks free at Johan Cruijff ArenA. But the strike goes wide of the post.

24' In the minute 24, Jochem Kamphuis awards Nijmegen a goal kick.

24' Goal kick for Nijmegen at Johan Cruijff ArenA.

26'

Nijmegen to take a throw-in in Ajax territory.

26'

Nijmegen to take a throw-in in Ajax territory.

27'

In the minute 27, Free kick for Ajax in their own half.

27'

In the minute 27, Free kick for Ajax in their own half.

28'

Throw-in for Ajax in the half of Nijmegen.

28'

Throw-in for Ajax in the half of Nijmegen.

29' Nijmegen are caught offside.

30'

In the minute 30, Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half.

30'

In the minute 30, Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half.

31'

Corner awarded to Ajax.

31'

Ajax needs to be cautious. Nijmegen have an attacking throw-in.

33'

In the minute 33, Ajax have a goal kick.

33'

In the minute 33, Ajax have a goal kick.

33' Ball safe as Nijmegen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

34' Nijmegen's Nany Dimata gets in a shot on goal at Johan Cruijff ArenA. But the effort is unsuccessful.

35'

In the minute 35, Ajax are in shooting range from this free kick.

36'

Ajax push forward at Johan Cruijff ArenA and Davy Klaassen gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Nijmegen defence.

36'

Ajax push forward at Johan Cruijff ArenA and Davy Klaassen gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Nijmegen defence.

37'

Calvin Ughelumba (Ajax) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

37'

Calvin Ughelumba (Ajax) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

37'

In the minute 37, Corner awarded to Ajax.

37'

In the minute 37, Corner awarded to Ajax.

37'

Important block from the Nijmegen defence as Steven Bergwijn fires in a strike for Ajax.

37'

Important block from the Nijmegen defence as Steven Bergwijn fires in a strike for Ajax.

40'

Throw-in high up the field for Ajax in Amsterdam.

40'

Throw-in high up the field for Ajax in Amsterdam.

41'

In the minute 41, Ajax have a dangerous throw-in.

41'

In the minute 41, Ajax have a dangerous throw-in.

42'

Ajax's Mohammed Kudus gets his shot away but it misses the target.

42'

It's a goal kick for the away team in Amsterdam.

43'

In the minute 43, In Amsterdam Ajax drive forward through Steven Bergwijn. His shot is on target but it's saved.

43' Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Nijmegen in their own half.

44' Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Elayis Tavsan for Nijmegen who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

44' In the minute 44, Elayis Tavsan returns to the field for Nijmegen after picking up a slight injury.

44'

Free kick for Ajax in their own half.

45' Free kick for Nijmegen in their own half.

45' + 1 In the minute 45, 2 minutes of injury time will be added to the 1st half.

45' + 1

Can Ajax capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

45' + 1

Can Ajax capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

45' + 1 Bart Van Rooij (Nijmegen) gets a yellow card.

45' + 2

In the minute 45, Important block from the Nijmegen defence as Steven Bergwijn fires in a strike for Ajax.

45' + 2

In the minute 45, Important block from the Nijmegen defence as Steven Bergwijn fires in a strike for Ajax.

45' + 2

Ajax have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.

45' + 2

Ajax have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.

45' + 2 Nijmegen awarded a free kick in their own half.

45'

In the minute 45, The first-half has come to a close in Amsterdam.

45'

In the minute 45, The first-half has come to a close in Amsterdam.

46' It's Nijmegen with the kick-off after the break.

46' Andri Fannar Baldursson is on a sub for Lasse Schone for Nijmegen.

46'

In the minute 46, Throw-in Ajax.

46'

In the minute 46, Throw-in Ajax.

47' Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Nijmegen in their own half.

47' Oussama Tannane is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

49' In the minute 49, Oussama Tannane is back on the pitch.

50'

Jochem Kamphuis signals a Ajax throw-in in Nijmegen's half.

51'

Ajax have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.

51'

In the minute 51, Ajax's Edson Alvarez attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.

51' Nijmegen have a goal kick.

52' Goal kick for Nijmegen at Johan Cruijff ArenA.

52' In the minute 52, Goal! The home team take a 1-0 lead through Mohammed Kudus.

52' Dusan Tadic instrumental with a fine assist.

54' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

54'

In the minute 54, Throw-in for Ajax at Johan Cruijff ArenA.

56' Nijmegen pushes forward through Magnus Mattsson, whose finish on goal is saved.

57' Corner awarded to Nijmegen.

57'

In the minute 57, Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half.

58'

Throw-in for Ajax in their own half.

58' Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Nijmegen in their own half.

61' In the minute 61, Free kick for Nijmegen in their own half.

62'

Nijmegen to take a throw-in in Ajax territory.

62'

Nijmegen to take a throw-in in Ajax territory.

63'

Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Ajax in their own half.

63'

Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Ajax in their own half.

64' In the minute 64, A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

65'

Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half.

65'

Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half.

65'

Can Ajax get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nijmegen's half?

66'

In the minute 66, Ajax have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.

66'

Mohammed Kudus (Ajax) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

66'

Mohammed Kudus (Ajax) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

66' Jochem Kamphuis awards Nijmegen a goal kick.

67' In the minute 67, John Gijsbert Alan Heitinga is making the team's first substitution at Johan Cruijff ArenA with Brian Brobbey replacing Steven Bergwijn.

67'

John Gijsbert Alan Heitinga (Ajax) is making a second substitution, with Kenneth Taylor replacing Steven Berghuis.

67'

John Gijsbert Alan Heitinga (Ajax) is making a second substitution, with Kenneth Taylor replacing Steven Berghuis.

68'

Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Ajax.

68'

Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Ajax.

68'

In the minute 68, Ajax attack but Jurrien Timber's header doesn't find the target.

68'

In the minute 68, Ajax attack but Jurrien Timber's header doesn't find the target.

68' Ball goes out of play for a Nijmegen goal kick.

69' Ball safe as Nijmegen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

69'

In the minute 69, Free kick for Nijmegen in the half of Ajax.

69'

In the minute 69, Free kick for Nijmegen in the half of Ajax.

70'

Jochem Kamphuis signals a Nijmegen throw-in in Ajax's half.

70'

Throw-in for Nijmegen in the half of Ajax.

72' In the minute 72, Free kick Nijmegen.

72'

Free kick for Ajax in the half of Nijmegen.

72'

Free kick for Ajax in the half of Nijmegen.

72' Andri Fannar Baldursson (Nijmegen) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

75'

In the minute 75, Corner awarded to Ajax.

76' Goal kick for Nijmegen at Johan Cruijff ArenA.

76' Pedro Marques is replacing Magnus Mattsson for Nijmegen at Johan Cruijff ArenA.

79' In the minute 79, Free kick for Nijmegen in their own half.

80'

In Amsterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team.

80'

In Amsterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team.

81'

Jochem Kamphuis signals a Ajax throw-in in Nijmegen's half.

81'

Jochem Kamphuis signals a Ajax throw-in in Nijmegen's half.

83'

In the minute 83, Corner awarded to Ajax.

83'

Edson Alvarez (Ajax) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

83'

It's a goal kick for the away team in Amsterdam.

84'

In the minute 84, Jochem Kamphuis signals a throw-in for Ajax, close to Nijmegen's area.

85' Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Nijmegen in their own half.

85' Nijmegen make their third substitution with Anthony Musaba replacing Elayis Tavsan.

86' In the minute 86, Ibrahim Cissoko is replacing Souffian El Karouani for the away team.

87' Nijmegen are coming forward and Anthony Musaba gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

87'

Ajax have a goal kick.

87'

Ajax have a goal kick.

87' In the minute 87, Nijmegen awarded a free kick in their own half.

89' Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Nijmegen.

89'

Nijmegen to take a throw-in in Ajax territory.

90' + 1 Nijmegen have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.

90' + 1 At Johan Cruijff ArenA the fourth official shows that 5 minutes will be added to the 2nd half.

90' + 2

Throw-in Ajax.

90' + 2 The home team replace Davy Klaassen with Florian Grillitsch.

90' + 3 The away team have replaced Philippe Sandler with Joris Kramer. This is the fifth substitution made today by Rogier Meijer.

90' + 3 Free kick for Nijmegen in their own half.

90' + 3

Can Nijmegen get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Ajax's half?

90' + 4

John Gijsbert Alan Heitinga (Ajax) is making a fourth substitution, with Chico Conceicao replacing Mohammed Kudus.

90' + 5

Nijmegen will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Ajax.

90' + 5 Oussama Tannane (Nijmegen) gets a yellow card. He will be suspended from the next match!

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