Elite League Match, Ajax vs. Schalke 04 (Thu Nov 09)


                                 Ajax  |  Schalke 04
                              4-4-2 A  |  4-4-2 C
                          James Maund  |  Andy Banks
                                       |
                        T_O_Conner GK  |  GK Paulo_Argenti
                     M_Van_D_Hoorn DF  |  DF B_Williams
                       G_Magalhaes DF  |  DF D_Epureanu
                      C_Dos_Passos DF  |  DF S_Stallbaum
                          W_Gallas DF  |  DF J_Kounde
                     Thomas_Partey MF  |  MF Suat_Serdar
                         J_Cruijff MF  |  MF R_Tabatta
                        C_Fabregas MF  |  MF Casemiro
                       F_Ljungberg MF  |  MF G_Hall
                           Cantona FW  |  FW E_Collamarini
                        Ian_Wright FW  |  FW Tatanka
                                       |
                            T_Mott SUB |  SUB A_Hugo
                           M_Keown SUB |  SUB Klaus_Fichtel
                        Juan_Foyth SUB |  SUB F_Rijkaard
                        W_Sneijder SUB |  SUB Romario
                      Jose_A_Reyes SUB |  SUB V_Bayo

Referee: M_Clattenurg (England)


Min. 1  :(shk) G_Hall has the ball on the wing
          ...  He takes it past G_Magalhaes
          ...  He knocks it to Tatanka!
          ...  Tatanka with a scorcher of a shot !
          ...  T_O_Conner takes the ball off him
          ...  He was showing off there!
Min. 10 :(shk) Casemiro holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to Tatanka
          ...  Tatanka heads the ball towards goal !
          ...  It's gone over
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one
Min. 11 :(aja) C_Fabregas with the first time pass to Ian_Wright
          ...  Tatanka with the tackle
Min. 14 :(aja) F_Ljungberg has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past J_Kounde
          ...  He puts in Cantona!
          ...  Cantona tries to chip the ball over Paulo_Argenti!
          ...  But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Swung in by F_Ljungberg
          ...  Paulo_Argenti catches it!
Min. 14 :(shk) Suat_Serdar is out on the right
          ...  He moves the ball left to Tatanka
          ...  Fine tackle by J_Cruijff
          ...  He prevents the corner as well
Min. 15 :(aja) Thomas_Partey cuts inside Casemiro
          ...  He worked that well
          ...  Thomas_Partey rifles it to the far post !
          ...  But Paulo_Argenti punches it away
          ...  He had to be brave to come for that one
Min. 15 :(shk) Suat_Serdar brings it under control
          ...  He takes on C_Dos_Passos
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in Casemiro!
          ...  Casemiro from 20 yards !
          ...  T_O_Conner can't get to it!
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar!
          ...  T_O_Conner makes a cocky smile
          ...  Did he know that was going over?
Min. 19 :(shk) Suat_Serdar runs down the flank
          ...  He threads the ball in to S_Stallbaum
          ...  S_Stallbaum bears down on goal!
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 20 :(aja) Thomas_Partey brings it under control
          ...  He takes on G_Hall
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in J_Cruijff!
          ...  Casemiro goes in with the block tackle
          ...  He comes out of it with the ball
          ...  Great tackle!
Min. 23 :(shk) Suat_Serdar kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  G_Hall gets on the end of the pass
          ...  G_Hall with the goal bound shot!
          ...  T_O_Conner can't get to it!
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar!
          ...  T_O_Conner makes a cocky smile
          ...  Did he know that was going over?
Min. 25 :(aja) Curled in dangerously from F_Ljungberg to Thomas_Partey
          ...  Thomas_Partey uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
          ...  Paulo_Argenti parries it, he follows it up
          ...  He fires it over!!
Min. 28 :(shk) Suat_Serdar with a one-touch layoff to D_Epureanu
          ...  D_Epureanu launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
          ...  T_O_Conner parries it
          ...  It rolls out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  R_Tabatta hits it into the box!
          ...  Tatanka tries to place the shot!
          ...  T_O_Conner with a great save
          ...  And he holds onto it as well!
Min. 30 :(shk) B_Williams is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He throws it long to E_Collamarini
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from M_Van_D_Hoorn
Min. 32 :(shk) Casemiro has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past G_Magalhaes
          ...  He puts in S_Stallbaum!
          ...  S_Stallbaum aims for the top right corner !
          ...  The net bulges!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He runs towards the fans!
          ...  And slides on his knees!
          ...  And Schalke 04 are leading in the game now
          ...  Ajax 0-1 Schalke 04 ...
Min. 33 :(aja) Cantona with the mazy dribble
          ...  He takes it past B_Williams
          ...  S_Stallbaum takes the players legs from beneath him!!
          ...  That s a poor tackle!
Min. 36 :(aja) F_Ljungberg with a flicked pass to M_Van_D_Hoorn
          ...  Suat_Serdar brings him down from behind!
          ...  But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(aja) Thomas_Partey sidesteps B_Williams
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  Thomas_Partey rises above the defence to head the ball !
          ...  But Paulo_Argenti tips it behind
          ...  M_Clattenurg has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 44 :(aja) M_Van_D_Hoorn can't keep control of it and loses possession!
          ...  He goes in hard and wins it back!
          ...  He creates some space for an opening!
          ...  From long range M_Van_D_Hoorn bends the ball towards goal!
          ...  Paulo_Argenti turns it behind for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Thomas_Partey chips the ball in towards the far post!
          ...  G_Hall wins the ball
          ...  He belts it away
Min. 44 :(shk) E_Collamarini nutmegs G_Magalhaes, he continues to run forward
          ...  M_Van_D_Hoorn rushes in with a poor tackle!!
          ...  That s a foul!!
          ...  M_Clattenurg calls him over
          ...  M_Clattenurg is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Ajax 0-1 Schalke 04

Min. 47 :(aja) Ian_Wright nutmegs J_Kounde, he continues to run forward
          ...  Tatanka fouls badly
Min. 50 :(aja) Juan_Foyth is being prepared to come on
          ...  G_Magalhaes is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 50 :(aja) Ian_Wright finds his way through
          ...  He sets up the shot
          ...  D_Epureanu brings him down in the area
          ...  There can only be one outcome surely!
          ...  But M_Clattenurg waves play on!!!
Min. 51 :(aja) W_Sneijder is going to be brought on
          ...  C_Fabregas is leaving the pitch
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 51 :(aja) Jose_A_Reyes is being brought on
          ...  Ian_Wright is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 51 :(shk) G_Hall with a one-touch layoff to R_Tabatta
          ...  R_Tabatta with a powerful header !
          ...  T_O_Conner is just going to watch it go over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  And T_O_Conner reacts well to palm it behind!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  J_Kounde chips the ball into the area!
          ...  T_O_Conner reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 52 :(shk) J_Kounde is taking a throw in
          ...  He takes a couple of strides back
          ...  He throws the ball to D_Epureanu
          ...  But Juan_Foyth wins the ball from behind
          ...  The crowd appeal but M_Clattenurg has none of it.
Min. 56 :(shk) Suat_Serdar with the first time flick to D_Epureanu
          ...  D_Epureanu is clean through!
          ...  The linesman has his flag raised
          ...  But M_Clattenurg waves play on
          ...  He just has to beat T_O_Conner
          ...  He tries to slide it past T_O_Conner
          ...  T_O_Conner smothers the ball !!
Min. 58 :(aja) Cantona picks up the loose ball and runs forward with it
          ...  A scorcher of a shot from Cantona !
          ...  Paulo_Argenti with the diving save
          ...  He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 58 :(shk) G_Hall is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate loosing his marker
          ...  He throws it to Tatanka
          ...  Tatanka aiming for the bottom corner !
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 58 :(aja) Cantona lobs it over the defender
          ...  R_Tabatta with a bad challenge
          ...  M_Clattenurg will want to speak to him
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll have to watch himself now
Min. 65 :(shk) E_Collamarini sidesteps Juan_Foyth
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  E_Collamarini with a powerful header !
          ...  T_O_Conner just watches it fly safely wide!
Min. 69 :(aja) F_Ljungberg with a flicked pass to Jose_A_Reyes
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes hits the shot!
          ...  It swerves a lot!
          ...  But Paulo_Argenti reaches the ball. Good save
          ...  There was a foul on Paulo_Argenti anyway
Min. 69 :(shk) R_Tabatta takes control of the loose ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to Tatanka
          ...  Tatanka attempts to drive it home!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He puts his hands to his ears!!
          ...  He is winding the Ajax fans up!!
          ...  They greet the gesture with jeers!
          ...  Ajax 0-2 Schalke 04 ...
Min. 70 :(shk) Schalke 04 will now play L after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 70 :(aja) Thomas_Partey finds his way through
          ...  That was sheer effort
          ...  D_Epureanu clatters him to the floor and puts the ball out of play
          ...  The linesman is flagging
          ...  Throw in
Min. 71 :(shk) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  Klaus_Fichtel will come on for B_Williams and play DF
Min. 72 :(shk) F_Rijkaard is coming on for D_Epureanu and will play DF
Min. 75 :(shk) Romario is going to be brought on
          ...  Suat_Serdar is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 77 :(shk) V_Bayo will replace the useless Tatanka and will play FW
Min. 77 :(aja) J_Cruijff controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball out to the left!
          ...  Cantona gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  A cracking drive from Cantona !
          ...  It's just over!
          ...  9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 80 :(aja) Thomas_Partey is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass under pressure
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes latches onto the ball
          ...  A delicate chip from Jose_A_Reyes !
          ...  Paulo_Argenti with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  He showed great Reflexes there
Min. 82 :(aja) F_Ljungberg is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass under pressure
          ...  Thomas_Partey latches onto the ball
          ...  S_Stallbaum forces him off the ball
          ...  But it rolls out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Thomas_Partey floats the ball in!
          ...  R_Tabatta heads it away
Min. 84 :(shk) F_Rijkaard turns past the defender
          ...  He has created space for himself now
          ...  F_Rijkaard aims the cheeky shot at goal!
          ...  T_O_Conner gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he slots in the rebound
          ...  He has put it wide !!
          ...  He puts his hands on his head in despair!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(aja) Thomas_Partey moves out wide
          ...  He plays the ball through to Cantona
          ...  Klaus_Fichtel plays it back
          ...  Paulo_Argenti slips!!
          ...  It goes just wide
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Cantona chips the ball in towards the far post!
          ...  Paulo_Argenti comes out and claims it!
Min. 91 :(shk) S_Stallbaum controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball into the middle!
          ...  V_Bayo gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  Cleared by M_Van_D_Hoorn

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Johan Cruijff Arena
Attendance           : 142,031
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Ajax Match Info
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Best player          : Thomas_Partey
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : M_Van_D_Hoorn (44)
Injured              : N/A
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Schalke 04 Match Info
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Best player          : S_Stallbaum (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : S_Stallbaum (32), Tatanka (69)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : R_Tabatta (58)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                               Ajax       |   Schalke 04
Attempts on Goal     :           9        |       14
Off target           :           3        |       7
On target            :           6        |       7
Possession           :          33        |       67
Corners              :           4        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       4
Fouls                :           2        |       14
Key Tackles          :           4        |       7
Key Passes           :          10        |       15
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Final Score          : Ajax 0 - 2 Schalke 04
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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  35   3   3   2  13 |  94   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0   0   0
M_Van_D_Hoorn  DF   1  34   9   8  33 |  94   0   2   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  38  -2   3
G_Magalhaes    DF   1  32   1   1  20 |  51   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Dos_Passos   DF   1  30   6   1  21 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
W_Gallas       DF   1  30   4   2  35 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -20
Thomas_Partey  MF   2   1  31  18  35 |  94   0   0   3   0   3   0   0   0   0 -20  10 -10
J_Cruijff      MF   1   7  31  11  11 |  94   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
C_Fabregas     MF   3   9  30   7  31 |  52   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
F_Ljungberg    MF   2   1  30   2  29 |  94   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  50   0
Cantona        FW   1   5   9  30  13 |  94   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
Ian_Wright     FW   2   5   1  30  29 |  52   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Mott         GK  29   5   2   2  20 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Keown        DF   3  35  13   7  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Juan_Foyth     DF   2  30   8   7  30 |  43   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
W_Sneijder     MF   2   4  31   4  23 |  42   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Jose_A_Reyes   FW   2   3   3  30  43 |  42   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  10

Player Statistics - Schalke 04
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Paulo_Argenti  GK  39   4   5   1  29 |  94   8   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0   0
B_Williams     DF   3  33  11   7  43 |  72   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  60  30  20
D_Epureanu     DF   1  33   9   9  33 |  73   0   2   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  40   0  10
S_Stallbaum    DF   1  31  18  17  47 |  94   0   1   1   0   2   1   0   0   0  20  10  25
J_Kounde       DF   2  31   6   2  28 |  94   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  30  20
Suat_Serdar    MF   2  24  31   1  15 |  76   0   1   6   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  60   0
R_Tabatta      MF   2  24  30  17  21 |  94   0   1   1   1   1   0   1   0   0  18  28   3
Casemiro       MF   2  24  30   1  31 |  94   0   1   2   1   1   0   0   0   0  20  40   0
G_Hall         MF   2  24  28   7  29 |  94   0   1   3   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  30   0
E_Collamarini  FW   1   5   9  33  31 |  94   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Tatanka        FW   3   7  10  30  32 |  78   0   1   0   0   5   1   0   0   0  20   0  35
A_Hugo         GK  29   2   3   1  12 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Klaus_Fichtel  DF   2  30  23   5  41 |  22   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
F_Rijkaard     DF   2   1  30  23  28 |  21   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Romario        MF   2   8  29  23  37 |  18   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
V_Bayo         FW   2  10   8  26  12 |  16   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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