Elite League Match, Feyenoord vs. Ajax (Sun Feb 21)


                            Feyenoord  |  Ajax
                            4-3-1-2 A  |  4-4-2 C
                          Jamie Coady  |  James Maund
                                       |
                            Rafael GK  |  GK A_Zubizarreta
                          B_Benson DF  |  DF S_Kolasinac
                             Ramos DF  |  DF M_Van_D_Hoorn
                       Seb_Ferrira DF  |  DF C_Dos_Passos
                              Dodo DF  |  DF T_Vermaelen
                         C_Makiadi MF  |  MF F_Ljungberg
                          J_Colmey MF  |  MF P_Vieira
                     Jesus_Cordoba MF  |  MF J_Cruijff
                         C_Eriksen AM  |  MF M_Overmars
                         A_Morelos FW  |  FW T_Wallcott
                        M_Esposito FW  |  FW Jose_A_Reyes
                                       |
                          D_Marino SUB |  SUB D_Seaman
                        R_Zdravkov SUB |  SUB Fazio
                       M_Bossaerts SUB |  SUB M_Keown
                         J_A_Vardy SUB |  SUB C_Fabregas
                       D_Whitehall SUB |  SUB D_Bergkamp

Referee: O_Hategan (Romania)


Min. 1  :(aja) S_Kolasinac with the through ball to T_Wallcott
          ...  Cleared by Ramos
Min. 3  :(aja) Jose_A_Reyes leaves his marker standing
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes with the crafty shot!
          ...  But Rafael punches it away
          ...  That's gone out for a goal kick
          ...  It was clear to everyone that Rafael got a touch
Min. 4  :(fyd) The manager shouting something towards his players
          ...  It looks like he's turning things round a bit
          ...  Feyenoord will now play C
Min. 4  :(fyd) Ramos with the mazy run
          ...  How he got through those defenders I don't know
          ...  He sets himself up for the shot
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by P_Vieira
          ...  He timed it well
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Seb_Ferrira chips the ball in towards the back post!
          ...  A_Zubizarreta comes out and claims it!
Min. 6  :(fyd) B_Benson kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  A_Morelos gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  C_Dos_Passos takes out the attacker
          ...  He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 9  :(aja) F_Ljungberg holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to T_Wallcott
          ...  Cleared by Dodo
Min. 11 :(aja) S_Kolasinac picks up the loose ball and runs forward with it
          ...  S_Kolasinac drives the ball low !
          ...  The shot slips through Rafael's hands
          ...  But Rafael recovers to save!
          ...  He got away with that!
Min. 14 :(aja) F_Ljungberg has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past Dodo
          ...  He puts in T_Wallcott!
          ...  A glorious effort by T_Wallcott !
          ...  Rafael watches it sail wide!
Min. 18 :(fyd) C_Makiadi curls the ball out wide to M_Esposito
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  S_Kolasinac hits it out for a throw
Min. 20 :(aja) J_Cruijff has a go!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes collects the loose ball!
          ...  But Seb_Ferrira sweeps up the threat
Min. 22 :(aja) M_Overmars knocks the ball past the defender
          ...  M_Esposito fouls badly
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was unlucky to be booked for that
Min. 23 :(aja) M_Overmars looks around for support
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He knocks a through ball to C_Dos_Passos
          ...  C_Dos_Passos has his eyes on the goal!
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  Rafael watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 26 :(aja) Jose_A_Reyes sidesteps his marker
          ...  That was too easy
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
          ...  It hits the post
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 29 :(aja) T_Wallcott leaves A_Morelos standing
          ...  But Seb_Ferrira puts the ball out of play
Min. 31 :(fyd) Jesus_Cordoba jumps over the defender's challenge
          ...  S_Kolasinac plays the back pass
          ...  A_Zubizarreta can't get to it!!
          ...  It goes just wide!!
          ...  What a lucky escape!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  C_Makiadi chips the ball in towards the far post!
          ...  A_Zubizarreta comes out and claims it!
Min. 34 :(aja) P_Vieira is rolling on the ground!
          ...  He isn't going to continue!
Min. 34 :(aja) C_Fabregas is going to be brought on
          ...  P_Vieira is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 37 :(aja) C_Fabregas boots it towards T_Wallcott
          ...  But he loses control of it
          ...  Dodo hits it out for a throw
Min. 38 :(aja) The ball runs loose!
          ...  T_Wallcott seizes control of it and thinks about the shot
          ...  T_Wallcott with the deft touch!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  Terrific shot
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide
          ...  That's unlucky!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes drives it into the box!
          ...  Rafael easily claims the ball!
Min. 39 :(aja) M_Overmars sidesteps his marker
          ...  He's been running his marker ragged all game
          ...  M_Overmars with a terrific drive !
          ...  Rafael with a great save
          ...  He holds onto it as well!
Min. 41 :(aja) Jose_A_Reyes beats C_Makiadi
          ...  That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes attempts a lob!
          ...  Rafael with a great save
          ...  And he holds onto it as well!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(aja) T_Wallcott nutmegs C_Eriksen, he continues to run forward
          ...  But B_Benson spotted the danger and cleans up the play
Min. 44 :(fyd) C_Eriksen controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball out to the right!
          ...  A_Morelos gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  But C_Dos_Passos wins the ball from behind
          ...  The crowd appeal but O_Hategan has none of it.
Min. 45 :(fyd) C_Makiadi miskicks!
          ...  He finds C_Eriksen though
          ...  That was fortunate
          ...  M_Van_D_Hoorn clatters him to the floor and puts the ball out of play
          ...  The linesman is flagging
          ...  Throw in
Min. 46 :(aja) A defence splitting pass from T_Wallcott to C_Fabregas
          ...  C_Fabregas tries to catch the keeper out!
          ...  Rafael fists it away
          ...  That was a good save!
Min. 47 :(aja) M_Overmars with a superb first touch
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  S_Kolasinac gets on the end of the pass
          ...  S_Kolasinac could have let it bounce!
          ...  It flies wide!
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 48 :(fyd) Jesus_Cordoba with a short pass to find M_Esposito
          ...  M_Esposito aiming for the bottom corner !
          ...  A_Zubizarreta gets his fingertips to it
          ...  He pushes it on to the post
          ...  The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 48 :(aja) C_Fabregas looks around for some movement
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He hits the ball to J_Cruijff
          ...  J_Cruijff with the shot on net !
          ...  Rafael gets his body behind the ball and saves
          ...  Text book goalkeeping!

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Feyenoord 0-0 Ajax

Min. 49 :(aja) F_Ljungberg runs with pace at the defence
          ...  But Dodo sweeps up the threat
Min. 50 :(aja) Fazio comes on for T_Vermaelen and will play DF to the delight of the fans
Min. 50 :(aja) C_Dos_Passos plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  F_Ljungberg keeps possession instead!
          ...  He runs towards the goal now!
          ...  From long range F_Ljungberg bends the ball towards goal!
          ...  But Rafael punches it away
          ...  He commands his area so well
Min. 51 :(aja) There's going to be a change
          ...  D_Bergkamp will come on for T_Wallcott and play FW
Min. 52 :(fyd) J_Colmey volleys it forward. He finds M_Esposito
          ...  C_Dos_Passos brings him down in the area
          ...  There can only be one outcome surely!
          ...  But O_Hategan waves play on!!!
Min. 52 :(aja) D_Bergkamp latches onto the ball
          ...  He has some space now
          ...  Seb_Ferrira with an inch perfect tackle
          ...  The whistle has gone! Incredible!
Min. 56 :(fyd) C_Makiadi plays the early ball across the box to find M_Esposito in space
          ...  M_Overmars body checks his opponent!!
          ...  That's a careless challenge!!
          ...  He's lucky to be let off for that one
          ...  James Maund looks relieved
          ...  Jamie Coady is far from happy with that decision
Min. 59 :(aja) C_Dos_Passos takes advantage of a mistake by Dodo
          ...  It's a lucky break
          ...  A skilful effort from C_Dos_Passos !
          ...  Rafael falls over
          ...  But Rafael is relieved to watch it go out of play!
Min. 61 :(fyd) C_Eriksen looks to play the ball out wide
          ...  He plays the ball across to A_Morelos
          ...  M_Van_D_Hoorn pulls on his shirt
          ...  He wins the ball
          ...  The defender got away with the foul there!
Min. 61 :(aja) C_Fabregas can't find space for the shot
          ...  He slips it through to Fazio
          ...  Dodo beats him to the ball
Min. 65 :(aja) F_Ljungberg with a probing through ball J_Cruijff
          ...  J_Cruijff with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  It hits the side netting!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 66 :(aja) C_Fabregas gets to the by line and finds J_Cruijff with a beautiful cross
          ...  J_Cruijff tries to catch the keeper out!
          ...  Wide of goal
Min. 69 :(fyd) C_Eriksen controls the ball immaculately
          ...  Leaves the defenders for dead
          ...  This looks like it could be a great chance
          ...  A cheeky lob from C_Eriksen !
          ...  A_Zubizarreta gets his body behind the ball and saves
          ...  Text book goalkeeping!
Min. 75 :(aja) C_Fabregas with a measured pass to D_Bergkamp
          ...  Dodo takes the player out!!
          ...  The ref turns away!!
Min. 76 :(aja) C_Fabregas with a fantastic turn that puts him through on goal
          ...  What a shot from C_Fabregas !
          ...  It could go anywhere
          ...  Rafael gathers it comfortably
Min. 80 :(fyd) R_Zdravkov is coming on for Dodo and will play DF
Min. 80 :(fyd) J_A_Vardy replaces A_Morelos and will play MF
Min. 80 :(fyd) D_Whitehall is going to be brought on
          ...  M_Esposito is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 82 :(fyd) Jesus_Cordoba crosses to J_A_Vardy
          ...  Fazio with an ugly foul
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  O_Hategan lectures him
Min. 83 :(fyd) J_A_Vardy finds his way through
          ...  He sets up the shot
          ...  C_Dos_Passos wins the ball with a clear tackle
Min. 83 :(aja) C_Fabregas plays a first time ball through the defence to Jose_A_Reyes
          ...  Seb_Ferrira beats him to the ball
Min. 84 :(aja) Jose_A_Reyes beats his marker
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes drives the shot in!
          ...  He has put it over the bar!
          ...  He looks stunned by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 85 :(aja) J_Cruijff miskicks!
          ...  He finds D_Bergkamp though
          ...  That was fortunate
          ...  But C_Makiadi puts the ball out of play
Min. 86 :(fyd) C_Makiadi hits in a wicked shot!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  D_Whitehall latches onto it!
          ...  Fine tackle by C_Dos_Passos
          ...  But he can't prevent the corner
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(aja) J_Cruijff drives it forward to C_Fabregas
          ...  C_Fabregas beats the offside trap!
          ...  He runs at Rafael
          ...  He dinks it over Rafael
          ...  J_A_Vardy gets back to hack it off the line!!
Min. 91 :(fyd) Jesus_Cordoba brings the ball under control
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  B_Benson gets on the end of the pass
          ...  D_Bergkamp takes the ball and the player!!
          ...  But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 91 :(aja) D_Bergkamp with the dribble
          ...  He skips through the tackle from C_Makiadi
          ...  D_Bergkamp has a go!
          ...  Rafael with the save
          ...  He holds onto it as well!
Min. 93 :(fyd) J_A_Vardy with the dribble
          ...  J_Cruijff is easily beaten
          ...  Wonderful sliding challenge by C_Dos_Passos
Min. 93 :(aja) F_Ljungberg gets to the by-line
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He plays the ball through to Fazio
          ...  Cleared by Seb_Ferrira

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


Match Details
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Venue                : De Kuip
Attendance           : 93,000
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Feyenoord Match Info
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Best player          : Dodo
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : M_Esposito (22)
Injured              : N/A
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Ajax Match Info
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Best player          : C_Dos_Passos (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : P_Vieira (34)
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Match Statistics
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                             Feyenoord    |      Ajax
Attempts on Goal     :           2        |       19
Off target           :           0        |       8
On target            :           2        |       11
Possession           :          32        |       68
Corners              :           2        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       0
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :           7        |       7
Key Tackles          :          12        |       12
Key Passes           :          11        |       18
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Final Score          : Feyenoord 0 - 0 Ajax
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Player Statistics - Feyenoord
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Rafael         GK  34   2   2   2  20 |  97  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  95   0   0   0
B_Benson       DF   1  32   8   7  12 |  97   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
Ramos          DF   1  31   8   8  22 |  97   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
Seb_Ferrira    DF   2  30   9   9  20 |  97   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0
Dodo           DF   3  29   5   7  33 |  84   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 100   0   0
C_Makiadi      MF   2   7  30   4  10 |  97   0   1   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  40   0
J_Colmey       MF   3  11  26   7  31 |  97   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Jesus_Cordoba  MF   2   8  26  10  11 |  97   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
C_Eriksen      AM   1   5  31  13  12 |  97   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   5
A_Morelos      FW   1   7   9  29  30 |  84   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Esposito     FW   1   7   7  29  41 |  84   0   0   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  -2   3
D_Marino       GK  29   3   2   2  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Zdravkov     DF   3  25   5   9  20 |  13   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
M_Bossaerts    DF   2  25   7   7  16 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_A_Vardy      MF   2   7   5  28  20 |  13   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Whitehall    FW   2   5   5  26  21 |  13   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

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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A_Zubizarreta  GK  39   5   1   1  11 |  97   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0   0
S_Kolasinac    DF   2  33  11  10  11 |  97   0   2   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  40  10   5
M_Van_D_Hoorn  DF   1  31   9   8  33 |  97   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0
C_Dos_Passos   DF   1  30  11   5  22 |  97   0   6   1   0   2   0   0   0   0 120  10   5
T_Vermaelen    DF   2  29   9   7  31 |  54   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Ljungberg    MF   3   8  31  12  12 |  97   0   0   4   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  40   5
P_Vieira       MF   1   8  31   9  20 |  34   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
J_Cruijff      MF   1   7  29  11  11 |  97   0   0   3   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  30   5
M_Overmars     MF   2  11  28  14  32 |  97   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   5
T_Wallcott     FW   3   9  11  29  21 |  55   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Jose_A_Reyes   FW   2   3   3  28  43 |  97   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  10
D_Seaman       GK  34   1   5   5  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Fazio          DF   2  32   8  10  41 |  43   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Keown        DF   3  31  13   7  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Fabregas     MF   3   8  29   7  31 |  63   0   0   6   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  60  15
D_Bergkamp     FW   1   9   7  32  21 |  42   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   5
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