Division One League Match, Ajax vs. Manchester City (Sun Jan 14)


                                 Ajax  |  Manchester City
                              4-4-2 C  |  4-5-1 P
                          James Maund  |  Tony McCleary
                                       |
                        T_O_Conner GK  |  GK A_Zaratta
                       G_Magalhaes DF  |  DF Bohte_Daisuke
                        Juan_Foyth DF  |  DF Mikio_Fujioka
                       T_Vermaelen DF  |  DF Aoyama_Hideki
                       S_Kolasinac DF  |  DF Thiago_Luiz
                     Thomas_Partey MF  |  MF Leda_Cygnus
                         J_Cruijff MF  |  MF Aparichit
                        W_Sneijder MF  |  MF Endo
                        C_Fabregas MF  |  MF Jamie_Tartt
                        A_Arshavin FW  |  MF D_Albertini
                      Jose_A_Reyes FW  |  FW S_Bergwijn
                                       |
                            T_Mott SUB |  SUB Cloisten
                      C_Dos_Passos SUB |  SUB S_Nemeth
                          W_Gallas SUB |  SUB Sancho
                        Edu_Gaspar SUB |  SUB A_Popeti
                        Ian_Wright SUB |  SUB E__Unal

Referee: J_Underhill (Scotland)


Min. 2  :(mnc) D_Albertini slides the ball across to S_Bergwijn
          ...  J_Cruijff with the block
Min. 2  :(aja) T_Vermaelen boots it towards A_Arshavin
          ...  Bohte_Daisuke body checks his opponent!!
          ...  That s a careless challenge!!
          ...  The boy is unlucky to get a yellow
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 4  :(mnc) D_Albertini looks up
          ...  He swings the ball right towards Mikio_Fujioka
          ...  T_Vermaelen takes the player out!!
          ...  The ref turns away!!
Min. 6  :(aja) S_Kolasinac runs into space
          ...  S_Kolasinac with the punt towards goal!
          ...  A_Zaratta beats the ball away
Min. 6  :(mnc) Endo controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball into the middle!
          ...  Jamie_Tartt gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  Jamie_Tartt launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
          ...  But T_O_Conner makes a fine save
Min. 7  :(mnc) S_Bergwijn with the mazy dribble
          ...  He takes it past S_Kolasinac
          ...  S_Bergwijn hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
          ...  But T_O_Conner comes out and dives at his feet
          ...  That's goalkeeping at its finest
Min. 8  :(aja) A_Arshavin with the dribble
          ...  He uses his pace to get free
          ...  A_Arshavin flicks the header toward the far post!
          ...  But A_Zaratta makes an easy save
Min. 8  :(mnc) Aparichit holds the ball up
          ...  He sees S_Bergwijn in space!
          ...  S_Bergwijn hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
          ...  But T_O_Conner makes an easy save
Min. 10 :(mnc) Leda_Cygnus reads the run of Aoyama_Hideki
          ...  Aoyama_Hideki with the punt towards goal!
          ...  But he puts it wide
          ...  How did he manage to miss that?
Min. 17 :(aja) G_Magalhaes finds the space intelligently
          ...  Bohte_Daisuke rushes in with a clumsy tackle!!
          ...  That s a foul!!
          ...  J_Underhill wants a word
          ...  It s just a warning
Min. 19 :(aja) Jose_A_Reyes sidesteps Aoyama_Hideki
          ...  That was too easy
          ...  D_Albertini fouls badly
          ...  That looked malicious
          ...  J_Underhill called him over for a strong verbal warning
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  It is deep inside there own half
          ...  J_Cruijff shapes to shoot
          ...  He plays it to Jose_A_Reyes instead
          ...  Mikio_Fujioka clatters him to the floor and puts the ball out of play
          ...  The linesman is flagging
          ...  Throw in
Min. 20 :(aja) J_Cruijff skips the challenge from the defender
          ...  Thiago_Luiz wins it well
          ...  Perfectly timed!
Min. 23 :(aja) The ball goes loose!
          ...  Thomas_Partey seizes control of it and thinks about the shot
          ...  Thomas_Partey rises above the defence to head the ball !
          ...  But he somehow misses
          ...  He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 24 :(aja) J_Cruijff finds C_Fabregas in acres of space
          ...  Bohte_Daisuke wins the ball
Min. 24 :(mnc) Aparichit with a smart pass to S_Bergwijn
          ...  A thundering drive by S_Bergwijn !
          ...  T_O_Conner parries it
Min. 33 :(mnc) Jamie_Tartt with a 50-yard pass to Bohte_Daisuke
          ...  G_Magalhaes slices it
          ...  T_O_Conner moves quickly!!
          ...  He can't get there!
          ...  It inches just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Endo hits it into the box!
          ...  Leda_Cygnus loses his marker
          ...  He gets his head onto it!
          ...  T_O_Conner makes a great save
          ...  But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 39 :(aja) J_Cruijff is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He throws it to T_Vermaelen
          ...  S_Bergwijn with the dive
          ...  There's no room in the game for that!
          ...  He gets a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 42 :(mnc) Aparichit plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He heads towards the goal
          ...  He slides it past the defender!
          ...  A glorious effort by Aparichit !
          ...  He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(mnc) Endo runs at the defence
          ...  He nutmegs W_Sneijder
          ...  He showed his class there
          ...  The cross hits Endo on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
          ...  But he puts it well wide
          ...  The Ajax fans taunt him!

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Ajax 0-0 Manchester City

Min. 48 :(mnc) Aparichit off the woodwork.
          ...  Aoyama_Hideki picks up the deflection
          ...  Aoyama_Hideki hits the ball on the bounce !
          ...  T_O_Conner saves it
          ...  Good goalkeeping
Min. 50 :(aja) C_Dos_Passos is coming on for Juan_Foyth and will play DF
Min. 51 :(aja) Edu_Gaspar is going to be brought on
          ...  W_Sneijder is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 51 :(aja) Ian_Wright will replace the useless Jose_A_Reyes and will play FW
Min. 51 :(aja) C_Fabregas with the flick on
          ...  He plays the ball across to T_Vermaelen
          ...  Endo is called for the holding foul
          ...  Well spotted by the referee
          ...  J_Underhill will just give him a speaking to
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  It is well within shooting range!
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes bends it round the wall
          ...  A_Zaratta just watches float over the bar!
Min. 55 :(aja) Thomas_Partey with a simple pass to Ian_Wright
          ...  Mikio_Fujioka with a late tackle
          ...  He certainly didn't mean it
          ...  Shown a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 61 :(aja) Thomas_Partey runs at the defence
          ...  He nutmegs the defender
          ...  He showed his class there
          ...  Mikio_Fujioka with a nasty foul
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
Min. 63 :(aja) Edu_Gaspar pulls up
          ...  That looks like his knee gave in!
          ...  He won't be able to continue!
Min. 63 :(aja) W_Gallas comes on for Edu_Gaspar and will play MF to the delight of the fans
Min. 66 :(aja) A_Arshavin takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  A_Arshavin with a scorcher of a shot !
          ...  A_Zaratta with an amazing dive to the bottom left
          ...  How he got to that one I don't know !
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  C_Fabregas drives it into the box!
          ...  Ian_Wright makes a firm connection with his head
          ...  But A_Zaratta hits it away
          ...  He could have held onto that!
Min. 66 :(aja) S_Kolasinac lobs it over Aparichit
          ...  Aoyama_Hideki scythes the player down.
          ...  Like Joey Barton would!
          ...  He had to endure a strong lecture from J_Underhill
Min. 69 :(mnc) Endo brings it under control
          ...  He takes on S_Kolasinac
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in Jamie_Tartt!
          ...  Jamie_Tartt hits the ball first time!
          ...  T_O_Conner with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
Min. 70 :(mnc) E__Unal will replace S_Bergwijn and play FW
Min. 70 :(mnc) E__Unal finds a hole in the defence
          ...  C_Dos_Passos cuts out the pass
          ...  That was close!
Min. 71 :(mnc) The defender under hits the back pass!
          ...  Aoyama_Hideki is through!
          ...  J_Cruijff clears with a diving header
Min. 74 :(mnc) Jamie_Tartt takes control of the loose ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to Leda_Cygnus
          ...  But W_Gallas wins the ball with a sliding challenge
Min. 79 :(aja) Thomas_Partey turns past the defender
          ...  He has created space for himself now
          ...  Thomas_Partey with a bicycle kick !
          ...  But A_Zaratta reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 80 :(mnc) S_Nemeth is being prepared to come on
          ...  Bohte_Daisuke is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 80 :(mnc) Sancho replaces Jamie_Tartt and will play MF
Min. 81 :(aja) Thomas_Partey is in some pain
          ...  He's receiving some treatment now
          ...  But he looks unable to continue
Min. 81 :(aja) T_Mott will replace the useless Thomas_Partey and will play MF
Min. 82 :(aja) T_Vermaelen looks around for some movement
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He hits the ball to A_Arshavin
          ...  A_Arshavin with an overhead kick !
          ...  He gets a connection
          ...  The fans get off there seats!
          ...  A_Zaratta plucks the ball out of the air
          ...  Good goalkeeping there!
Min. 83 :(mnc) E__Unal sidesteps his marker
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  A great volley from E__Unal !
          ...  But it puts it well wide
Min. 85 :(mnc) Sancho unselfishly lays the ball back to E__Unal
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  C_Dos_Passos looks embarrassed to take the ball off him!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(aja) J_Cruijff takes a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball into A_Arshavin
          ...  S_Nemeth rushes in with a crazy challenge!!
          ...  That s a foul!!
          ...  RED CARD!!
          ...  J_Underhill sends him off the pitch !!
          ...  He deserved to walk for that!!
Min. 92 :(mnc) Thiago_Luiz has a go!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  E__Unal collects the loose ball!
          ...  E__Unal attempts the shot!
          ...  But he puts it over
          ...  He can't be happy with that effort

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Johan Cruijff Arena
Attendance           : 148,856
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Ajax Match Info
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Best player          : T_O_Conner (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : Edu_Gaspar (63), Thomas_Partey (81)
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Manchester City Match Info
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Best player          : A_Zaratta
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : S_Nemeth (90)
Booked               : Bohte_Daisuke (2), S_Bergwijn (39), Mikio_Fujioka (55)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                                Ajax      | Manchester City
Attempts on Goal     :           8        |       12
Off target           :           2        |       5
On target            :           6        |       7
Possession           :          40        |       60
Corners              :           1        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       1
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       3
Subs Used            :           5        |       3
Fouls                :           5        |       12
Key Tackles          :           7        |       3
Key Passes           :           7        |       12
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Final Score          : Ajax 0 - 0 Manchester City
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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  36   3   3   2  13 |  93   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  75   0   0   0
G_Magalhaes    DF   1  32   1   1  20 |  93   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
Juan_Foyth     DF   2  30   8   7  30 |  51   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Vermaelen    DF   1  30   7   5  13 |  93   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  60  20   0
S_Kolasinac    DF   2  29   5   5  28 |  93   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
Thomas_Partey  MF   2   1  31  18  35 |  82   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
J_Cruijff      MF   1   7  31  11  11 |  93   0   2   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  30   0
W_Sneijder     MF   2   4  31   4  23 |  52   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Fabregas     MF   3   9  30   7  31 |  93   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
A_Arshavin     FW   1   5   2  32  45 |  93   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  15
Jose_A_Reyes   FW   2   3   3  30  43 |  52   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Mott         MF  29   5   2   2  20 |  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Dos_Passos   DF   1  30   6   1  21 |  42   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
W_Gallas       MF   1  30   4   2  35 |  29   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
Edu_Gaspar     MF   2   9  29  10  41 |  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Ian_Wright     FW   2   5   1  30  29 |  41   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5

Player Statistics - Manchester City
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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A_Zaratta      GK  36   3   3   1  21 |  93   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  70   0   0   0
Bohte_Daisuke  DF   1  37  11   6  31 |  81   0   1   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  58  -2  -2
Mikio_Fujioka  DF   2  37   8  10  41 |  93   0   1   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  18  -2  -2
Aoyama_Hideki  DF   1  36   7   9  20 |  93   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
Thiago_Luiz    DF   2  29   1   1  33 |  93   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
Leda_Cygnus    MF   1  10  32  20  22 |  93   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
Aparichit      MF   3   5  32  19  12 |  93   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
Endo           MF   1  18  29   5  26 |  93   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
Jamie_Tartt    MF   1   8  29  14  14 |  81   0   0   2   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  20  10
D_Albertini    MF   1   5  27   1  28 |  93   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
S_Bergwijn     FW   3  10   8  34  10 |  71   0   0   0   0   3   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  13
Cloisten       GK  19   3   3   1  31 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Nemeth       DF   1  29   4   1   9 |  10   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0 -10 -10 -10
Sancho         MF   2   8  28  12  30 |  12   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
A_Popeti       MF   1   4  28   4  41 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
E__Unal        FW   1   6   5  30  38 |  22   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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