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Season 16 Archive: Elite League, Week 3

Valencia 0 - 1 Ajax

Elite Football League Match, Valencia vs. Ajax (Sun Mar 31)


                             Valencia  |  Ajax
                            4-3-2-1 A  |  5-4-1 C
                           Andie Glen  |  James Maund
                                       |
                        L_Bowazski GK  |  GK J_Dudek
                         C_Thomson DF  |  DF C_dos_Passos
                          J_Conroy DF  |  DF J_Esparza
                           D_Moore DF  |  DF M_Hart
                          W_A_Glen DF  |  DF A_Carabali
                       B_Smiljanic MF  |  DF D_Agger
                             E_Sno MF  |  MF O_Lindenbergh
                       Koki_Mizuno MF  |  MF C_N_Zogbia
                         B_Wolford AM  |  MF Ridoutski
                       Fabinhioski AM  |  MF H_Kiessling
                          Diaviera FW  |  FW K_Huntelaar
                                       |
                       Z_Stonewall SUB |  SUB Falcón
                            C_Barr SUB |  SUB T_Vermaelen
                         K_Richard SUB |  SUB W_Sneijder
                      Y_Abdessadki SUB |  SUB C_Fabregas
                            D_Prso SUB |  SUB Taliyah

Referee: J_Larrionda (South_America)


Min. 2  :(vla) B_Smiljanic kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  W_A_Glen gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  W_A_Glen cracks a laser towards goal !
          ...  J_Dudek makes himself big and wins the ball
Min. 3  :(vla) B_Wolford cuts inside M_Hart
          ...  He worked that well
          ...  A left-footer by B_Wolford !
          ...  But J_Dudek palms it behind
          ...  J_Larrionda has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 5  :(vla) Fabinhioski plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He heads towards the goal
          ...  He slides it past the defender!
          ...  But A_Carabali with the fine tackle
Min. 6  :(vla) E_Sno runs forward
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  E_Sno has time and space!
          ...  He tries the lob!
          ...  J_Dudek gets his body behind the ball and saves
          ...  Text book goalkeeping!
Min. 9  :(vla) E_Sno crosses in from the wing, he finds Diaviera in the box
          ...  Diaviera with a blistering shot !
          ...  J_Dudek saves it
          ...  Good goalkeeping
Min. 11 :(vla) E_Sno moves out over to the edge of the pitch
          ...  He plays the ball through to Diaviera
          ...  J_Esparza brings him down from behind!
          ...  But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 12 :(vla) E_Sno controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball out to the right!
          ...  B_Wolford gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  But J_Esparza puts the ball out of play
Min. 13 :(vla) Fabinhioski is first to the ball
          ...  Fabinhioski chases it through, he must score !
          ...  But J_Dudek stops that one easily
Min. 18 :(aja) O_Lindenbergh squares it to H_Kiessling
          ...  Driven towards goal by H_Kiessling !
          ...  L_Bowazski parries it, he follows it up
          ...  And L_Bowazski recovers to save!!
Min. 19 :(aja) C_dos_Passos plays the early ball across the box to find J_Esparza in space
          ...  J_Esparza sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
          ...  But L_Bowazski tips it behind
          ...  J_Larrionda has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 20 :(vla) B_Wolford latches onto the ball
          ...  He has some space now
          ...  J_Esparza is late with that one
          ...  I think he was just trying to get to the ball
          ...  Shown a YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 21 :(vla) E_Sno takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  E_Sno with the punt towards goal!
          ...  The ball moves through the air!
          ...  J_Dudek moves quickly!
          ...  Can he get to this?
          ...  J_Dudek tips it wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  B_Smiljanic hits it into the box!
          ...  J_Dudek makes the catch!
Min. 22 :(vla) J_Conroy has a go!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  B_Wolford collects the loose ball!
          ...  B_Wolford with the cheeky shot!
          ...  But J_Dudek gets down well to tip the ball wide
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  J_Conroy swings it in!
          ...  J_Dudek comes out and claims it!
Min. 22 :(aja) D_Agger drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to C_dos_Passos
          ...  C_dos_Passos leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!!
          ...  The fans get off there seats!
          ...  But it sails over !!
Min. 24 :(aja) The ball rolls free!
          ...  K_Huntelaar takes control of it on the half way line
          ...  He sprints past the defenders!!
          ...  K_Huntelaar with the strike !
          ...  But L_Bowazski makes a fine save
          ...  Wow!! That was close!
          ...  He had to be at his best to reach that one!
Min. 27 :(aja) D_Agger unselfishly lays the ball back to A_Carabali
          ...  A_Carabali with the overhead !
          ...  L_Bowazski makes a great save
          ...  And he manages to hold onto it as well!
Min. 31 :(aja) K_Huntelaar beats J_Conroy
          ...  That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
          ...  K_Huntelaar curls it towards the top corner !
          ...  L_Bowazski narrows the angle and turns the ball away to safety
Min. 31 :(vla) Fabinhioski knocks the ball past the lunge of A_Carabali
          ...  H_Kiessling with a late tackle
          ...  He certainly didn't mean it
          ...  J_Larrionda calls him over
          ...  He's told to calm down
          ...  James Maund looks relieved
Min. 39 :(aja) K_Huntelaar spits at Koki_Mizuno
          ...  J_Larrionda wants a word
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(aja) C_N_Zogbia lays the ball back to K_Huntelaar
          ...  K_Huntelaar could have let it bounce!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He grabs the corner flag and pretends to sing!
          ...  That puts Ajax ahead!
          ...  Now can they hang onto it!
          ...  Valencia 0-1 Ajax ...
Min. 45 :(aja) The Ajax manager told his side to change to a D strategy
Min. 45 :(aja) C_N_Zogbia looks around for some movement
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to H_Kiessling
          ...  H_Kiessling hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
          ...  L_Bowazski blocks the shot with his legs
          ...  It goes clear!
Min. 47 :(vla) J_Conroy with a pinpoint pass to B_Wolford
          ...  But J_Esparza reads the situation well and wins the ball

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Valencia 0-1 Ajax

Min. 47 :(aja) C_N_Zogbia plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He heads towards the goal
          ...  He slides it past the defender!
          ...  C_N_Zogbia attempts a low drive!
          ...  L_Bowazski with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
Min. 50 :(aja) T_Vermaelen is coming on for M_Hart and will play DF
Min. 50 :(aja) W_Sneijder is going to be brought on
          ...  Ridoutski is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 52 :(vla) E_Sno squares it to Fabinhioski
          ...  But C_N_Zogbia wins the tackle
Min. 52 :(aja) O_Lindenbergh has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past D_Moore
          ...  He puts in D_Agger!
          ...  C_Thomson slices it
          ...  L_Bowazski moves quickly!!
          ...  He can't get there!
          ...  It inches just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  W_Sneijder curls it into the box!
          ...  C_Thomson wins the ball
          ...  He belts it away
Min. 55 :(aja) A_Carabali takes control of the loose ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to H_Kiessling
          ...  W_A_Glen with the high feet
          ...  He is ordered to cool off
Min. 55 :(aja) W_Sneijder sprints down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball in to D_Agger
          ...  But J_Conroy comes away with the ball
          ...  Excellent defending there!
Min. 56 :(vla) K_Richard takes off his tracksuit
          ...  he'll replace B_Smiljanic as DF
Min. 56 :(vla) Y_Abdessadki is coming on for Koki_Mizuno and playing DF
Min. 56 :(vla) The Valencia manager told his side to change to a E strategy
Min. 56 :(aja) A_Carabali holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to K_Huntelaar
          ...  K_Huntelaar attempts a low drive!
          ...  But L_Bowazski parries the shot
          ...  The defender manages to scramble the ball away
Min. 59 :(aja) C_Fabregas replaces an unhappy H_Kiessling and will play as a AM
Min. 65 :(vla) D_Prso will replace Diaviera and play FW
Min. 66 :(aja) D_Agger comes to collect the ball
          ...  Great turn!!!
          ...  Superb play
          ...  B_Wolford is called for the holding foul
          ...  He won that header unfairly
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 67 :(aja) C_N_Zogbia slides the ball across to C_Fabregas
          ...  C_Fabregas chases it through, he must score !
          ...  Over the bar
Min. 72 :(aja) C_N_Zogbia is too quick for the defence
          ...  E_Sno with a superb challenge
          ...  J_Larrionda has given the free kick the other way!
          ...  He is fortunate to be given just a warning
Min. 76 :(vla) Y_Abdessadki looks around for some movement
          ...  He knocks the ball across to J_Conroy
          ...  C_N_Zogbia with an over the top challenge
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  Fabinhioski hits it hard
          ...  But J_Dudek gets down well to tip the ball wide
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Y_Abdessadki floats the ball in!
          ...  J_Dudek makes the catch!
Min. 78 :(vla) J_Conroy with a smart turn
          ...  But A_Carabali sweeps up the threat
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(vla) W_A_Glen with the cross-field pass to D_Prso
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
          ...  J_Esparza picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 92 :(aja) C_N_Zogbia brings the ball into the opposing area
          ...  K_Huntelaar makes himself available
          ...  K_Huntelaar has a dig at goal!
          ...  But L_Bowazski palms it behind
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  O_Lindenbergh chips the ball in towards the back post!
          ...  Y_Abdessadki gets up well
          ...  And he heads it away

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Mestalla Stadium
Attendance           : 70,466
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Valencia Match Info
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Best player          : E_Sno
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : B_Wolford (66)
Injured              : N/A
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Ajax Match Info
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Best player          : C_N_Zogbia (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : K_Huntelaar (44)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : J_Esparza (20)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                              Valencia    |    Ajax
Attempts on Goal     :           8        |       12
Off target           :           0        |       2
On target            :           8        |       10
Possession           :          40        |       60
Corners              :           3        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :          12        |       11
Key Tackles          :           2        |       7
Key Passes           :           8        |       12
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Final Score          : Valencia 0 - 1 Ajax
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Player Statistics - Valencia
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_Bowazski     GK  31   5   4   6  15 |  96   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  35   0   0   0
C_Thomson      DF   2  25  11   6  25 |  96   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0   0
J_Conroy       DF   2  24  11   9  21 |  96   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  15  24   0
D_Moore        DF   3  24  11   9  16 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
W_A_Glen       DF   2  24  10   9  27 |  96   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  12   8
B_Smiljanic    MF   1  13  25   4  15 |  59   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   0
E_Sno          MF   1   9  25   8  30 |  96   0   0   4   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  48  16
Koki_Mizuno    MF   1   6  25   6  28 |  59   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
B_Wolford      AM   1  11  13  24  28 |  96   0   0   0   0   2   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  14
Fabinhioski    AM   2   7  11  24  33 |  96   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  16
Diaviera       FW   1   8  10  25  21 |  68   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -12
Z_Stonewall    GK  25   2   2   2  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Barr         DF   2  24  11   9  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Richard      DF   1   9  24   9  26 |  37   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Y_Abdessadki   DF   2   7  24   8  29 |  37   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0   0
D_Prso         FW   1   1   4  25  24 |  28   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -20

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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J_Dudek        GK  37   3   1   1  18 |  96  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  95   0   0   0
C_dos_Passos   DF   2  27  10   9  46 |  96   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  32  21
J_Esparza      DF   1  26   6   3  20 |  96   0   4   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  58  -2   6
M_Hart         DF   2  26   4   1  22 |  53   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20  20
A_Carabali     DF   2  25   9   7  10 |  96   0   2   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  30  24   8
D_Agger        DF   2  24  11   5  24 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  24   0
O_Lindenbergh  MF   2   2  32   1  24 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  24   0
C_N_Zogbia     MF   1   3  28  12  21 |  96   0   1   4   1   1   0   0   0   0  15  68   8
Ridoutski      MF   1   5  28   4  32 |  53   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
H_Kiessling    MF   4  11  26   9  31 |  62   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  16
K_Huntelaar    FW   2   9   8  28  37 |  96   0   0   0   0   5   1   0   0   0   0   0  60
Falcón         GK  25   5   2   3  19 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Vermaelen    DF   2  23  10   6  31 |  43   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
W_Sneijder     MF   2   7  25   8  23 |  43   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   0
C_Fabregas     AM   3   7  24  12  29 |  34   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
Taliyah        FW   2   6   6  25  44 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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