Division One League Match, Ajax vs. Juventus (Sun Oct 27)


                                 Ajax  |  Juventus
                              4-4-2 C  |  5-3-2 C
                          James Maund  |  Gareth Williams
                                       |
                        T_O_Conner GK  |  GK M_Balfor
                       G_Magalhaes DF  |  DF M_Madl
                       T_Vermaelen DF  |  DF A_Sandro
                       S_Kolasinac DF  |  DF H_Kamara
                      C_Dos_Passos DF  |  DF R_Bellanova
                          P_Vieira MF  |  DF F_Gatti
                     Thomas_Partey MF  |  MF A_Rabiot
                        Edu_Gaspar MF  |  MF Fabio_Vieira
                         L_Copland MF  |  MF F_Miretti
                            A_Gray FW  |  FW Odegaard
                            N_Kanu FW  |  FW F_Chiesa
                                       |
                           E_Mendy SUB |  SUB R_Randolph
                          W_Gallas SUB |  SUB G_Scirera
                        W_Sneijder SUB |  SUB G_Chiellini
                         S_Cazorla SUB |  SUB M_Pessina
                        A_Arshavin SUB |  SUB A_Belotti

Referee: M_Beltrano (San_Marino)


Min. 9  :(jvt) A defence splitting pass from A_Rabiot to F_Chiesa
          ...  F_Chiesa hits a curling shot!
          ...  T_O_Conner makes a difficult save
Min. 13 :(aja) L_Copland plays the early ball across the box to find A_Gray in space
          ...  A_Gray drives it towards goal !
          ...  He has put it over the bar!
          ...  He looks stunned by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 14 :(jvt) F_Chiesa is unmarked!
          ...  T_Vermaelen reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 15 :(aja) The defender under hits the back pass!
          ...  Thomas_Partey is through!
          ...  Thomas_Partey throws himself at the ball !
          ...  He manages to reach the ball
          ...  M_Balfor parries it
          ...  The defender clears it
Min. 18 :(aja) N_Kanu finds his way through
          ...  They tried to play the offside trap
          ...  Fabio_Vieira goes in stud's first
          ...  M_Beltrano will want to speak to him
          ...  M_Beltrano will just give him a speaking to
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  Just past the halfway line
          ...  Thomas_Partey shapes to shoot
          ...  He plays it to N_Kanu instead
          ...  A powerful header from N_Kanu !
          ...  It looks good
          ...  M_Balfor is beaten!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Pick that one out!!
          ...  Ajax go in front now with that goal!
          ...  Ajax 1-0 Juventus ...
Min. 19 :(jvt) Juventus are switching their playing style to A
Min. 20 :(jvt) A_Rabiot with the towering header to F_Chiesa
          ...  F_Chiesa looks to see where T_O_Conner is!
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  T_O_Conner with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  He showed great Reflexes there
Min. 21 :(jvt) M_Madl had to stretch to reach the pass
          ...  N_Kanu with the lunge!!
          ...  And the whistle goes, that s a foul
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 21 :(jvt) Odegaard runs with pace at the defence
          ...  G_Magalhaes takes out the attacker
          ...  He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 23 :(jvt) A_Rabiot slides the ball across to R_Bellanova
          ...  Edu_Gaspar is called for the holding foul
          ...  Well spotted by the referee
Min. 24 :(jvt) Fabio_Vieira with an in swinging cross to Odegaard
          ...  But G_Magalhaes wins the ball from behind
          ...  The crowd appeal but M_Beltrano has none of it.
Min. 30 :(jvt) F_Chiesa takes advantage of a mistake by P_Vieira
          ...  It's a lucky break
          ...  But he loses control of it
          ...  A_Gray takes possession
Min. 31 :(jvt) Odegaard rushes through the defence
          ...  T_Vermaelen is called for the holding foul
          ...  He won that header unfairly
          ...  M_Beltrano just wants to lecture him
Min. 32 :(aja) Edu_Gaspar brings the ball into the opposing area
          ...  N_Kanu makes himself available
          ...  Fine tackle by M_Madl
          ...  But he can't prevent the corner
Min. 32 :(jvt) Fabio_Vieira with a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball across to Odegaard
          ...  Odegaard tries to curl it into the bottom corner !
          ...  It hits off a defender!
          ...  But goes clear to safety!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(aja) N_Kanu flicks it over M_Madl and runs onto it
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there
          ...  F_Gatti gathers up the loose ball
Min. 45 :(aja) N_Kanu finds his way through
          ...  The offside trap didn't work
          ...  N_Kanu unleashes a pile driver !
          ...  He hits the post
          ...  He follows it up!
          ...  But puts it wide!
          ...  He'll be disappointed with that

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Ajax 1-0 Juventus

Min. 47 :(jvt) Fabio_Vieira brings the ball into the opposing area
          ...  F_Chiesa makes himself available
          ...  F_Chiesa hits it
          ...  This one could go anywhere !
          ...  T_O_Conner tips it round the post
          ...  Good save
          ...  Corner not given!!
Min. 48 :(aja) P_Vieira runs down the flank
          ...  He threads the ball in to A_Gray
          ...  H_Kamara takes the player down!!
          ...  PENALTY!!
          ...  No! The ref has given the free kick the other way!
          ...  Unbelievable!
Min. 50 :(aja) W_Gallas will come on for S_Kolasinac and play DF
Min. 50 :(jvt) Odegaard breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on T_O_Conner!
          ...  W_Gallas brings him down!
          ...  He's been sent off!!
          ...  RED CARD!!
Min. 51 :(aja) A_Arshavin will replace the useless A_Gray and will play FW
Min. 52 :(aja) There's going to be a change
          ...  S_Cazorla will come on for Edu_Gaspar and play MF
Min. 52 :(jvt) M_Madl takes a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball into Odegaard
          ...  Odegaard keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
          ...  Looks like it should be T_O_Conner's
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs
          ...  But drifts inches wide !!
          ...  T_O_Conner looks embarrassed!
          ...  He was relieved to see it go wide!
          ...  Goal kick given, amazing decision there!
Min. 56 :(jvt) Odegaard pushes it past G_Magalhaes
          ...  Odegaard with the goal bound shot!
          ...  But T_O_Conner tips it behind
          ...  M_Beltrano has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 57 :(aja) L_Copland nutmegs the defender, he continues to run forward
          ...  M_Madl gets to the ball first
Min. 59 :(jvt) F_Chiesa takes possession
          ...  Knocks it past T_Vermaelen
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by T_Vermaelen
          ...  He timed it well
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Rabiot lofts the ball in!
          ...  C_Dos_Passos heads it away
Min. 65 :(jvt) F_Chiesa lobs it over T_Vermaelen
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by F_Chiesa !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He runs towards the Juventus fans!
          ...  That is his 10th goal this season!!
          ...  Now they are back in the game!
          ...  Ajax 1-1 Juventus ...
Min. 66 :(jvt) Juventus restructured their strategy to C
Min. 69 :(aja) S_Cazorla with a 40-yard pass to A_Arshavin
          ...  H_Kamara plays the back pass
          ...  M_Balfor can't get to it!!
          ...  It goes just wide!!
          ...  What a lucky escape!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Arshavin plays it towards the near post!
          ...  M_Balfor jumps well to claim it!
Min. 71 :(jvt) Fabio_Vieira finds Odegaard in the box
          ...  Odegaard tries one from the edge of the box !
          ...  T_O_Conner gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it over
Min. 72 :(aja) A_Arshavin with a real burst of pace
          ...  A_Arshavin carves a shot towards goal !
          ...  But it goes wide of the post
Min. 73 :(aja) P_Vieira drives it forward to N_Kanu
          ...  N_Kanu hits a crisp volley!
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 75 :(aja) S_Cazorla is taking a throw in
          ...  He is taking a run up at it!
          ...  He throws it long to N_Kanu
          ...  But Odegaard wins the tackle
Min. 76 :(aja) S_Cazorla looks around for some movement
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to A_Arshavin
          ...  A_Arshavin hits a great drive!
          ...  Its sails over!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 77 :(aja) A_Arshavin takes possession
          ...  He looks up
          ...  He's in acres of space
          ...  R_Bellanova tackles cleanly
Min. 79 :(jvt) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  M_Pessina will come on for F_Gatti and play MF
Min. 79 :(aja) A_Arshavin moves forward
          ...  A_Arshavin rifles it at the goal !
          ...  It hits the side netting!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 80 :(jvt) H_Kamara slides it through the middle to Odegaard
          ...  Odegaard drives the shot in!
          ...  T_O_Conner watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 82 :(jvt) A_Belotti comes on for Odegaard and will play FW to the delight of the fans
Min. 83 :(jvt) G_Chiellini is being brought on
          ...  A_Sandro is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play DF
Min. 83 :(jvt) A_Belotti pass splits open the defence and finds F_Chiesa
          ...  F_Chiesa attempts to drive it home!
          ...  T_O_Conner just watches float over the bar!
Min. 84 :(jvt) G_Scirera is coming on and M_Madl is being brought off
          ...  Looks likely he will go and play DF
Min. 84 :(jvt) F_Miretti bursts into the box and cuts the ball back to F_Chiesa
          ...  F_Chiesa tries one from the edge of the box !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  T_O_Conner was left standing
          ...  But it's been disallowed. The linesman flags for offside
Min. 85 :(jvt) A_Belotti finds F_Miretti in the box
          ...  F_Miretti is clean through!
          ...  He tries to take it round T_O_Conner
          ...  He dinks it over T_O_Conner
          ...  It goes over!!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(aja) S_Cazorla looks around for some movement
          ...  He knocks the ball across to N_Kanu
          ...  N_Kanu with a powerful header !
          ...  Looks like it should be M_Balfor's
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs
          ...  But drifts inches wide !!
          ...  M_Balfor looks embarrassed!
          ...  He was relieved to see it go wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Thomas_Partey plays it towards the near post!
          ...  The ball finds its way to T_Vermaelen
          ...  He gets the shot away
          ...  Looks like it should be M_Balfor's
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs
          ...  But drifts inches wide !!
          ...  M_Balfor looks embarrassed!
          ...  He was relieved to see it go wide!
          ...  Goal kick given, amazing decision there!

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Johan Cruijff Arena
Attendance           : 146,998
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Ajax Match Info
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Best player          : N_Kanu
Scorers              : N_Kanu (18)
Sent Off             : W_Gallas (50)
Booked               : N_Kanu (21)
Injured              : N/A
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Juventus Match Info
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Best player          : F_Chiesa (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : F_Chiesa (65)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                               Ajax       |    Juventus
Attempts on Goal     :          10        |       12
Off target           :           8        |       6
On target            :           2        |       6
Possession           :          46        |       54
Corners              :           2        |       1
Red Cards            :           1        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       0
Subs Used            :           3        |       4
Fouls                :           7        |       7
Key Tackles          :           5        |       7
Key Passes           :           8        |       11
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Final Score          : Ajax 1 - 1 Juventus
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Player Statistics - Ajax
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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T_O_Conner     GK  37   3   3   2  13 |  95   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0   0   0
G_Magalhaes    DF   1  34   1   1  20 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
T_Vermaelen    DF   1  32   8   5  13 |  95   0   2   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
S_Kolasinac    DF   2  31   6   5  28 |  54   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Dos_Passos   DF   1  31   6   1  21 |  95   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
P_Vieira       MF   1   5  32   3  17 |  95   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
Thomas_Partey  MF   2   1  31  19  35 |  95   0   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   5
Edu_Gaspar     MF   2   9  30  10  41 |  56   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
L_Copland      MF   2   5  30  10  13 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
A_Gray         FW   3   7  10  31  32 |  55   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
N_Kanu         FW   1   1   2  31  28 |  95   0   0   0   0   4   1   1   0   0  -2  -2  23
E_Mendy        GK  22   2   5   5  35 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
W_Gallas       DF   1  31   4   2  35 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0 -10 -10 -10
W_Sneijder     MF   2   4  32   4  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Cazorla      MF   1   2  31   4  27 |  39   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
A_Arshavin     FW   1   5   2  33  45 |  40   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Juventus
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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M_Balfor       GK  38   1   1   2  32 |  95   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Madl         DF   3  35  10   7  22 |  88   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  10   0
A_Sandro       DF   2  33   6   2  25 |  87   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
H_Kamara       DF   2  33   5   2  29 |  95   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  10   0
R_Bellanova    DF   2  28   3   5  26 |  95   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
F_Gatti        DF   2  27   9   4  48 |  83   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
A_Rabiot       MF   1   4  36   4  28 |  95   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
Fabio_Vieira   MF   1   2  31   1  24 |  95   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
F_Miretti      MF   2   5  27   4  27 |  95   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Odegaard       FW   2   5   6  34  31 |  86   0   1   0   0   5   0   0   0   0  20   0   5
F_Chiesa       FW   2   3   3  27  44 |  95   0   0   0   0   6   1   0   0   0   0   0  45
R_Randolph     GK  23   2   1   2  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Scirera      DF   2  30   6   3  28 |   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Chiellini    DF   1  28   8   1  28 |   8   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Pessina      MF   2   5  28   3  12 |  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Belotti      FW   2   1   5  30  33 |   9   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
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