Sky Sports Elite Premier League Match, Ajax vs. Arsenal (Sun Feb 09)


                                 Ajax  |  Arsenal
                              4-4-2 C  |  4-1-4-1 C
                          James Maund  |  Adrian Dalmedo
                                       |
                        T_O_Conner GK  |  GK T_Macedo
                       T_Vermaelen DF  |  DF Ramos
                        Juan_Foyth DF  |  DF M_Keown
                       S_Kolasinac DF  |  DF W_Fofana
                          W_Gallas DF  |  DF O_Zinchenko
                         J_Steward MF  |  DM P_Erras
                     Thomas_Partey MF  |  MF D_OLeary
                         S_Cazorla MF  |  MF Ronaldinhio
                         L_Copland MF  |  MF M_Ozil
                             H_Son FW  |  MF J_Murphy
                        A_Arshavin FW  |  FW G_Martinelli
                                       |
                           E_Mendy SUB |  SUB Boruc
                       G_Magalhaes SUB |  SUB W_Saliba
                      C_Dos_Passos SUB |  SUB R_Parlour
                          P_Vieira SUB |  SUB N_Anelka
                            N_Kanu SUB |  SUB H_Sanchez

Referee: M_Matosa (Slovenia)


Min. 3  :(aja) S_Cazorla runs down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball in to L_Copland
          ...  W_Fofana plays it back
          ...  T_Macedo slips!!
          ...  It goes just wide
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  S_Cazorla crosses it in!
          ...  A_Arshavin gets his head on it
          ...  T_Macedo can't get to it!
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar!
          ...  T_Macedo makes a cocky smile
          ...  Did he know that was going over?
Min. 3  :(aja) A_Arshavin barges W_Fofana off the ball
          ...  J_Murphy with an ugly foul
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
Min. 5  :(arn) Ronaldinhio runs forward
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  Ronaldinhio could have let it bounce!
          ...  It s going over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  But lands on the roof of the net !!
          ...  T_O_Conner looks relieved there!
Min. 8  :(aja) J_Steward with a measured ball to A_Arshavin
          ...  J_Murphy with a deliberate foul
          ...  He should be jailed for that
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! He is in the book for that one
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 9  :(arn) J_Murphy drives it forward to Ronaldinhio
          ...  T_Vermaelen scythes the player down.
          ...  Like Joey Barton would!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!, he is in the book for that one
Min. 16 :(aja) H_Son with the dribble
          ...  He spots the run of his team-mate
          ...  He's decided to go alone
          ...  H_Son unleashes a pile driver !
          ...  OOOOOOHHHHHHHH
          ...  It grazes the post and goes wide
Min. 18 :(aja) Thomas_Partey beats Ramos
          ...  That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
          ...  M_Keown wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 18 :(arn) M_Ozil pushes it past the defender
          ...  S_Cazorla is called for the holding foul
          ...  He won that header unfairly
          ...  M_Matosa calls him over
          ...  M_Matosa is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 22 :(aja) S_Cazorla passes the ball to H_Son
          ...  Ramos forces him off the ball
Min. 23 :(aja) Thomas_Partey runs down the flank
          ...  He threads the ball in to S_Kolasinac
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from J_Murphy
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  L_Copland chips the ball in towards the back post!
          ...  W_Gallas loses his marker
          ...  He gets his head onto it!
          ...  But it goes wide of the post
Min. 26 :(aja) J_Steward changes direction inside
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to A_Arshavin
          ...  Ramos cleanly tackles him
          ...  He judged that well
Min. 28 :(aja) J_Steward looks for options
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He knocks a through ball to H_Son
          ...  A cheeky lob from H_Son !
          ...  But T_Macedo just gets his fingers to that one
          ...  M_Matosa has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 28 :(arn) W_Fofana has the ball on the wing
          ...  He takes it past T_Vermaelen
          ...  He knocks it to G_Martinelli!
          ...  W_Gallas body checks his opponent!!
          ...  That s a careless challenge!!
Min. 28 :(arn) P_Erras floats the ball in to find Ronaldinhio
          ...  Ronaldinhio hits the ball first time!
          ...  But T_O_Conner tips it over
          ...  M_Matosa has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 34 :(arn) Ronaldinhio fires over a low cross to O_Zinchenko
          ...  H_Son forces him off the ball
Min. 36 :(aja) Juan_Foyth breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on T_Macedo!
          ...  P_Erras brings him down!
          ...  He's been sent off!!
          ...  RED CARD!!
Min. 39 :(arn) M_Ozil with the nod to Ramos
          ...  Ramos hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
          ...  Over the bar
Min. 40 :(arn) M_Ozil finds G_Martinelli on the edge of the box
          ...  Juan_Foyth with a superb tackle!
          ...  He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 41 :(arn) D_OLeary off the woodwork.
          ...  M_Ozil picks up the deflection
          ...  M_Ozil hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
          ...  T_O_Conner fists it away
          ...  That was a good save!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(aja) L_Copland fires over a low cross to A_Arshavin
          ...  A_Arshavin with a scorcher of a shot !
          ...  The net bulges!
          ...  OH!! He has hit the side netting
          ...  Goal kick given
Min. 46 :(aja) W_Gallas plays a first time ball through the defence to A_Arshavin
          ...  A_Arshavin sights up the goal
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  T_Macedo gets his fingertips to it
          ...  It's pushed around the post to safety
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Swung in by Thomas_Partey
          ...  T_Vermaelen gets a shot in
          ...  It hits the bar!!
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it wide
Min. 47 :(aja) J_Steward slides it through the middle to H_Son
          ...  H_Son has time and space!
          ...  He flicks the ball towards goal
          ...  It hits the outside of the post
          ...  And spins wide

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

Min. 47 :(aja) T_Vermaelen has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past Ramos
          ...  He puts in H_Son!
          ...  M_Keown gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 48 :(arn) J_Murphy miskicks!
          ...  He finds M_Ozil though
          ...  That was fortunate
          ...  From long range M_Ozil bends the ball towards goal!
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 50 :(aja) G_Magalhaes will replace the useless T_Vermaelen and will play DF
Min. 50 :(arn) Ronaldinhio hoists the ball across to G_Martinelli
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from H_Son
Min. 52 :(aja) P_Vieira replaces S_Cazorla and will play MF
Min. 52 :(arn) Ronaldinhio takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  It's a lucky break
          ...  L_Copland fouls badly
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
          ...  It's a yellow, and rightly so
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 52 :(arn) G_Martinelli pauses and waits for support
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  S_Kolasinac is forced to retreat
          ...  He knocks it back!
          ...  T_O_Conner misses it!
          ...  It creeps just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  M_Ozil hits it towards the far post!
          ...  The danger is dealt with by G_Magalhaes
Min. 55 :(aja) P_Vieira cuts the ball back to H_Son
          ...  But W_Fofana spotted the danger and cleans up the play
Min. 64 :(arn) D_OLeary back heels to find G_Martinelli in space
          ...  Juan_Foyth with a bad challenge
          ...  M_Matosa will want to speak to him
          ...  M_Matosa ignores the protests for a card
          ...  James Maund looks relieved
Min. 65 :(arn) M_Ozil beats his marker
          ...  That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
          ...  Fine tackle by W_Gallas
          ...  He prevents the corner as well
Min. 67 :(aja) Thomas_Partey breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on T_Macedo!
          ...  Ronaldinhio brings him down!
          ...  M_Matosa calls him over!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
          ...  He is lucky not to have seen red!
Min. 69 :(aja) N_Kanu is being brought on
          ...  H_Son is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 74 :(arn) M_Keown reads the run of Ramos
          ...  Ramos has time and space on the edge of the box!
          ...  He shoots towards goal!
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
          ...  But it sails past the post !!
          ...  T_O_Conner never had a chance!
Min. 76 :(aja) P_Vieira is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He throws it to A_Arshavin
          ...  A_Arshavin swings in the shot!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  What a well worked goal!
          ...  That must have sealed it!!
          ...  Ajax 1-0 Arsenal ...
Min. 77 :(arn) R_Parlour will replace the useless Ronaldinhio and will play MF
Min. 77 :(arn) It seems Arsenal are making a tactical change to A
Min. 79 :(arn) D_OLeary with the towering header to G_Martinelli
          ...  S_Kolasinac wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 80 :(arn) W_Saliba is ready to come on to replace W_Fofana
          ...  Looks like he will play as a DF
Min. 80 :(arn) N_Anelka comes on for G_Martinelli and takes up a FW role
Min. 80 :(arn) H_Sanchez is being brought on
          ...  J_Murphy is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 82 :(aja) P_Vieira looks around for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to A_Arshavin
          ...  M_Ozil with the foul
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 83 :(aja) P_Vieira is out on the left
          ...  He moves the ball right to N_Kanu
          ...  From long range N_Kanu bends the ball towards goal!
          ...  It floats over T_Macedo
          ...  Its heading goal ward!
          ...  But floats just over
          ...  That was a great effort
Min. 83 :(arn) R_Parlour turns on a sixpence
          ...  R_Parlour attempts a lob!
          ...  The ball moves through the air!
          ...  T_O_Conner moves quickly!
          ...  Can he get to this?
          ...  It s beaten him!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  T_O_Conner looks dejected!
          ...  Amazing comeback!!
          ...  Arsenal are all square and not long to go
          ...  Ajax 1-1 Arsenal ...
Min. 86 :(aja) P_Vieira with the header on
          ...  He finds N_Kanu in space
          ...  N_Kanu bears down on goal!
          ...  It flies wide!
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 86 :(arn) D_OLeary controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball out to the right!
          ...  N_Anelka gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  Juan_Foyth seizes control of the ball
          ...  He hoists it forward
Min. 87 :(aja) A_Arshavin has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past W_Saliba!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  But Ramos puts the ball out of play
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(arn) N_Anelka pass splits open the defence and finds H_Sanchez
          ...  H_Sanchez with the chance !
          ...  It's way wide
          ...  The Ajax fans behind the goal spread their arms out
Min. 89 :(arn) Ramos looks up
          ...  He swings the ball right towards N_Anelka
          ...  N_Anelka sights up the goal
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  It fly's into Row Z!
Min. 91 :(aja) Thomas_Partey with a glorious long pass to N_Kanu
          ...  N_Kanu with the overhead !
          ...  He hits the side netting
          ...  There was some parts of the ground that thought that went in!
Min. 93 :(aja) P_Vieira with the first time flick to L_Copland
          ...  L_Copland aims for the top right corner !
          ...  T_Macedo won't get to that!
          ...  It clips the post!
          ...  And goes wide!
Min. 93 :(arn) D_OLeary has it now
          ...  He takes on S_Kolasinac
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in H_Sanchez!
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from S_Kolasinac
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  D_OLeary lofts the ball in!
          ...  H_Sanchez gets a shot in
          ...  It hits off a defender!
          ...  But goes clear to safety!

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Johan Cruijff Arena
Attendance           : 145,247
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Ajax Match Info
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Best player          : P_Vieira (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : A_Arshavin (76)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : T_Vermaelen (9), S_Cazorla (18), L_Copland (52)
Injured              : N/A
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Arsenal Match Info
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Best player          : D_OLeary
Scorers              : R_Parlour (83)
Sent Off             : P_Erras (36)
Booked               : J_Murphy (8), Ronaldinhio (67), M_Ozil (82)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                               Ajax       |    Arsenal
Attempts on Goal     :          13        |       10
Off target           :          10        |       7
On target            :           3        |       3
Possession           :          44        |       56
Corners              :           3        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       1
Yellow Cards         :           3        |       3
Subs Used            :           3        |       4
Fouls                :          12        |       10
Key Tackles          :           8        |       8
Key Passes           :          17        |       15
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Final Score          : Ajax 1 - 1 Arsenal
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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  37   3   3   2  13 |  98   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0   0   0
T_Vermaelen    DF   1  33   8   5  13 |  54   0   0   1   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  13  -2
Juan_Foyth     DF   2  32   9   7  30 |  98   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  50   0   0
S_Kolasinac    DF   2  31   6   5  28 |  98   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  75   0   0
W_Gallas       DF   1  31   4   2  35 |  98   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  25  15   0
J_Steward      MF   1   9  33  14  43 |  98   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0
Thomas_Partey  MF   2   1  32  19  35 |  98   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
S_Cazorla      MF   1   2  31   4  27 |  56   0   0   2   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  28  -2
L_Copland      MF   2   5  30  10  13 |  98   0   0   1   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  13  -2
H_Son          FW   2  11  13  38  20 |  73   0   2   0   0   3   0   0   0   0  50   0   5
A_Arshavin     FW   1   5   2  34  45 |  98   0   0   0   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0  30
E_Mendy        GK  22   2   5   5  35 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Magalhaes    DF   1  34   1   1  20 |  44   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0
C_Dos_Passos   DF   1  32   6   1  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Vieira       MF   1   5  32   3  17 |  42   0   0   6   1   0   0   0   0   0   0 110   0
N_Kanu         FW   1   1   2  31  28 |  25   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Arsenal
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_Macedo       GK  38   3   3   3  42 |  98   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0   0   0
Ramos          DF   1  36   9   8  22 |  98   0   3   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  75  15   0
M_Keown        DF   2  35   9   4  11 |  98   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  50  15   0
W_Fofana       DF   2  33   3   8  27 |  84   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  50   0   0
O_Zinchenko    DF   1  32   5   5  37 |  98   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Erras        DM   2  18  32   1  25 |  36   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   1   0 -10   5 -10
D_OLeary       MF   1   6  34  10  11 |  98   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  75   0
Ronaldinhio    MF   1   4  32  13  28 |  81   0   0   2   0   2   0   1   0   0  -2  28   3
M_Ozil         MF   1   8  31  19  31 |  98   0   0   2   0   2   0   1   0   0  -2  28   3
J_Murphy       MF   1   9  31  11  26 |  84   0   1   2   0   0   0   1   0   0  23  28  -2
G_Martinelli   FW   1   3   5  34  10 |  84   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Boruc          GK  18   5   3   2  20 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
W_Saliba       DF   2  29   1   5  26 |  14   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Parlour      MF   2   5  32  11  27 |  17   0   0   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  25
N_Anelka       FW   2   5  12  35  21 |  14   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  15   0
H_Sanchez      FW   2   6   7  31  31 |  14   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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