Elite FA Cup Group Match 1, Ajax vs. Atletico Madrid (Wed May 06)


                                 Ajax  |  Atletico Madrid
                              4-4-2 C  |  4-2-3-1 C
                          James Maund  |  Simon Marsh
                                       |
                        T_O_Conner GK  |  GK A_Areola
                       G_Magalhaes DF  |  DF A_Miller
                       S_Kolasinac DF  |  DF F_Fuentes
                      C_Dos_Passos DF  |  DF A_Alese
                           D_Agger DF  |  DF Nayef_Aguerd
                         J_Steward MF  |  DM D_Alaba
                          P_Vieira MF  |  DM R_Hickson
                         S_Cazorla MF  |  MF Malky_McKay
                        Edu_Gaspar MF  |  MF D_James
                       K_Huntelaar FW  |  MF A_Zakharyan
                       D_Rommedahl FW  |  FW Garry_Fields
                                       |
                         M_Neuberg SUB |  SUB K_Saver
                       T_Vermaelen SUB |  SUB M_Ghost
                        Juan_Foyth SUB |  SUB F_Kruger
                         L_Copland SUB |  SUB I_Ibarra
                            A_Gray SUB |  SUB L_Guilherme

Referee: D_Orsato (Italy)


Min. 4  :(amd) A_Alese is unmarked!
          ...  S_Kolasinac slices it
          ...  T_O_Conner moves quickly!!
          ...  He can't get there!
          ...  It inches just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Malky_McKay drives it into the box!
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of T_O_Conner
Min. 5  :(amd) D_James moves out over to the edge of the pitch
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He plays the ball through to Garry_Fields
          ...  Garry_Fields with a powerful downward header!
          ...  T_O_Conner won't get to that!
          ...  Oooh it goes just over!!
Min. 11 :(amd) Garry_Fields breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on T_O_Conner!
          ...  D_Agger brings him down!
          ...  He could be off!!
          ...  D_Orsato calls him over
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 13 :(amd) Garry_Fields knocks the ball past the defender
          ...  D_Agger clatters him to the floor and puts the ball out of play
          ...  The linesman is flagging
          ...  Throw in
Min. 18 :(amd) A_Miller finds the space intelligently
          ...  A_Miller tries to place it in the corner !
          ...  T_O_Conner with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  He gave the striker no chance
Min. 19 :(aja) J_Steward changes direction inside
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to D_Rommedahl
          ...  R_Hickson takes the ball and the player!!
          ...  But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 22 :(aja) K_Huntelaar with the dribble
          ...  He skips through the tackle from Malky_McKay
          ...  F_Fuentes gets the foot in to win the ball
          ...  It rolls out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  P_Vieira swings it in!
          ...  It is cleared by Malky_McKay
Min. 23 :(aja) D_Rommedahl runs at the defender
          ...  He takes it past him
          ...  F_Fuentes takes the players legs from beneath him!!
          ...  That s a poor tackle!
          ...  D_Orsato called him over for a strong verbal warning
Min. 28 :(aja) P_Vieira unselfishly lays the ball back to D_Rommedahl
          ...  Malky_McKay with a bad challenge
          ...  D_Orsato will want to speak to him
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll be off if he does that again
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  It is deep inside there own half
          ...  J_Steward floats it forward
          ...  K_Huntelaar latches onto the end of it
          ...  D_Alaba pulls on his shirt
          ...  He wins the ball
          ...  The defender got away with the foul there!
Min. 31 :(aja) P_Vieira knocks it forward
          ...  Nayef_Aguerd slips
          ...  K_Huntelaar gets to it!
          ...  K_Huntelaar with a powerful header !
          ...  But A_Areola punches it away
          ...  That's gone out for a goal kick
          ...  It was clear to everyone that A_Areola got a touch
Min. 32 :(amd) D_James takes possession
          ...  He's got no outlet
          ...  He decides to go alone
          ...  D_James lobs T_O_Conner!
          ...  But T_O_Conner parries the ball
          ...  It s picked up by the defender, much to the relief of the crowd
Min. 33 :(aja) D_Rommedahl controls the ball with ease
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from A_Miller
Min. 33 :(amd) D_James controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball out to the left!
          ...  Garry_Fields gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  D_Agger clatters him to the floor and puts the ball out of play
          ...  The linesman is flagging
          ...  Throw in
Min. 38 :(aja) Edu_Gaspar sidesteps his marker
          ...  He was too quick for his marker
          ...  The ball hits Nayef_Aguerd in the face!
          ...  And goes clear!
Min. 40 :(amd) F_Fuentes pass splits open the defence and finds Garry_Fields
          ...  D_Agger gathers up the loose ball
Min. 41 :(amd) Nayef_Aguerd with an inch perfect pass to Garry_Fields
          ...  A skilful effort from Garry_Fields !
          ...  T_O_Conner makes the save
          ...  He hits the ball up field!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(amd) R_Hickson with a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball across to Garry_Fields
          ...  Garry_Fields hits a curling shot!
          ...  T_O_Conner watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 48 :(aja) K_Huntelaar steps over the ball
          ...  He nutmegs A_Miller
          ...  That a lovely piece of trickery
          ...  Malky_McKay with a bad challenge
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
Min. 49 :(amd) Garry_Fields takes possession
          ...  He's got no outlet
          ...  He decides to go alone
          ...  Garry_Fields tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
          ...  It hits the post!!
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it over

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Ajax 0-0 Atletico Madrid

Min. 48 :(amd) R_Hickson throws a punch
          ...  J_Steward slumps to the ground
          ...  He could be off!!
          ...  D_Orsato calls him over
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 50 :(aja) T_Vermaelen comes on for G_Magalhaes and will play DF to the delight of the fans
Min. 51 :(aja) A_Gray is being prepared to come on
          ...  D_Rommedahl is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 52 :(aja) There's going to be a change
          ...  L_Copland will come on for S_Cazorla and play MF
Min. 54 :(amd) R_Hickson with a pinpoint pass to Malky_McKay
          ...  C_Dos_Passos gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 57 :(aja) A_Gray can't find space for the shot
          ...  He slips it through to L_Copland
          ...  But Nayef_Aguerd clears the ball to safety
Min. 63 :(aja) Edu_Gaspar with a 50-yard pass to L_Copland
          ...  A_Zakharyan slices it
          ...  A_Areola moves quickly!!
          ...  He can't get there!
          ...  It inches just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  P_Vieira curls it into the box!
          ...  It comes to K_Huntelaar
          ...  He fires it towards to goal
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But sails wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  P_Vieira drives it into the box!
          ...  A_Miller gets up well
          ...  And he clears the danger
Min. 66 :(aja) K_Huntelaar with the mazy dribble
          ...  He takes it past D_Alaba
          ...  K_Huntelaar with a screamer of a shot !
          ...  But A_Areola makes a comfortable save
          ...  He gave the striker no chance
Min. 68 :(aja) C_Dos_Passos finds K_Huntelaar with a ball over the defence
          ...  K_Huntelaar has time and space on the edge of the box!
          ...  He shoots towards goal!
          ...  A_Areola gathers it comfortably
Min. 68 :(amd) F_Fuentes controls it well
          ...  He nutmegs D_Agger
          ...  He puts in Garry_Fields!
          ...  Garry_Fields rifles it at the goal !
          ...  It floats over T_O_Conner
          ...  Its heading goal ward!
          ...  But floats just over
          ...  That was a great effort
Min. 69 :(aja) L_Copland controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball out to the left!
          ...  A_Gray gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  But R_Hickson barges him off the ball
Min. 70 :(aja) L_Copland sprints down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball across to K_Huntelaar
          ...  Driven towards goal by K_Huntelaar !
          ...  But A_Areola tips it behind
          ...  D_Orsato has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 71 :(aja) J_Steward is first to the loose ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to A_Gray
          ...  A delicate header from A_Gray !
          ...  A_Areola makes himself big and wins the ball
Min. 72 :(aja) Edu_Gaspar with the first time pass to A_Gray
          ...  A_Gray drives it towards goal !
          ...  He miskicks the ball
          ...  He's managed to put that out of the stadium
Min. 73 :(aja) J_Steward is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass
          ...  K_Huntelaar latches onto the ball
          ...  Malky_McKay with a deliberate foul
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
          ...  That's better. The dirty sod should have been sent off first time of asking!
Min. 74 :(aja) K_Huntelaar beats F_Fuentes
          ...  He muscled him off the ball
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by A_Alese
          ...  He timed it well
Min. 76 :(aja) K_Huntelaar is unmarked!
          ...  Fine tackle by Nayef_Aguerd
          ...  But he can't prevent the corner
Min. 77 :(aja) P_Vieira is out on the left
          ...  He moves the ball right to J_Steward
          ...  But F_Fuentes wins the ball with a sliding challenge
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  S_Kolasinac chips the ball in towards the back post!
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of A_Areola
Min. 79 :(aja) L_Copland looks for options
          ...  He knocks the ball across to S_Kolasinac
          ...  S_Kolasinac drives the shot in!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  That was unfortunate
          ...  What a time to score!!
          ...  That must be the winner
          ...  Ajax 1-0 Atletico Madrid ...
Min. 80 :(aja) It looks as though Ajax is now playing A
Min. 80 :(amd) Atletico Madrid's manager orders his side to play P
Min. 82 :(amd) M_Ghost will come on for F_Fuentes and play DF
Min. 82 :(amd) F_Kruger takes off his tracksuit
          ...  he'll replace D_James as MF
Min. 82 :(amd) I_Ibarra takes off his tracksuit
          ...  he'll replace A_Zakharyan as MF
Min. 82 :(amd) L_Guilherme is going to be brought on
          ...  Garry_Fields is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 85 :(aja) S_Kolasinac with a penetrating pass to K_Huntelaar
          ...  K_Huntelaar shoots towards goal !
          ...  But A_Areola makes a fine save
Min. 87 :(aja) K_Huntelaar takes advantage of a mistake by M_Ghost
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  K_Huntelaar throws himself at the ball !
          ...  He manages to reach the ball
          ...  A_Areola parries it, he follows it up
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  The defence had gone walk about!
          ...  Ajax 2-0 Atletico Madrid ...
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(amd) F_Kruger takes on A_Gray
          ...  He runs past him
          ...  F_Kruger with the 40 yard drive !
          ...  T_O_Conner can't get to it!
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar!
          ...  T_O_Conner makes a cocky smile
          ...  Did he know that was going over?
Min. 89 :(aja) J_Steward plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He runs towards goal now
          ...  J_Steward with a bicycle kick !
          ...  A_Areola takes the ball off him
          ...  He was showing off there!
Min. 91 :(aja) Edu_Gaspar curls the ball out wide to K_Huntelaar
          ...  K_Huntelaar fires the shot in!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  Wide !!
          ...  That was fortunate

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Johan Cruijff Arena
Attendance           : 146,855
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Ajax Match Info
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Best player          : K_Huntelaar (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : S_Kolasinac (79), K_Huntelaar (87)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : D_Agger (11)
Injured              : N/A
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Atletico Madrid Match Info
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Best player          : R_Hickson
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : Malky_McKay (73)
Booked               : R_Hickson (48)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                               Ajax       | Atletico Madrid
Attempts on Goal     :          12        |       8
Off target           :           3        |       5
On target            :           9        |       3
Possession           :          49        |       51
Corners              :           4        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       1
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       4
Fouls                :           7        |       11
Key Tackles          :           5        |       11
Key Passes           :          15        |       7
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Final Score          : Ajax 2 - 0 Atletico Madrid
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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  39   3   3   2  13 |  95   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0   0
G_Magalhaes    DF   1  38   1   1  20 |  54   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Kolasinac    DF   2  33   6   5  28 |  95   0   1   1   0   1   1   0   0   0  25  15  25
C_Dos_Passos   DF   1  33   6   1  21 |  95   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  25  15   0
D_Agger        DF   1  33   4   1  26 |  95   0   3   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  73  -2  -2
J_Steward      MF   1   9  35  14  43 |  95   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  45   5
P_Vieira       MF   1   5  34   3  17 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  65  20
S_Cazorla      MF   1   2  33   4  27 |  56   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Edu_Gaspar     MF   2   9  32  10  41 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  45   0
K_Huntelaar    FW   2   5   1  35  23 |  95   0   0   0   0   8   1   0   0   0  20  20  70
D_Rommedahl    FW   2   4   1  34  35 |  55   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Neuberg      GK  30   2   2   3  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Vermaelen    DF   1  36   8   5  13 |  41   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
Juan_Foyth     DF   2  34   9   7  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Copland      MF   2   5  33  10  13 |  39   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  65   0
A_Gray         FW   3   7  10  33  32 |  40   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  15   5

Player Statistics - Atletico Madrid
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_Areola       GK  39   2   3   3  20 |  95   8   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  70   0   0   0
A_Miller       DF   1  29  11   2  27 |  95   0   2   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  30 -20 -15
F_Fuentes      DF   2  29   8   4  16 |  86   0   2   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  50  30   0
A_Alese        DF   1  28  11   2  35 |  95   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0
Nayef_Aguerd   DF   2  28  10   4  28 |  95   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  75  15   0
D_Alaba        DM   2  14  28   1  30 |  95   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0
R_Hickson      DM   2  20  27   4  22 |  95   0   2   2   0   0   0   1   0   0  48  28  -2
Malky_McKay    MF   2  11  29  17  29 |  77   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   1   0  15 -10 -10
D_James        MF   2   8  29  15  35 |  86   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0 -20  10 -15
A_Zakharyan    MF   1  19  28  10  28 |  86   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0
Garry_Fields   FW   1   5   3  32  30 |  86   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
K_Saver        GK  29   3   5   3  46 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Ghost        DF   1  27  11   7  22 |   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Kruger       MF   1   2  28  16  27 |   9   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
I_Ibarra       MF   1  11  27  17  48 |   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Guilherme    FW   2   3   3  29  43 |   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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