There is plenty of sport on the program in our province this weekend. On this gray Saturday, Ajax hopes to continue its upward journey against Sparta (2-1). AZ will play later in the evening against PhD candidate Almere City (9 p.m.). We are also at the North Holland derby in handball between VZV and HV Volendam. In this live blog we will keep you informed about this and of course also about sporting developments in North Holland. Tips? Send an email to [email protected].
Vangelis Pavlidis quickly gives AZ the lead against Almere City. The VAR had to check it again, but the goal stood.
AZ – Almere City 1-0
The ball is rolling in the match between AZ and Almere City.
AZ – Almere City 0-0
Three minutes of injury time are added.
Ajax – Sparta 2-1
Substitute Chuba Akpom rushes towards the Sparta goal, but finds goalkeeper Nick Olij in his way.
Ajax – Sparta 2-1
Ajax and Sparta have not become dangerous in this phase of the match. Can the Amsterdammers get the win over the line?
Ajax – Sparta 2-1
The midfielder shot a neat ball towards the Sparta goal. However, the ball rolled past the wrong side of the post for Ajax.
Ajax – Sparta 2-1
Camiel Neghli brings the tension back again.
Ajax – Sparta 2-1
Devyne Rensch gets space to shoot, but his effort ends in the hands of Nick Olij.
Ajax – Sparta 2-0
Ajax is 2-0 thanks to goals from Brian Brobbey and Steven Bergwijn. The first danger was just for the Rotterdam team, but Diant Ramaj was sharp.
Ajax – Sparta 2-0
Kristian Hlynsson thought he could help Ajax even better just before half-time. However, Djevencio van der Kust took away his effort in front of the goal line. It is also immediately peaceful in Amsterdam.
Ajax – Sparta 2-0
Steven Bergwijn doubles Ajax’s margin from the penalty spot.
Ajax – Sparta 2-0
Brian Brobbey is knocked down by Nick Olij and scores a penalty.
Ajax – Sparta 1-0
It was quiet for a while in terms of Ajax attacks. Steven Berghuis (shot at Nick Olij), Steven Bergwijn (across the goal) and Kristian Hlynsson (besides) are promptly given opportunities.
Ajax – Sparta 1-0
Tijs Velthuis (former AZ) had the 1-1 on his shoe, but was shocked by the chance. As a result, his efforts go far beyond the target.
Ajax – Sparta 1-0
Tijs Velthuis (former AZ) had the 1-1 on his shoe, but was shocked by the chance. As a result, his efforts go far beyond the target.
Ajax – Sparta 1-0
This time Steven Bergwijn is the end station of a well-run Ajax attack. The captain heads narrowly wide from a cross from Steven Berghuis.
Ajax – Sparta 1-0
Steven Bergwijn gives a hard lead to Brian Brobbey. He slides the ball over the back line via a Spartan. From the subsequent corner, Jorrel Hato shoots straight at Nick Olij, without success.
Ajax – Sparta 1-0
Brian Brobbey gives Ajax the lead. A back heel from Kenneth Taylor finds the striker and he then hits the target.
Ajax – Sparta 1-0
Tobias Lauritsen heads the ball towards the Ajax goal with a floating dive. Diant Ramaj saves feline.
Ajax – Sparta 0-0
Ajax has started the home match against Sparta.
Ajax – Sparta 0-0
Before Ajax – Sparta, John van ‘t Schip appeared in front of the ESPN camera. The Ajax coach was asked about the rankings. “We are still too low,” Van ‘t Schip was clear. “We must first try to be fifth during the winter break. After that, the objective is to rise further. We have to win ourselves and hope that the teams above us drop points.”
The Ajax coach will be missing next Sunday during the home game against PEC Zwolle due to his son’s wedding. He will be on the bench against AEK Athens on Wednesday. “I have to set priorities. This is an important phase in my life and the life of my son. Michael Valkanis will take over.”
The Dutch skaters have been disqualified from the team pursuit at the World Cup competitions in Poland. Joy Beune was missing the transponder around her leg, which meant that time measurement was not possible for the Dutch team, which also consisted of Irene Schouten and Marijke Groenewoud.
The same trio was disqualified during the team pursuit at the World Championships in Heerenveen last March because a piece of her ankle was visible in Beune, which is not allowed according to the rules. The Netherlands had the best time at the time, but missed out on the gold. Schouten was successful yesterday with bronze in the three kilometers.
We will keep you informed of all developments in sports in North Holland in our live blog.