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Season 24 Archive: Elite League Cup 2nd Round
Ajax 3 - 2 Rangers FC
Elite League Cup 2nd Round Match, Ajax vs. Rangers FC (Wed Jun 07)
Ajax | Rangers FC
4-1-3-2 N | 5-4-1 E
James Maund | Gazza Grant
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E_Van_d_Sar GK | GK Belushi
C_dos_Passos DF | DF S_Bassong
D_Agger DF | DF R_Giovinco
J_Stam DF | DF K_Ramsteijn
T_Vermaelen DF | DF F_de_Boer
Oscar_Serrano DM | DF C_Fuchs
S_Marlet MF | MF L_Thomas
A_Ross MF | MF A_Gunnarsson
J_Crujff MF | MF B_Hemoth
T_Wallcott FW | MF J_Shaddix
A_Arshavin FW | FW R_Acquafresca
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G_Langerak SUB | SUB V_Mannone
V_Kompany SUB | SUB D_McGrain
M_Van_D_Hoorn SUB | SUB K_Richard
Ridoutski SUB | SUB J_Garner
Fabinhioski SUB | SUB H_Rodellega
Referee: J_Eriksson (Sweden)
Min. 3 :(rfc) C_Fuchs holds the ball up and waits for support
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to R_Acquafresca
... But he loses control of it
... D_Agger hits it out for a throw
Min. 4 :(rfc) J_Shaddix is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... B_Hemoth latches onto the ball
... T_Vermaelen wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... A_Gunnarsson curls it into the box!
... E_Van_d_Sar makes the catch!
Min. 4 :(aja) Oscar_Serrano sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball in to A_Arshavin
... F_de_Boer with a bad challenge
... That looked malicious
... J_Eriksson wants a quiet word
... FREE KICK
... It is deep inside there own half
... Oscar_Serrano swings it in
... T_Wallcott gets on the end of it
... T_Wallcott hits a great drive!
... GOAL !!
... His manager looks unmoved
... That puts Ajax ahead!
... Now can they hang onto it!
... Ajax 1-0 Rangers FC ...
Min. 5 :(aja) Ajax will now play C after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 9 :(aja) A_Arshavin has it now
... He takes on R_Giovinco
... He gets past him!
... He puts in T_Wallcott!
... T_Wallcott tries to beat Belushi from outside the area!
... It's just over!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 11 :(rfc) S_Bassong plays the back pass
... Belushi can't get to it!!
... GOAL !!
... What a terrible mistake to make!!
... Look at the fury on the managers face!!
... Ajax 2-0 Rangers FC ...
Min. 12 :(aja) Ajax changed their strategy to play A
Min. 13 :(aja) Oscar_Serrano is out on the left
... He moves the ball right to C_dos_Passos
... C_dos_Passos from 20 yards !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it sails past the post !!
... Belushi never had a chance!
Min. 13 :(rfc) L_Thomas back heels to find R_Giovinco in space
... C_dos_Passos with a late tackle
... It looked worse than what it was
... He is surrounded by the Rangers FC players
... J_Eriksson reaches to his pocket!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 14 :(rfc) leaves S_Marlet standing
... tries the lob from 30 yards !
... But E_Van_d_Sar dives to his left
... I think E_Van_d_Sar just got a hand on that one
... J_Eriksson has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 15 :(rfc) B_Hemoth has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past T_Vermaelen
... He puts in R_Acquafresca!
... J_Stam beats him to the ball
Min. 20 :(aja) S_Marlet pass splits open the defence
... What a ball!
... Oscar_Serrano is clean through!
... Excellent sliding challenge from R_Giovinco
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... S_Marlet plays it into the danger area!
... S_Bassong reads it
... He clears the danger
Min. 22 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca knocks it past J_Stam and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... Driven towards goal by R_Acquafresca !
... He hits the side netting
Min. 27 :(rfc) J_Shaddix bursts forward
... A_Arshavin tackles cleanly
... The linesman flags for the foul though! Unbelievable! It looked clean to me
... J_Eriksson calls him over
... J_Eriksson is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 28 :(aja) J_Crujff controls it well
... He nutmegs R_Giovinco
... He puts in A_Arshavin!
... A_Arshavin drives it towards goal !
... Belushi just watches float over the bar!
Min. 30 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson gets to the by line
... He looks up and lobs in a cross
... K_Ramsteijn is unmarked
... K_Ramsteijn tries to chip the ball over E_Van_d_Sar!
... The shot slips through E_Van_d_Sar's hands
... But goes wide!
... He got away with that!
Min. 31 :(rfc) B_Hemoth has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past Oscar_Serrano!
... He has some space now!
... B_Hemoth tries to lob the keeper !
... It hits the outside of the post
... And goes out
Min. 37 :(aja) A_Arshavin gets the ball on the wing
... He slides the ball past F_de_Boer!
... He has some space now!
... R_Giovinco cleanly tackles him
... He judged that well
Min. 39 :(rfc) L_Thomas looks around for some movement
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca hits the shot!
... It swerves a lot!
... It hits the post
... And goes clear
Min. 40 :(aja) A_Arshavin has it now
... He takes on K_Ramsteijn
... He gets past him!
... He puts in T_Wallcott!
... T_Wallcott fires off a right-footed shot !
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 46 :(aja) Oscar_Serrano looks to play the ball out wide
... He plays the ball across to A_Arshavin
... A well-placed shot from A_Arshavin !
... But he puts it well wide
... That was a mishit effort!
Min. 46 :(rfc) R_Giovinco gains possession
... R_Giovinco with a thundering shot!
... What agility from E_Van_d_Sar
Min. 47 :(aja) A_Ross with a short pass to find A_Arshavin
... A_Arshavin flicks the header toward the far post!
... But Belushi just gets his fingers to that one
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Ajax 2-0 Rangers FC
Min. 46 :(aja) A_Arshavin flicks it over K_Ramsteijn and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... K_Ramsteijn moves quickly to get the tackle in this time
Min. 47 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca jumps over C_dos_Passos's challenge
... Oh, beautiful nutmeg
... He's clean through
... J_Stam with a superb challenge
... The referee has given the free kick the other way!
... J_Eriksson reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 49 :(aja) Up goes the substitution board - V_Kompany on for C_dos_Passos as a DF
Min. 50 :(aja) Ridoutski will come on for Oscar_Serrano and play MF
Min. 50 :(aja) J_Stam is through on goal
... But S_Bassong slides in
Min. 51 :(aja) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... Fabinhioski will come on for A_Arshavin and play FW
Min. 53 :(aja) Ridoutski kills the ball dead
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... T_Wallcott gets on the end of the pass
... T_Wallcott with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... It hits the inside of the post
... It falls right into Belushi arms
... He's spilt it!
... GOAL !!
... He'll want to forget about that quickly!
... Ajax 3-0 Rangers FC ...
Min. 53 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside T_Wallcott!
... He has some space now!
... V_Kompany gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 55 :(aja) A_Ross with a glorious 60-yard pass to Fabinhioski
... R_Acquafresca with a perfectly timed tackle
Min. 56 :(aja) T_Wallcott takes advantage of a mistake by R_Giovinco
... Can he make them pay?
... T_Wallcott with the overhead !
... But Belushi reaches the ball. Good save
... There was a foul on Belushi anyway
Min. 58 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson makes the tackle
... He gets to his feet quickly
... He's beat the defender to the ball
... A_Gunnarsson has a go!
... E_Van_d_Sar with a great save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 59 :(aja) A_Ross looks for options
... He knocks the ball across to T_Wallcott
... T_Wallcott with the shot on net !
... Belushi makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
Min. 63 :(rfc) S_Bassong is out on the right
... He moves the ball left to R_Acquafresca
... T_Vermaelen gathers up the loose ball
Min. 65 :(rfc) J_Shaddix looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... But he puts it over
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 68 :(aja) T_Wallcott has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past the defender!
... He has some space now!
... K_Ramsteijn gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 70 :(aja) S_Marlet controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the left!
... Fabinhioski gets onto the end of the pass!
... Fabinhioski tries to lob the keeper !
... Over the bar
Min. 70 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson with the nod to L_Thomas
... But J_Stam wins the tackle
Min. 73 :(rfc) L_Thomas hits a hard pass to B_Hemoth
... J_Stam stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 74 :(aja) A_Ross floats the ball in to find T_Wallcott
... T_Wallcott with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... Belushi gathers it easily
Min. 75 :(rfc) D_McGrain will come on for R_Giovinco and play DF
Min. 77 :(aja) J_Crujff is forced back with the ball
... He belts the ball up field
... T_Wallcott latches onto the end of it
... T_Wallcott gets his head to the ball !
... It hits off a defender!
... Belushi is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... S_Marlet crosses it in!
... C_Fuchs reads it well
... And he knocks it away
Min. 77 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca plays a quick one-two with his team mate
... He looks around for options
... He moves forward with the ball
... J_Stam with an ugly foul
... That looked malicious
... The referee comes over to him
... Will he show him another yellow?
... He does! That's the end of the game for him, he is sent off!
Min. 77 :(rfc) Rangers FC restructured their strategy to A
... FREE KICK
... It is deep inside there own half
... B_Hemoth swings it in
... R_Acquafresca takes control of it!
... R_Acquafresca with a low drive through the rain!
... E_Van_d_Sar has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... E_Van_d_Sar is left flat-footed
... It's gone wide !!
Min. 78 :(aja) V_Kompany had to stretch to reach the pass
... V_Kompany shapes up for a shot!
... Looks like it should be Belushi's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... Belushi looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... CORNER!
... Ridoutski crosses it in!
... S_Marlet makes a firm connection with his head
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... V_Kompany swings it in!
... It goes straight into the arms of Belushi
Min. 78 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson cuts inside his opponent
... He worked that well
... D_Agger goes in with the block tackle
... He comes out of it with the ball
... Great tackle!
Min. 83 :(rfc) J_Garner comes on for L_Thomas and will play FW to the delight of the fans
Min. 83 :(aja) S_Marlet skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to Fabinhioski
... But K_Ramsteijn wins the ball with a sliding challenge
... CORNER!
... S_Marlet plays it towards the near post!
... J_Crujff tries to place the shot!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Wide !!
... That was fortunate
Min. 84 :(rfc) H_Rodellega is being brought on
... C_Fuchs is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 86 :(aja) A_Ross retreats under pressure
... He hits the ball up field
... Ridoutski latches onto the end of it
... Excellent sliding challenge from F_de_Boer
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... A_Ross plays it into the danger area!
... Belushi easily claims the ball!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(rfc) H_Rodellega runs at the defence
... He nutmegs the defender
... He showed his class there
... V_Kompany rushes in with a poor tackle!!
... That's a foul!!
Min. 90 :(rfc) S_Bassong with an excellent first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He swings the ball in
... J_Shaddix gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... J_Shaddix with a bicycle kick !
... GOAL !!
... E_Van_d_Sar will be disappointed he did not save that!
... Rangers FC have narrowed the deficit!
... Ajax 3-1 Rangers FC ...
Min. 91 :(aja) D_Agger gets to the by line
... He looks up and lobs in a cross
... Fabinhioski is unmarked
... Fabinhioski with the header !
... Its sails over!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 93 :(aja) Fabinhioski bursts forward
... But he loses control of it
... F_de_Boer belts it clear
Min. 93 :(rfc) B_Hemoth with a measured pass to K_Ramsteijn
... K_Ramsteijn with an overhead kick !
... He gets a connection
... GOAL !!
... It looks like he enjoyed that one!!
... He is dancing round the corner flag!
... Rangers FC have narrowed the deficit!
... Ajax 3-2 Rangers FC ...
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Amsterdam Arena
Attendance : 140,000
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Ajax Match Info
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Best player : T_Wallcott (Man of the Match)
Scorers : T_Wallcott (4,53), S_Bassong (11 og)
Sent Off : J_Stam (77)
Booked : C_dos_Passos (13), A_Arshavin (27)
Injured : N/A
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player : J_Shaddix
Scorers : J_Shaddix (90), K_Ramsteijn (93)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Ajax | Rangers FC
Attempts on Goal : 17 | 11
Off target : 11 | 6
On target : 6 | 5
Possession : 47 | 53
Corners : 6 | 1
Red Cards : 1 | 0
Yellow Cards : 2 | 0
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 10 | 13
Key Tackles : 8 | 9
Key Passes : 17 | 12
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Final Score : Ajax 3 - 2 Rangers FC
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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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E_Van_d_Sar GK 39 5 5 7 14 | 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_dos_Passos DF 2 33 11 9 46 | 52 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 -1
D_Agger DF 2 29 12 5 24 | 96 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 10 0
J_Stam DF 2 26 8 6 29 | 80 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 50 -10 -10
T_Vermaelen DF 2 25 8 6 31 | 96 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 20 20
Oscar_Serrano DM 2 15 28 12 19 | 53 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0
S_Marlet MF 2 8 29 8 22 | 96 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 1
A_Ross MF 1 3 29 2 36 | 96 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0
J_Crujff MF 2 6 28 10 28 | 96 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 40 21
T_Wallcott FW 3 8 10 26 21 | 96 0 0 0 0 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 58
A_Arshavin FW 2 6 8 25 32 | 54 0 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 0 -2 18 5
G_Langerak GK 27 2 2 6 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
V_Kompany DF 2 28 11 8 33 | 44 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 1
M_Van_D_Hoorn DF 1 25 8 8 33 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ridoutski MF 1 5 33 4 32 | 43 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0
Fabinhioski FW 2 7 12 27 33 | 42 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Player Statistics - Rangers FC
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Belushi GK 39 8 8 5 11 | 96 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 0 0 0
S_Bassong DF 2 29 11 6 30 | 96 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 15 0
R_Giovinco DF 2 28 13 10 35 | 78 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 0 5
K_Ramsteijn DF 1 28 11 10 42 | 96 0 3 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 60 0 21
F_de_Boer DF 2 28 7 7 27 | 96 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
C_Fuchs DF 2 26 8 9 32 | 87 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
L_Thomas MF 1 7 31 7 18 | 86 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
A_Gunnarsson MF 2 8 29 18 34 | 96 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 5
B_Hemoth MF 2 5 28 6 22 | 96 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 -20 15 -19
J_Shaddix MF 3 11 26 17 31 | 96 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 20 20
R_Acquafresca FW 1 7 9 29 36 | 96 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 20 0 4
V_Mannone GK 27 5 3 1 30 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_McGrain DF 1 28 12 7 24 | 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
K_Richard MF 1 10 28 9 26 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Garner FW 3 7 8 27 11 | 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H_Rodellega FW 2 5 8 26 13 | 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Ajax | Rangers FC
4-1-3-2 N | 5-4-1 E
James Maund | Gazza Grant
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E_Van_d_Sar GK | GK Belushi
C_dos_Passos DF | DF S_Bassong
D_Agger DF | DF R_Giovinco
J_Stam DF | DF K_Ramsteijn
T_Vermaelen DF | DF F_de_Boer
Oscar_Serrano DM | DF C_Fuchs
S_Marlet MF | MF L_Thomas
A_Ross MF | MF A_Gunnarsson
J_Crujff MF | MF B_Hemoth
T_Wallcott FW | MF J_Shaddix
A_Arshavin FW | FW R_Acquafresca
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G_Langerak SUB | SUB V_Mannone
V_Kompany SUB | SUB D_McGrain
M_Van_D_Hoorn SUB | SUB K_Richard
Ridoutski SUB | SUB J_Garner
Fabinhioski SUB | SUB H_Rodellega
Referee: J_Eriksson (Sweden)
Min. 3 :(rfc) C_Fuchs holds the ball up and waits for support
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to R_Acquafresca
... But he loses control of it
... D_Agger hits it out for a throw
Min. 4 :(rfc) J_Shaddix is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... B_Hemoth latches onto the ball
... T_Vermaelen wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... A_Gunnarsson curls it into the box!
... E_Van_d_Sar makes the catch!
Min. 4 :(aja) Oscar_Serrano sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball in to A_Arshavin
... F_de_Boer with a bad challenge
... That looked malicious
... J_Eriksson wants a quiet word
... FREE KICK
... It is deep inside there own half
... Oscar_Serrano swings it in
... T_Wallcott gets on the end of it
... T_Wallcott hits a great drive!
... GOAL !!
... His manager looks unmoved
... That puts Ajax ahead!
... Now can they hang onto it!
... Ajax 1-0 Rangers FC ...
Min. 5 :(aja) Ajax will now play C after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 9 :(aja) A_Arshavin has it now
... He takes on R_Giovinco
... He gets past him!
... He puts in T_Wallcott!
... T_Wallcott tries to beat Belushi from outside the area!
... It's just over!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 11 :(rfc) S_Bassong plays the back pass
... Belushi can't get to it!!
... GOAL !!
... What a terrible mistake to make!!
... Look at the fury on the managers face!!
... Ajax 2-0 Rangers FC ...
Min. 12 :(aja) Ajax changed their strategy to play A
Min. 13 :(aja) Oscar_Serrano is out on the left
... He moves the ball right to C_dos_Passos
... C_dos_Passos from 20 yards !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it sails past the post !!
... Belushi never had a chance!
Min. 13 :(rfc) L_Thomas back heels to find R_Giovinco in space
... C_dos_Passos with a late tackle
... It looked worse than what it was
... He is surrounded by the Rangers FC players
... J_Eriksson reaches to his pocket!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 14 :(rfc) leaves S_Marlet standing
... tries the lob from 30 yards !
... But E_Van_d_Sar dives to his left
... I think E_Van_d_Sar just got a hand on that one
... J_Eriksson has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 15 :(rfc) B_Hemoth has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past T_Vermaelen
... He puts in R_Acquafresca!
... J_Stam beats him to the ball
Min. 20 :(aja) S_Marlet pass splits open the defence
... What a ball!
... Oscar_Serrano is clean through!
... Excellent sliding challenge from R_Giovinco
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... S_Marlet plays it into the danger area!
... S_Bassong reads it
... He clears the danger
Min. 22 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca knocks it past J_Stam and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... Driven towards goal by R_Acquafresca !
... He hits the side netting
Min. 27 :(rfc) J_Shaddix bursts forward
... A_Arshavin tackles cleanly
... The linesman flags for the foul though! Unbelievable! It looked clean to me
... J_Eriksson calls him over
... J_Eriksson is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 28 :(aja) J_Crujff controls it well
... He nutmegs R_Giovinco
... He puts in A_Arshavin!
... A_Arshavin drives it towards goal !
... Belushi just watches float over the bar!
Min. 30 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson gets to the by line
... He looks up and lobs in a cross
... K_Ramsteijn is unmarked
... K_Ramsteijn tries to chip the ball over E_Van_d_Sar!
... The shot slips through E_Van_d_Sar's hands
... But goes wide!
... He got away with that!
Min. 31 :(rfc) B_Hemoth has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past Oscar_Serrano!
... He has some space now!
... B_Hemoth tries to lob the keeper !
... It hits the outside of the post
... And goes out
Min. 37 :(aja) A_Arshavin gets the ball on the wing
... He slides the ball past F_de_Boer!
... He has some space now!
... R_Giovinco cleanly tackles him
... He judged that well
Min. 39 :(rfc) L_Thomas looks around for some movement
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca hits the shot!
... It swerves a lot!
... It hits the post
... And goes clear
Min. 40 :(aja) A_Arshavin has it now
... He takes on K_Ramsteijn
... He gets past him!
... He puts in T_Wallcott!
... T_Wallcott fires off a right-footed shot !
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 46 :(aja) Oscar_Serrano looks to play the ball out wide
... He plays the ball across to A_Arshavin
... A well-placed shot from A_Arshavin !
... But he puts it well wide
... That was a mishit effort!
Min. 46 :(rfc) R_Giovinco gains possession
... R_Giovinco with a thundering shot!
... What agility from E_Van_d_Sar
Min. 47 :(aja) A_Ross with a short pass to find A_Arshavin
... A_Arshavin flicks the header toward the far post!
... But Belushi just gets his fingers to that one
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Ajax 2-0 Rangers FC
Min. 46 :(aja) A_Arshavin flicks it over K_Ramsteijn and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... K_Ramsteijn moves quickly to get the tackle in this time
Min. 47 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca jumps over C_dos_Passos's challenge
... Oh, beautiful nutmeg
... He's clean through
... J_Stam with a superb challenge
... The referee has given the free kick the other way!
... J_Eriksson reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 49 :(aja) Up goes the substitution board - V_Kompany on for C_dos_Passos as a DF
Min. 50 :(aja) Ridoutski will come on for Oscar_Serrano and play MF
Min. 50 :(aja) J_Stam is through on goal
... But S_Bassong slides in
Min. 51 :(aja) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... Fabinhioski will come on for A_Arshavin and play FW
Min. 53 :(aja) Ridoutski kills the ball dead
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... T_Wallcott gets on the end of the pass
... T_Wallcott with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... It hits the inside of the post
... It falls right into Belushi arms
... He's spilt it!
... GOAL !!
... He'll want to forget about that quickly!
... Ajax 3-0 Rangers FC ...
Min. 53 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside T_Wallcott!
... He has some space now!
... V_Kompany gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 55 :(aja) A_Ross with a glorious 60-yard pass to Fabinhioski
... R_Acquafresca with a perfectly timed tackle
Min. 56 :(aja) T_Wallcott takes advantage of a mistake by R_Giovinco
... Can he make them pay?
... T_Wallcott with the overhead !
... But Belushi reaches the ball. Good save
... There was a foul on Belushi anyway
Min. 58 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson makes the tackle
... He gets to his feet quickly
... He's beat the defender to the ball
... A_Gunnarsson has a go!
... E_Van_d_Sar with a great save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 59 :(aja) A_Ross looks for options
... He knocks the ball across to T_Wallcott
... T_Wallcott with the shot on net !
... Belushi makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
Min. 63 :(rfc) S_Bassong is out on the right
... He moves the ball left to R_Acquafresca
... T_Vermaelen gathers up the loose ball
Min. 65 :(rfc) J_Shaddix looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... But he puts it over
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 68 :(aja) T_Wallcott has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past the defender!
... He has some space now!
... K_Ramsteijn gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 70 :(aja) S_Marlet controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the left!
... Fabinhioski gets onto the end of the pass!
... Fabinhioski tries to lob the keeper !
... Over the bar
Min. 70 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson with the nod to L_Thomas
... But J_Stam wins the tackle
Min. 73 :(rfc) L_Thomas hits a hard pass to B_Hemoth
... J_Stam stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 74 :(aja) A_Ross floats the ball in to find T_Wallcott
... T_Wallcott with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... Belushi gathers it easily
Min. 75 :(rfc) D_McGrain will come on for R_Giovinco and play DF
Min. 77 :(aja) J_Crujff is forced back with the ball
... He belts the ball up field
... T_Wallcott latches onto the end of it
... T_Wallcott gets his head to the ball !
... It hits off a defender!
... Belushi is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... S_Marlet crosses it in!
... C_Fuchs reads it well
... And he knocks it away
Min. 77 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca plays a quick one-two with his team mate
... He looks around for options
... He moves forward with the ball
... J_Stam with an ugly foul
... That looked malicious
... The referee comes over to him
... Will he show him another yellow?
... He does! That's the end of the game for him, he is sent off!
Min. 77 :(rfc) Rangers FC restructured their strategy to A
... FREE KICK
... It is deep inside there own half
... B_Hemoth swings it in
... R_Acquafresca takes control of it!
... R_Acquafresca with a low drive through the rain!
... E_Van_d_Sar has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... E_Van_d_Sar is left flat-footed
... It's gone wide !!
Min. 78 :(aja) V_Kompany had to stretch to reach the pass
... V_Kompany shapes up for a shot!
... Looks like it should be Belushi's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... Belushi looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... CORNER!
... Ridoutski crosses it in!
... S_Marlet makes a firm connection with his head
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... V_Kompany swings it in!
... It goes straight into the arms of Belushi
Min. 78 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson cuts inside his opponent
... He worked that well
... D_Agger goes in with the block tackle
... He comes out of it with the ball
... Great tackle!
Min. 83 :(rfc) J_Garner comes on for L_Thomas and will play FW to the delight of the fans
Min. 83 :(aja) S_Marlet skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to Fabinhioski
... But K_Ramsteijn wins the ball with a sliding challenge
... CORNER!
... S_Marlet plays it towards the near post!
... J_Crujff tries to place the shot!
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Wide !!
... That was fortunate
Min. 84 :(rfc) H_Rodellega is being brought on
... C_Fuchs is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 86 :(aja) A_Ross retreats under pressure
... He hits the ball up field
... Ridoutski latches onto the end of it
... Excellent sliding challenge from F_de_Boer
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... A_Ross plays it into the danger area!
... Belushi easily claims the ball!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(rfc) H_Rodellega runs at the defence
... He nutmegs the defender
... He showed his class there
... V_Kompany rushes in with a poor tackle!!
... That's a foul!!
Min. 90 :(rfc) S_Bassong with an excellent first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He swings the ball in
... J_Shaddix gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... J_Shaddix with a bicycle kick !
... GOAL !!
... E_Van_d_Sar will be disappointed he did not save that!
... Rangers FC have narrowed the deficit!
... Ajax 3-1 Rangers FC ...
Min. 91 :(aja) D_Agger gets to the by line
... He looks up and lobs in a cross
... Fabinhioski is unmarked
... Fabinhioski with the header !
... Its sails over!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 93 :(aja) Fabinhioski bursts forward
... But he loses control of it
... F_de_Boer belts it clear
Min. 93 :(rfc) B_Hemoth with a measured pass to K_Ramsteijn
... K_Ramsteijn with an overhead kick !
... He gets a connection
... GOAL !!
... It looks like he enjoyed that one!!
... He is dancing round the corner flag!
... Rangers FC have narrowed the deficit!
... Ajax 3-2 Rangers FC ...
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Match Details
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Venue : Amsterdam Arena
Attendance : 140,000
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Ajax Match Info
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Best player : T_Wallcott (Man of the Match)
Scorers : T_Wallcott (4,53), S_Bassong (11 og)
Sent Off : J_Stam (77)
Booked : C_dos_Passos (13), A_Arshavin (27)
Injured : N/A
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player : J_Shaddix
Scorers : J_Shaddix (90), K_Ramsteijn (93)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Ajax | Rangers FC
Attempts on Goal : 17 | 11
Off target : 11 | 6
On target : 6 | 5
Possession : 47 | 53
Corners : 6 | 1
Red Cards : 1 | 0
Yellow Cards : 2 | 0
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 10 | 13
Key Tackles : 8 | 9
Key Passes : 17 | 12
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Final Score : Ajax 3 - 2 Rangers FC
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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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E_Van_d_Sar GK 39 5 5 7 14 | 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_dos_Passos DF 2 33 11 9 46 | 52 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 -1
D_Agger DF 2 29 12 5 24 | 96 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 10 0
J_Stam DF 2 26 8 6 29 | 80 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 50 -10 -10
T_Vermaelen DF 2 25 8 6 31 | 96 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 20 20
Oscar_Serrano DM 2 15 28 12 19 | 53 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0
S_Marlet MF 2 8 29 8 22 | 96 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 1
A_Ross MF 1 3 29 2 36 | 96 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0
J_Crujff MF 2 6 28 10 28 | 96 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 40 21
T_Wallcott FW 3 8 10 26 21 | 96 0 0 0 0 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 58
A_Arshavin FW 2 6 8 25 32 | 54 0 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 0 -2 18 5
G_Langerak GK 27 2 2 6 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
V_Kompany DF 2 28 11 8 33 | 44 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 1
M_Van_D_Hoorn DF 1 25 8 8 33 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ridoutski MF 1 5 33 4 32 | 43 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0
Fabinhioski FW 2 7 12 27 33 | 42 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Player Statistics - Rangers FC
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Belushi GK 39 8 8 5 11 | 96 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 0 0 0
S_Bassong DF 2 29 11 6 30 | 96 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 15 0
R_Giovinco DF 2 28 13 10 35 | 78 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 0 5
K_Ramsteijn DF 1 28 11 10 42 | 96 0 3 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 60 0 21
F_de_Boer DF 2 28 7 7 27 | 96 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
C_Fuchs DF 2 26 8 9 32 | 87 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
L_Thomas MF 1 7 31 7 18 | 86 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
A_Gunnarsson MF 2 8 29 18 34 | 96 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 5
B_Hemoth MF 2 5 28 6 22 | 96 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 -20 15 -19
J_Shaddix MF 3 11 26 17 31 | 96 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 20 20
R_Acquafresca FW 1 7 9 29 36 | 96 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 20 0 4
V_Mannone GK 27 5 3 1 30 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_McGrain DF 1 28 12 7 24 | 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
K_Richard MF 1 10 28 9 26 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Garner FW 3 7 8 27 11 | 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H_Rodellega FW 2 5 8 26 13 | 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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