June Ridout Memorial Cup Group Match, Ajax vs. Paris Saint Germain (Wed May 11)


                                 Ajax  |  Paris Saint Germain
                              4-4-2 A  |  4-1-3-2 P
                          James Maund  |  Will Davidson
                                       |
                          B_Roorda GK  |  GK M_McGillicutt
                          T_Stavos DF  |  DF A_Valencia
                     M_Van_D_Hoorn DF  |  DF L_DeDoorn
                       G_Magalhaes DF  |  DF M_Manz
                          W_Gallas DF  |  DF K_Raikonnen
                         J_Cruijff MF  |  DM Gilberto
                        C_Fabregas MF  |  MF Muniesa
                     Thomas_Partey MF  |  MF E_Scifo
                       F_Ljungberg MF  |  MF S_Wilkermann
                        T_Wallcott FW  |  FW A_Hunter
                      Jose_A_Reyes FW  |  FW E_Richardson
                                       |
                        J_Ablanedo SUB |  SUB A_Hellsechs
                           M_Keown SUB |  SUB L_Jones
                       T_Vermaelen SUB |  SUB M_Ritchie
                          M_Canete SUB |  SUB P_Bilotta
                        A_Langlitz SUB |  SUB H_Rodellega

Referee: J_Hunye (Hungary)


Min. 1  :(aja) Thomas_Partey breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on M_McGillicutt!
          ...  A_Valencia brings him down!
          ...  He gets away with that one
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 2  :(psg) E_Scifo turns past the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to Gilberto
          ...  Gilberto is clean through!
          ...  The linesman has his flag raised
          ...  But J_Hunye waves play on
          ...  He just has to beat B_Roorda
          ...  He nutmegs B_Roorda
          ...  It hits the upright!!
          ...  B_Roorda recovers to save it !!
Min. 3  :(aja) F_Ljungberg drives it forward to T_Wallcott
          ...  The ball hits K_Raikonnen in the face!
          ...  And goes clear!
Min. 3  :(psg) A_Hunter takes possession on the edge of the box
          ...  W_Gallas fouls badly
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
          ...  He is fortunate to be given just a warning
Min. 13 :(aja) T_Wallcott plays a clever one-two with his team mate
          ...  He heads towards the goal
          ...  He slides it past the defender!
          ...  Gilberto with a deliberate foul
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
Min. 15 :(aja) M_Van_D_Hoorn backtracks with the ball
          ...  He hits the ball up field
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes latches onto the end of it
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes with only one thing on his mind!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  M_McGillicutt with a great save
          ...  And he holds onto it as well!
Min. 20 :(psg) Gilberto with a first time pass
          ...  A_Hunter runs onto it!
          ...  A_Hunter with the shot !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  That's a contender for goal of the season!
          ...  Paris Saint Germain have snatched the lead!
          ...  Ajax 0-1 Paris Saint Germain ...
Min. 22 :(aja) F_Ljungberg moves out over to the edge of the pitch
          ...  He plays the ball through to T_Wallcott
          ...  T_Wallcott with a screamer of a shot !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  It was a top drawer goal
          ...  That's got Ajax back level!
          ...  Ajax 1-1 Paris Saint Germain ...
Min. 25 :(aja) F_Ljungberg runs down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball across to Jose_A_Reyes
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes looks to see where M_McGillicutt is!
          ...  He rifles in the shot!
          ...  M_McGillicutt can't get to it!
          ...  OH! It drifts wide!
          ...  M_McGillicutt has a smile on his face
          ...  Did he know that was going wide?
Min. 26 :(aja) J_Cruijff is first to the ball
          ...  K_Raikonnen cuts it out easily
          ...  He clears the ball up field
Min. 26 :(psg) A_Hunter spits at J_Cruijff
          ...  J_Hunye calls him over!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
          ...  He is lucky not to have seen red!
Min. 27 :(aja) T_Wallcott runs at Muniesa
          ...  He takes it past him
          ...  A left-footer by T_Wallcott !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  His players jump on top of him
          ...  Ajax go in front now with that goal!
          ...  Ajax 2-1 Paris Saint Germain ...
Min. 27 :(aja) It seems Ajax are making a tactical change to C
Min. 27 :(psg) Gilberto moves forward
          ...  G_Magalhaes clears with a diving header
Min. 28 :(aja) J_Cruijff takes advantage of a bad back pass
          ...  J_Cruijff runs forward
          ...  He hits the shot!
          ...  M_McGillicutt with the acrobatic save
          ...  Well saved
Min. 31 :(psg) S_Wilkermann with a penetrating pass to A_Valencia
          ...  G_Magalhaes cuts it out easily
          ...  He clears the ball up field
Min. 33 :(aja) C_Fabregas floats the ball in to find Jose_A_Reyes
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes bears down on goal!
          ...  But M_McGillicutt punches it away
          ...  He was lucky to get to that one
Min. 34 :(aja) M_Van_D_Hoorn with a precise ball to Jose_A_Reyes
          ...  A vicious shot by Jose_A_Reyes !
          ...  M_McGillicutt gets his fingertips to it
          ...  It's pushed around the post to safety
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  C_Fabregas hits it into the box!
          ...  J_Cruijff with the header
          ...  M_McGillicutt tips it over
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Thomas_Partey chips the ball in towards the back post!
          ...  The ball comes to Jose_A_Reyes
          ...  He gets the shot away
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  M_McGillicutt is wrong footed!
          ...  It drifts just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  T_Wallcott swings it in!
          ...  M_McGillicutt reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 35 :(aja) F_Ljungberg hits the ball through the heart of the defence
          ...  J_Cruijff latches onto it!
          ...  J_Cruijff with a little chip!
          ...  M_McGillicutt takes the ball off him
          ...  He was showing off there!
Min. 39 :(psg) S_Wilkermann with the dribble
          ...  This is a great chance
          ...  W_Gallas fouls badly
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(aja) T_Wallcott runs at the defence
          ...  He nutmegs the defender
          ...  He showed his class there
          ...  But he loses control of it
          ...  Gilberto hits it out for a throw

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Ajax 2-1 Paris Saint Germain

Min. 49 :(aja) J_Cruijff with the deft touch
          ...  He takes it past A_Valencia
          ...  He knocks it to Thomas_Partey!
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by Thomas_Partey !
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
          ...  But it sails past the post !!
          ...  M_McGillicutt never had a chance!
Min. 49 :(psg) A_Hunter barges G_Magalhaes off the ball
          ...  M_Van_D_Hoorn takes the player down!!
          ...  That's a poor tackle!
Min. 49 :(psg) E_Richardson backtracks with the ball
          ...  He hoofs the ball up field
          ...  A_Valencia gets on the end of it
          ...  From long range A_Valencia bends the ball towards goal!
          ...  But B_Roorda tips it behind
          ...  J_Hunye has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 50 :(aja) M_Keown is going to be brought on
          ...  W_Gallas is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 50 :(aja) A_Langlitz takes off his tracksuit
          ...  he'll replace Jose_A_Reyes as FW
Min. 51 :(aja) M_Canete is being prepared to come on
          ...  Thomas_Partey is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 55 :(psg) E_Richardson finds his way through
          ...  E_Richardson aims the cheeky shot at goal!
          ...  But B_Roorda parries the ball
          ...  It's picked up by the defender, much to the relief of the crowd
Min. 57 :(aja) T_Wallcott with the mazy dribble
          ...  He takes it past A_Valencia
          ...  L_DeDoorn makes the challenge and clears the ball
Min. 59 :(aja) M_Canete knocks it forward
          ...  M_Manz slips
          ...  T_Wallcott gets to it!
          ...  T_Wallcott strikes a wicked curler !
          ...  He miskicks the ball
          ...  He's managed to put that out of the stadium
Min. 59 :(aja) T_Wallcott finds his way through
          ...  He bent his run well
          ...  L_DeDoorn with an ugly foul
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
          ...  He got away with just a warning
          ...  INDIRECT FREE KICK!
          ...  C_Fabregas knocks it forward
          ...  M_Van_D_Hoorn gets on the end of it
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  M_Manz hits it out for a throw
Min. 60 :(aja) T_Wallcott plays a clever one-two with his team mate
          ...  He runs towards goal now
          ...  T_Wallcott with a terrific drive !
          ...  It hits the post
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  What a great effort!
          ...  And that makes it a hat trick!
          ...  Ajax 3-1 Paris Saint Germain ...
Min. 61 :(psg) A_Valencia skips the challenge from M_Van_D_Hoorn
          ...  M_Van_D_Hoorn does well to get the tackle in
Min. 62 :(psg) E_Richardson gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He cuts inside the defender!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by E_Richardson !
          ...  But B_Roorda reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 64 :(psg) K_Raikonnen takes advantage of a mistake by G_Magalhaes
          ...  That mistake could prove costly
          ...  B_Roorda with a nasty foul
          ...  J_Hunye will want to speak to him
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  This is very far out
          ...  Gilberto floats it forward
          ...  E_Richardson latches onto the end of it
          ...  But M_Keown clears the ball to safety
Min. 66 :(psg) E_Scifo with the nod to A_Hunter
          ...  A_Hunter aiming for the bottom corner !
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 68 :(psg) Muniesa with a simple pass to A_Hunter
          ...  A_Hunter with the drive!
          ...  B_Roorda with a great save
          ...  And he holds onto it as well!
Min. 69 :(aja) C_Fabregas with a slide rule pass to T_Wallcott
          ...  T_Wallcott with a powerful diving header!
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 71 :(aja) J_Cruijff knocks it past the defender and runs onto it
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there
          ...  L_DeDoorn beats him to the ball
Min. 71 :(psg) Muniesa controls it well
          ...  He nutmegs G_Magalhaes
          ...  He puts in A_Valencia!
          ...  A delicate header from A_Valencia !
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  B_Roorda dives desperately to try and save it!!
          ...  He can't get to it!
          ...  But it creeps just wide!!
          ...  The deflection had B_Roorda beaten!
Min. 73 :(psg) A_Hunter finds himself in a good position
          ...  M_Keown brings him down in the area
          ...  There can only be one outcome surely!
          ...  But J_Hunye waves play on!!!
Min. 75 :(aja) C_Fabregas with a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball across to A_Langlitz
          ...  A_Langlitz with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  It hits the post
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 76 :(aja) J_Cruijff brings it under control
          ...  He takes on A_Hunter
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in M_Keown!
          ...  A_Valencia hits it out for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  The corner is swung in by A_Langlitz!
          ...  M_McGillicutt catches it!
Min. 82 :(psg) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  L_Jones will come on for A_Valencia and play DF
Min. 82 :(psg) P_Bilotta comes on for S_Wilkermann and takes up a MF role
Min. 82 :(psg) Up goes the substitution board - H_Rodellega on for A_Hunter as a FW
Min. 84 :(aja) M_Canete takes on the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to A_Langlitz
          ...  A_Langlitz bears down on goal!
          ...  It's way wide
          ...  The Paris Saint Germain fans behind the goal spread their arms out
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(aja) T_Wallcott beats L_Jones
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  T_Wallcott hits the ball first time!
          ...  He has failed to hit the target!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He should have buried that!
Min. 91 :(aja) M_Canete looks for options
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He knocks a through ball to T_Wallcott
          ...  K_Raikonnen bundles the player over!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
          ...  The ref looks across to his assistant!
          ...  Play on!
Min. 91 :(aja) M_Keown spits at Muniesa
          ...  He could be off here!
          ...  J_Hunye reaches to his pocket!
          ...  He jots down his name!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  I think he was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 92 :(aja) T_Wallcott leaves his marker standing
          ...  T_Wallcott chases it through, he must score !
          ...  M_McGillicutt won't get to that!
          ...  It clips the post!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Excellent strike!!
          ...  Ajax 4-1 Paris Saint Germain ...
Min. 93 :(aja) Ajax's manager orders his side to play D
Min. 93 :(aja) A_Langlitz leaves M_Manz standing
          ...  A_Langlitz with the crafty shot!
          ...  M_McGillicutt won't get to that!
          ...  Oooh it goes just over!!

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Johan Cruijff Arena
Attendance           : 137,419
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Ajax Match Info
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Best player          : T_Wallcott (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : T_Wallcott (22,27,60,92)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : W_Gallas (39), M_Keown (91)
Injured              : N/A
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Paris Saint Germain Match Info
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Best player          : Gilberto
Scorers              : A_Hunter (20)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : A_Hunter (26)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                               Ajax       | Paris Saint Germain
Attempts on Goal     :          19        |       8
Off target           :           9        |       2
On target            :          10        |       6
Possession           :          54        |       46
Corners              :           4        |       0
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :          13        |       7
Key Tackles          :           5        |       8
Key Passes           :          14        |       7
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Final Score          : Ajax 4 - 1 Paris Saint Germain
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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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B_Roorda       GK  36   4   5   2  29 |  95   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0   0   0
T_Stavos       DF   3  33  13   5  10 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Van_D_Hoorn  DF   1  32   9   8  33 |  95   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  40  20
G_Magalhaes    DF   1  30   1   1  20 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
W_Gallas       DF   1  28   4   2  35 |  51   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  -2
J_Cruijff      MF   1   7  30  11  11 |  95   0   0   2   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  20  15
C_Fabregas     MF   3   8  30   7  31 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
Thomas_Partey  MF   2   1  29  18  35 |  52   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Ljungberg    MF   2   1  29   2  29 |  95   0   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0
T_Wallcott     FW   3   9  11  30  21 |  95   0   0   0   0   7   4   0   0   0   0   0 100
Jose_A_Reyes   FW   2   3   3  29  43 |  51   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0  15
J_Ablanedo     GK  29   3   7   2  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Keown        DF   3  33  13   7  21 |  44   0   2   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  58  18  18
T_Vermaelen    DF   2  30   9   7  31 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Canete       MF   2   6  32   5  19 |  43   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
A_Langlitz     FW   3   8  12  31  32 |  44   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Paris Saint Germain
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_McGillicutt  GK  30   2   3   5  27 |  95   8   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20   0   0   0
A_Valencia     DF   2  31   9   9  22 |  83   0   1   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  20   0   5
L_DeDoorn      DF   2  29   1   3  43 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
M_Manz         DF   2  28   7   5  32 |  95   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
K_Raikonnen    DF   2  27   1   3  43 |  95   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
Gilberto       DM   2  14  31   3  42 |  95   0   1   1   1   1   0   0   0   0  20  30   5
Muniesa        MF   1   8  29   8  20 |  95   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
E_Scifo        MF   2   6  29   7  21 |  95   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
S_Wilkermann   MF   1  10  25   1  28 |  83   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
A_Hunter       FW   3   9   7  28  42 |  83   0   0   0   0   3   1   1   0   0 -22 -22   8
E_Richardson   FW   2   5  11  27  21 |  95   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  10  10
A_Hellsechs    GK  24   5   3   2  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Jones        DF   3  31   7   8  22 |  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Ritchie      DM   1  12  25   7  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Bilotta      MF   3   7  28   6  33 |  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
H_Rodellega    FW   2   6   9  30  13 |  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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