Elite League Match, Rangers FC vs. Ajax (Sun Jan 10)


                           Rangers FC  |  Ajax
                              4-4-2 C  |  5-3-2 C
                          Steve Brown  |  James Maund
                                       |
                         A_Peruzzi GK  |  GK A_Zubizarreta
                           J_Pedro DF  |  DF S_Kolasinac
                           G_Grant DF  |  DF Fazio
                        F_Le_Boeuf DF  |  DF M_Keown
                           K_Rekik DF  |  DF C_Dos_Passos
                          B_Hemoth MF  |  DF M_Van_D_Hoorn
                            R_Jack MF  |  MF P_Vieira
                        J_Marshman MF  |  MF Thomas_Partey
                           S_Byrne MF  |  MF C_Fabregas
                         G_Puciato FW  |  FW T_Wallcott
                        Ricardinho FW  |  FW Jose_A_Reyes
                                       |
                        P_Lattuada SUB |  SUB D_Seaman
                           L_Olsen SUB |  SUB T_Vermaelen
                         F_Ricksen SUB |  SUB F_Ljungberg
                            J_Cole SUB |  SUB J_Cruijff
                       H_Rodellega SUB |  SUB D_Bergkamp

Referee: J_Underhill (Scotland)


Min. 5  :(rfc) K_Rekik beats the defender
          ...  M_Van_D_Hoorn gets to the ball first
Min. 7  :(rfc) S_Byrne floats the ball in to find Ricardinho
          ...  P_Vieira is late with that one
          ...  He gets up and shakes the players hand
          ...  J_Underhill shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on!
Min. 18 :(rfc) G_Puciato cuts through the defence
          ...  G_Puciato controls the ball well!
          ...  He hits the shot towards goal!
          ...  A_Zubizarreta tips it round the post
          ...  Good save
          ...  Corner not given!!
Min. 20 :(aja) S_Kolasinac controls the ball immaculately
          ...  Leaves the defenders for dead
          ...  This looks like it could be a great chance
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from Ricardinho
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Thomas_Partey swings it in!
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of A_Peruzzi
Min. 21 :(aja) C_Dos_Passos passes the ball to T_Wallcott
          ...  J_Pedro takes the ball
          ...  OOOHHHH!!
          ...  He almost loses it straight away
          ...  But he hits it clear!
Min. 23 :(aja) C_Fabregas finds the run of S_Kolasinac
          ...  Cleaned up by K_Rekik
Min. 23 :(rfc) B_Hemoth with a probing pass to Ricardinho
          ...  Fazio with a superb challenge
          ...  J_Underhill has given the free kick the other way!
          ...  He's warned for that one
          ...  Anymore like that and he will find himself in the book
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  J_Underhill signals that it is indirect
          ...  B_Hemoth shapes to shoot
          ...  He plays it to Ricardinho instead
          ...  M_Van_D_Hoorn gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 31 :(rfc) G_Puciato plays a long ball to Ricardinho
          ...  But S_Kolasinac wins the ball
Min. 35 :(rfc) J_Marshman plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He runs towards goal now
          ...  J_Marshman with a powerful header !
          ...  The shot slips through A_Zubizarreta's hands
          ...  But goes wide!
          ...  He got away with that!
          ...  Goal kick given! That looked like a corner to me
Min. 36 :(rfc) G_Puciato flicks it over M_Van_D_Hoorn's head
          ...  He showed some great skill there!
          ...  C_Dos_Passos wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 38 :(rfc) R_Jack turns past the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He passes it to G_Puciato
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by G_Puciato !
          ...  But A_Zubizarreta just gets his fingers to that one
Min. 39 :(aja) Thomas_Partey controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball into the middle!
          ...  M_Van_D_Hoorn gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  A cheeky lob from M_Van_D_Hoorn !
          ...  A_Peruzzi makes himself big and wins the ball
Min. 40 :(rfc) G_Puciato pushes it past M_Van_D_Hoorn
          ...  But Fazio puts it in row Z!
Min. 42 :(aja) Thomas_Partey plays in T_Wallcott with a beautiful ball
          ...  Ricardinho rushes in with a clumsy tackle!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(rfc) S_Byrne miskicks!
          ...  He finds Ricardinho though
          ...  That was fortunate
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes body checks his opponent!!
          ...  That's a careless challenge!!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll be off if he does that again
Min. 47 :(rfc) S_Byrne has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past C_Fabregas
          ...  He puts in Ricardinho!
          ...  C_Dos_Passos intercepts the pass

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Rangers FC 0-0 Ajax

Min. 47 :(rfc) B_Hemoth runs with the ball to the corner flag
          ...  He plays the ball across to Ricardinho
          ...  A great volley from Ricardinho !
          ...  A_Zubizarreta collects it comfortably
          ...  The shot never troubled him
Min. 50 :(aja) T_Vermaelen is being prepared to come on
          ...  M_Keown is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play DF
Min. 51 :(aja) D_Bergkamp is being prepared to come on
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 51 :(rfc) G_Grant plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  G_Puciato decides to keep possession instead!
          ...  He runs towards the goal now!
          ...  G_Puciato hits the ball first time!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He jumps up and punches the air
          ...  Lets see if Rangers FC can hang onto that lead!
          ...  Rangers FC 1-0 Ajax ...
Min. 52 :(aja) F_Ljungberg is ready to come on to replace P_Vieira
          ...  Looks like he will play as a MF
Min. 54 :(rfc) G_Puciato plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He runs towards goal now
          ...  T_Wallcott with the tackle
Min. 54 :(aja) C_Dos_Passos plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  D_Bergkamp decides to go for goal instead!
          ...  D_Bergkamp with a powerful diving header!
          ...  A_Peruzzi guesses right
Min. 55 :(aja) Thomas_Partey has the ball on the wing
          ...  He takes it past F_Le_Boeuf
          ...  He knocks it to F_Ljungberg!
          ...  F_Ljungberg with only one thing on his mind!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  A_Peruzzi parries the shot
          ...  And the defender clears it!
Min. 57 :(aja) T_Wallcott has the ball on the wing
          ...  He takes it past F_Le_Boeuf
          ...  He knocks it to Thomas_Partey!
          ...  B_Hemoth with an ugly foul
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  He's in trouble!!
          ...  He could be sent off for that!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
          ...  He was lucky to get away with that!
Min. 58 :(aja) C_Dos_Passos jinks infield
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to D_Bergkamp
          ...  J_Pedro stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 60 :(rfc) H_Rodellega comes on for Ricardinho and will play FW to the delight of the fans
Min. 60 :(rfc) Rangers FC are switching their playing style to D
Min. 61 :(rfc) S_Byrne sprints down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball across to R_Jack
          ...  R_Jack heads the ball towards goal !
          ...  But A_Zubizarreta tips it over
          ...  J_Underhill has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 63 :(rfc) G_Puciato runs at the defence
          ...  He nutmegs M_Van_D_Hoorn
          ...  He showed his class there
          ...  Fazio brings him down in the area
          ...  There can only be one outcome surely!
          ...  But J_Underhill waves play on!!!
Min. 65 :(aja) C_Fabregas cuts the ball back to D_Bergkamp
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from J_Pedro
Min. 77 :(rfc) R_Jack lobs it over the defender
          ...  Thomas_Partey fouls badly
          ...  J_Underhill will want to speak to him
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll have to watch himself now
Min. 78 :(rfc) H_Rodellega is too quick for the defence
          ...  Fazio goes in with high feet!!
          ...  That's a poor tackle!
Min. 79 :(rfc) B_Hemoth runs forward
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  M_Van_D_Hoorn robs him of the ball
Min. 79 :(aja) D_Bergkamp with the dribble
          ...  He's clean through
          ...  The fans are on their feet
          ...  J_Marshman with a bad challenge
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  J_Underhill reaches to his pocket!
          ...  He jots down his name!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 80 :(rfc) L_Olsen takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace G_Grant
          ...  He'll play as a DF
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 80 :(rfc) J_Cole is being brought on
          ...  R_Jack is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 85 :(rfc) H_Rodellega with a real burst of pace
          ...  He leaves S_Kolasinac behind
          ...  Fazio reads it well
          ...  This boy is a quality defender
          ...  The crowd sing his praises
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(aja) Fazio beats his marker
          ...  G_Puciato rushes in with a clumsy challenge!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
          ...  J_Underhill calls him over
          ...  J_Underhill is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  It is well within shooting range!
          ...  D_Bergkamp hits it hard
          ...  A_Peruzzi with a fantastic save
          ...  His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 90 :(aja) M_Van_D_Hoorn races into the box
          ...  He sees T_Wallcott lose his man
          ...  He cuts the ball back to him
          ...  J_Cole tackles cleanly
Min. 93 :(rfc) S_Byrne plays it forward to F_Le_Boeuf
          ...  C_Dos_Passos wins it well
          ...  Perfectly timed!

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Gazza Grant Arena
Attendance           : 142,359
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player          : G_Puciato (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : G_Puciato (51)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : B_Hemoth (57), J_Marshman (79), G_Puciato (89)
Injured              : N/A
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Ajax Match Info
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Best player          : C_Dos_Passos
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : P_Vieira (7), Jose_A_Reyes (44), Thomas_Partey (77)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             Rangers FC   |     Ajax
Attempts on Goal     :           6        |       4
Off target           :           1        |       0
On target            :           5        |       4
Possession           :          57        |       43
Corners              :           0        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           3        |       3
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :           9        |       13
Key Tackles          :           6        |       11
Key Passes           :          10        |       9
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Final Score          : Rangers FC 1 - 0 Ajax
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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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A_Peruzzi      GK  39   2   7   3  22 |  96   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  85   0   0   0
J_Pedro        DF   2  35   8   9  33 |  96   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
G_Grant        DF   3  34   7   9  13 |  83   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  40  25   0
F_Le_Boeuf     DF   2  33  11   7  22 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Rekik        DF   1  31   7   2  12 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
B_Hemoth       MF   2   5  33   6  22 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  18  -2
R_Jack         MF   3   7  31  12  22 |  83   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
J_Marshman     MF   3   8  31   7  33 |  96   0   0   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  -2
S_Byrne        MF   1   8  30   7  21 |  96   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  50   0
G_Puciato      FW   2  10  10  30  42 |  96   0   0   1   0   3   1   1   0   0  -2   8  33
Ricardinho     FW   3   5  12  29  40 |  63   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  20  25
P_Lattuada     GK  31   3   2   1  42 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Olsen        DF   3  30   8   6  42 |  13   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Ricksen      DF   2  29   8   7  33 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Cole         MF   3   8  27   7  33 |  13   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
H_Rodellega    FW   2   6   8  29  13 |  33   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 |  96   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0   0   0
S_Kolasinac    DF   2  33  11  10  11 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -20
Fazio          DF   2  32   8  10  41 |  96   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
M_Keown        DF   3  31  13   7  21 |  53   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Dos_Passos   DF   1  30  11   5  22 |  96   0   3   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  10 -20
M_Van_D_Hoorn  DF   1  30   9   8  33 |  96   0   3   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  60  10   5
P_Vieira       MF   1   8  31   9  20 |  55   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  -2
Thomas_Partey  MF   2   1  28  18  35 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  18  -2
C_Fabregas     MF   3   8  28   7  31 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
T_Wallcott     FW   3   9  11  29  21 |  96   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
Jose_A_Reyes   FW   2   3   3  28  43 |  54   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  -2
D_Seaman       GK  34   1   5   5  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Vermaelen    DF   2  29   9   7  31 |  43   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Ljungberg    MF   3   8  31  12  12 |  41   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
J_Cruijff      MF   1   7  29  11  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Bergkamp     FW   1   8   7  32  21 |  42   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  10
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