Division One League Match, Schalke 04 vs. Ajax (Sat Jan 14)


                           Schalke 04  |  Ajax
                              5-3-2 P  |  4-4-2 P
                         Ian McNamara  |  James Maund
                                       |
                           L_Mulen GK  |  GK E_Van_d_Sar
                         E_Herbert DF  |  DF C_dos_Passos
                        A_Arrondel DF  |  DF V_Kompany
                       C_Lundekvam DF  |  DF M_Van_D_Hoorn
                           T_Hoban DF  |  DF C_Luciano
                            R_Song DF  |  MF Ridoutski
                        C_Makelele MF  |  MF J_Crujff
                           D_Solga MF  |  MF A_Ross
                         G_Zelalem MF  |  MF Oscar_Serrano
                         S_Corchia FW  |  FW T_Wallcott
                          N_Nalise FW  |  FW A_Arshavin
                                       |
                           G_Banks SUB |  SUB G_Langerak
                       Seb_Ferrira SUB |  SUB D_Agger
                           L_Pablo SUB |  SUB J_Stam
                           E_Petit SUB |  SUB Granit_Xhaka
                     R_Lewandowski SUB |  SUB Ian_Wright

Referee: S_Youri (Morrocco)


Min. 2  :(shk) S_Corchia takes advantage of a mistake by V_Kompany
          ...  It's a lucky break
          ...  S_Corchia has his eyes on the goal!
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  E_Van_d_Sar parries it
          ...  The defender clears it
Min. 5  :(shk) N_Nalise flicks it past T_Wallcott
          ...  He runs forward
          ...  N_Nalise tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
          ...  But E_Van_d_Sar just gets his fingers to that one
          ...  S_Youri has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 9  :(shk) C_Lundekvam with a reverse pass to E_Herbert
          ...  E_Herbert attempts a lob!
          ...  E_Van_d_Sar is beaten!
          ...  It hits the bar!!
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 9  :(aja) Oscar_Serrano with the first time pass to T_Wallcott
          ...  The cross hits T_Wallcott on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
          ...  L_Mulen guesses right
Min. 13 :(shk) N_Nalise runs at the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He passes it to C_Lundekvam
          ...  Oscar_Serrano bundles the player over!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
          ...  The ref looks across to his assistant!
          ...  Play on!
Min. 13 :(aja) A_Arshavin picks up the loose ball and runs forward with it
          ...  A_Arshavin launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
          ...  But L_Mulen tips it over
          ...  S_Youri has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 17 :(shk) C_Lundekvam runs at the defender
          ...  The ball rebounds off the defender back to him!
          ...  That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
          ...  A cracking drive from C_Lundekvam !
          ...  But E_Van_d_Sar hits it away
          ...  He could have held onto that!
Min. 25 :(shk) G_Zelalem moves out wide
          ...  He plays the ball through to N_Nalise
          ...  N_Nalise tries to lob the keeper !
          ...  E_Van_d_Sar falls over
          ...  But E_Van_d_Sar is relieved to watch it go out of play!
Min. 26 :(shk) D_Solga with the diagonal pass S_Corchia
          ...  S_Corchia aiming for the bottom corner !
          ...  But E_Van_d_Sar punches it away
          ...  He had to be brave to come for that one
Min. 27 :(shk) C_Makelele with a 50-yard pass to S_Corchia
          ...  S_Corchia with a low drive through the rain!
          ...  Terrific shot
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide
          ...  That's unlucky!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  C_Makelele chips the ball in towards the far post!
          ...  E_Van_d_Sar catches it!
Min. 28 :(shk) C_Makelele brings the ball under control
          ...  He sees a team mate in space!
          ...  He plays the ball in to him!
          ...  N_Nalise gets on the end of the pass
          ...  V_Kompany with a late tackle
          ...  He certainly didn't mean it
          ...  Shown a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  It is deep inside there own half
          ...  C_Makelele knocks it forward
          ...  N_Nalise gets on the end of it
          ...  C_Luciano seizes control of the ball
          ...  He hoists it forward
Min. 29 :(shk) T_Hoban rushes through the defence
          ...  V_Kompany wins the ball with ease
          ...  S_Youri saw something no-one else did
          ...  His 2nd yellow this game ! Sent off !
          ...  He looks dejected with himself now
Min. 30 :(shk) N_Nalise cuts inside M_Van_D_Hoorn
          ...  He worked that well
          ...  T_Wallcott stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 31 :(shk) D_Solga with a reverse pass to G_Zelalem
          ...  G_Zelalem attempts a lob!
          ...  But it goes just over
Min. 31 :(aja) A_Ross with the heel pass to A_Arshavin
          ...  A_Arshavin hits a great drive!
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
          ...  But it sails past the post !!
          ...  L_Mulen never had a chance!
Min. 36 :(aja) A_Ross gets to the bye line
          ...  He puts it into the box
          ...  He finds T_Wallcott
          ...  E_Herbert is late with that one
          ...  I think he was just trying to get to the ball
          ...  It's a yellow, and rightly so
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 36 :(aja) J_Crujff looks up
          ...  He swings the ball right towards A_Arshavin
          ...  E_Herbert gathers up the loose ball
Min. 38 :(shk) C_Makelele with a pinpoint pass to E_Herbert
          ...  E_Herbert carves a shot towards goal !
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
          ...  E_Van_d_Sar tips it wide !!
          ...  Great goalkeeping there!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  G_Zelalem plays it into the danger area!
          ...  E_Van_d_Sar easily claims the ball!
Min. 39 :(aja) Ridoutski breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on L_Mulen!
          ...  S_Corchia brings him down!
          ...  S_Youri refrained from booking him but had words
Min. 40 :(aja) A_Arshavin sidesteps R_Song
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  A_Arshavin tries to beat L_Mulen from outside the area!
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up!
          ...  L_Mulen acrobatically tips it over !!
          ...  Great keeping!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  The corner is swung in by Ridoutski!
          ...  T_Hoban wins the ball
          ...  He belts it away
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(shk) N_Nalise takes possession
          ...  What can he do here?
          ...  N_Nalise aims for the top right corner !
          ...  But it goes just over
Min. 43 :(aja) T_Wallcott runs at E_Herbert
          ...  The defender slips and falls over
          ...  Blocked by T_Hoban

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

Min. 46 :(shk) S_Corchia lobs it over Oscar_Serrano
          ...  S_Corchia throws himself at the ball !
          ...  He manages to reach the ball
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  E_Van_d_Sar dives desperately to try and save it!!
          ...  He can't get to it!
          ...  But it creeps just wide!!
          ...  The deflection had E_Van_d_Sar beaten!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  E_Herbert plays it towards the near post!
          ...  E_Van_d_Sar makes the catch!
Min. 46 :(aja) Ridoutski crosses in from the wing, he finds C_dos_Passos in the box
          ...  C_dos_Passos with the attempt at goal!
          ...  L_Mulen saves it but to be fair he didn't have to move for that one
Min. 48 :(shk) C_Makelele with the deft touch
          ...  He takes it past T_Wallcott
          ...  He knocks it to A_Arrondel!
          ...  But M_Van_D_Hoorn will cut out the threat
Min. 48 :(shk) C_Makelele finds his way through
          ...  He sets up the shot
          ...  A_Ross with the dive
          ...  There's no room in the game for that!
          ...  S_Youri calls him for a talk
          ...  It's just a warning
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  This is a good chance!
          ...  N_Nalise with the thundering drive
          ...  But he puts it well wide
          ...  That was a mishit effort!
Min. 49 :(aja) There's going to be a change
          ...  D_Agger will come on for C_dos_Passos and play DF
Min. 50 :(aja) J_Stam is coming on for Ridoutski and will play MF
Min. 50 :(shk) D_Solga runs down the flank
          ...  He threads the ball in to S_Corchia
          ...  S_Corchia with a little chip!
          ...  E_Van_d_Sar beats the ball away
Min. 51 :(aja) Ian_Wright is going to be brought on
          ...  A_Arshavin is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 52 :(shk) S_Corchia breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through!
          ...  He rounds E_Van_d_Sar!
          ...  E_Van_d_Sar brings him down in the area!
          ...  RED CARD!!
          ...  S_Youri sends him off the pitch !!
          ...  He deserved to walk for that!!
Min. 52 :(aja) interesting tactic change...
          ...  T_Wallcott will now play as GK
          ...  S_Youri gives a PENALTY !!
          ...  N_Nalise takes it
          ...  He's converted it!!
          ...  GOAL!!
          ...  Schalke 04 go ahead in this match now!
          ...  Schalke 04 1-0 Ajax...
Min. 53 :(aja) Ian_Wright with the dribble
          ...  This is a great chance
          ...  But C_Lundekvam puts it in row Z!
Min. 54 :(shk) C_Makelele runs with the ball to the corner flag
          ...  He plays the ball across to G_Zelalem
          ...  G_Zelalem tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
          ...  T_Wallcott gets his fingertips to it
          ...  He pushes it on to the post
          ...  The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 54 :(aja) D_Agger plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  C_Luciano keeps possession instead!
          ...  He runs towards the goal now!
          ...  C_Luciano with the goal bound shot!
          ...  But L_Mulen gets down well to tip the ball wide
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  D_Agger curls it into the box!
          ...  L_Mulen jumps well to claim it!
Min. 55 :(aja) J_Stam looks around for some movement
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He hits the ball to Ian_Wright
          ...  Ian_Wright from 20 yards !
          ...  L_Mulen makes the save
          ...  He hits the ball up field!
Min. 55 :(shk) S_Corchia finds his way through
          ...  He bent his run well
          ...  M_Van_D_Hoorn with an ugly foul
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
Min. 59 :(shk) C_Makelele is taking a throw in
          ...  He dries the ball on his shirt
          ...  He throws the ball to S_Corchia
          ...  S_Corchia beats the offside trap!
          ...  He runs at T_Wallcott
          ...  He tries to slide it past T_Wallcott
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Schalke 04 2-0 Ajax ...
Min. 60 :(shk) Schalke 04 will now play D
Min. 61 :(aja) J_Crujff unselfishly lays the ball back to Oscar_Serrano
          ...  G_Zelalem slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in
Min. 67 :(shk) G_Zelalem looks around for some movement
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to N_Nalise
          ...  Oscar_Serrano slides in hard!
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 68 :(aja) A_Ross with a reverse pass to Ian_Wright
          ...  Ian_Wright runs forward
          ...  He hits the shot!
          ...  L_Mulen with a superb tip around the post
          ...  When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  M_Van_D_Hoorn floats the ball in!
          ...  L_Mulen catches it!
Min. 70 :(shk) Seb_Ferrira is ready to come on to replace E_Herbert
          ...  Looks like he will play as a DF
Min. 70 :(shk) R_Lewandowski comes on for N_Nalise and takes up a FW role
Min. 70 :(aja) D_Agger plays it forward to Ian_Wright
          ...  C_Lundekvam with the tackle
          ...  He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 77 :(shk) G_Zelalem with the dribble
          ...  D_Agger is easily beaten
          ...  Wonderful sliding challenge by C_Luciano
Min. 80 :(aja) Oscar_Serrano has a go!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  M_Van_D_Hoorn collects the loose ball!
          ...  M_Van_D_Hoorn looks to see where L_Mulen is!
          ...  He rifles in the shot!
          ...  L_Mulen with an easy save
          ...  He just oozes confidence
Min. 81 :(aja) J_Crujff hits in a shot!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  Ian_Wright collects the loose ball!
          ...  But R_Lewandowski spotted the danger and cleans up the play
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(shk) C_Makelele skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to Seb_Ferrira
          ...  Seb_Ferrira sends it flying towards goal!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Hammered home!
          ...  Schalke 04 3-0 Ajax ...
Min. 91 :(shk) R_Lewandowski has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past J_Crujff!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  Ian_Wright fouls badly
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  He received a good talking to from S_Youri
Min. 92 :(shk) C_Lundekvam with the dribble
          ...  He's clean through
          ...  The fans are on their feet
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  C_Luciano looks embarrassed to take the ball off him!

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Veltins Arena
Attendance           : 72,000
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Schalke 04 Match Info
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Best player          : C_Makelele (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : N_Nalise (52 pen), S_Corchia (59), Seb_Ferrira (89)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : E_Herbert (36)
Injured              : N/A
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Ajax Match Info
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Best player          : Oscar_Serrano
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : V_Kompany (29), E_Van_d_Sar (52)
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             Schalke 04   |     Ajax
Attempts on Goal     :          17        |       9
Off target           :           6        |       1
On target            :          11        |       8
Possession           :          53        |       47
Corners              :           3        |       3
Red Cards            :           0        |       2
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       0
Subs Used            :           2        |       3
Fouls                :          12        |       11
Key Tackles          :           6        |       7
Key Passes           :          14        |       12
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Final Score          : Schalke 04 3 - 0 Ajax
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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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L_Mulen        GK  39   4   6   3  10 |  95  10   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  90   0   0   0
E_Herbert      DF   1  25   7  11  41 |  71   0   1   0   0   2   0   1   0   0  18  -2   4
A_Arrondel     DF   2  24   3   7  12 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Lundekvam    DF   1  23  10  11  20 |  95   0   2   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  60  30  25
T_Hoban        DF   2  23   6   8  23 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
R_Song         DF   2  23   7   6  33 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
C_Makelele     MF   2  11  26   9  30 |  95   0   0   7   2   0   0   0   0   0   0 100   0
D_Solga        MF   2   9  23  10  19 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
G_Zelalem      MF   2   6  23  10  21 |  95   0   1   2   0   2   0   0   0   0  20  20   6
S_Corchia      FW   1   5   5  25  45 |  95   0   0   0   0   6   1   0   0   0   0   0  37
N_Nalise       FW   2   4   7  24  20 |  71   0   0   1   0   4   1   0   0   0   0  10  32
G_Banks        GK  27   3   1   3  12 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Seb_Ferrira    DF   2  24   8   9  20 |  24   0   0   0   0   1   1   0   0   0  20  20  40
L_Pablo        MF   1   7  23   8  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
E_Petit        MF   1   7  23   6  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Lewandowski  FW   2   9   8  26  20 |  24   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   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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E_Van_d_Sar    GK  39   5   5   7  14 |  53  10   0   0   0   0   0   0   1  40   0   0   0
C_dos_Passos   DF   2  32  11   9  46 |  50   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
V_Kompany      DF   2  27  11   8  33 |  29   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0 -10 -10 -10
M_Van_D_Hoorn  DF   1  25   8   8  33 |  95   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   5
C_Luciano      DF   2  25   7   7  31 |  95   0   3   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  60   0   5
Ridoutski      MF   1   5  32   4  32 |  51   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -10 -20
J_Crujff       MF   2   6  28  10  28 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
A_Ross         MF   1   3  28   2  36 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20  10 -20
Oscar_Serrano  MF   2  15  27  12  19 |  95   0   2   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  20   0
T_Wallcott     GK   3   8  10  26  21 |  95   1   1   0   0   1   0   0   0 -25  20   0   5
A_Arshavin     FW   2   6   8  25  32 |  52   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  11
G_Langerak     GK  27   2   2   6  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Agger        DF   2  28  12   5  24 |  45   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
J_Stam         MF   2  26   8   6  29 |  44   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Granit_Xhaka   MF   1  10  28   7  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Ian_Wright     FW   1   9   7  27  20 |  43   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  10
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