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Angels Stadium
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1400, VIP seats: 100) After a rather tough play, 2860 Linksback's Joerie Van Langhendoncx got a free kick in the 2nd minute. After 5 minutes, Mattheo Soens mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the AFC Ajax Amsterdam and the 2860 Linksback players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, AFC Ajax Amsterdam's Mattheo Soens got a free kick in the 5th minute. 9 minutes into the match, AFC Ajax Amsterdam's goal looked a bit too open when Gerard Dauwen came free, but Robbin Cheepers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of 2860 Linksback booed when AFC Ajax Amsterdam was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ronald Van Hoof didn't get a good kick on the ball. Robbin Cheepers stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gerard Dauwen's shot from short distance in the 13th minute. Benedict Devaux's late challenge caught a 2860 Linksback's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Benedict Devaux helped the player get up and apologised. Benedict Devaux hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. In the 23rd minute, Maurice Vinckx hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 30 minutes into the match, Maarten De Hooge had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Robbin Cheepers. AFC Ajax Amsterdam's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Maarten De Hooge was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. DeMarcus Rau received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Tom Van Bouschot tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Maurice Vinckx didn't quite understand what happened when in the 42 minute of the game managed to get a great opportunity for a goal and then missed the goal by a feet. When Ronald Van Hoof fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AFC Ajax Amsterdam's protests and gave Ronald Van Hoof a yellow card for diving instead. After the first half 2860 Linksback were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for DeMarcus Rau to strike the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, DeMarcus Rau managed to get in a good position for a shot. AFC Ajax Amsterdam's supporters rose to their feet, but DeMarcus Rau was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tom Van Bouschot breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 57 minutes into the match, DeMarcus Rau notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of 2860 Linksback's Tom Van Bouschot. Tom Van Bouschot was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Benedict Devaux was shown his second yellow card after 60 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 61st match minute, AFC Ajax Amsterdam was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benedict Devaux to maneuver through the defense. Joeri Lievens's late challenge caught a 2860 Linksback's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Joeri Lievens helped the player get up and apologised. Joeri Lievens kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Peter-Jan Deflandre kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Robbin Cheepers. That made the score 1-2 in the 68 minute of play. 73 minutes into the match, DeMarcus Rau notched a goal, 2-2, to the right of 2860 Linksback's Tom Van Bouschot. Tom Van Bouschot was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Maarten De Hooge hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. 81 minutes into the match, AFC Ajax Amsterdam's goal looked a bit too open when Peter-Jan Deflandre came free, but Robbin Cheepers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Maurice Vinckx's late challenge caught a AFC Ajax Amsterdam's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Maurice Vinckx helped the player get up and apologised. Maurice Vinckx kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. The supporters of 2860 Linksback booed when AFC Ajax Amsterdam was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joeri Lievens didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 90th minute of the match, Gerard Dauwen got a very nice opportunity to score, but Robbin Cheepers was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Ronald Van Hoof kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.