Elite FA Cup 2nd Round Match, Aston Villa vs. Ajax (Wed Mar 27)


                          Aston Villa  |  Ajax
                            4-1-3-2 C  |  4-4-2 C
                    Pierre Van Rossum  |  James Maund
                                       |
                         N_Winneke GK  |  GK T_O_Conner
                             Doria DF  |  DF G_Magalhaes
                           D_Irwin DF  |  DF T_Vermaelen
                          C_Moreno DF  |  DF C_Dos_Passos
                       F_McLintock DF  |  DF W_Gallas
                       Seong_Gihun DM  |  MF J_Cruijff
                          B_MacKay MF  |  MF C_Fabregas
                             I_Spy MF  |  MF F_Ljungberg
                           M_James MF  |  MF Edu_Gaspar
                         J_Willock FW  |  FW A_Arshavin
                        Ian_Wright FW  |  FW Jose_A_Reyes
                                       |
                         S_Proctor SUB |  SUB T_Mott
                       J_Fitzwater SUB |  SUB Juan_Foyth
                        J_Grealish SUB |  SUB Thomas_Partey
                            Camilo SUB |  SUB W_Sneijder
                         J_De_Gier SUB |  SUB N_Kanu

Referee: F_Brych (Germany)


Min. 5  :(asv) Doria runs forward
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  Doria with the strike !
          ...  T_O_Conner makes a great save
          ...  But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 8  :(aja) J_Cruijff turns past the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to Jose_A_Reyes
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes has time and space!
          ...  He flicks the ball towards goal
          ...  N_Winneke won't get to that!
          ...  It clips the post!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Excellent strike!!
          ...  That puts Ajax ahead!
          ...  Now can they hang onto it!
          ...  Aston Villa 0-1 Ajax ...
Min. 12 :(asv) J_Willock takes on T_Vermaelen
          ...  He runs past him
          ...  G_Magalhaes tries to clear it
          ...  He has miskicked it!!!
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  M_James floats the ball in!
          ...  J_Willock makes a firm connection with his head
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But flies wide of the post!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  B_MacKay swings it in!
          ...  I_Spy gets a shot in
          ...  T_O_Conner falls over
          ...  He recovers to tip it onto the post!
          ...  But it hits his back!
          ...  And goes wide!!
          ...  T_O_Conner looks relieved!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  B_MacKay floats the ball in!
          ...  Ian_Wright gets on the end of it
          ...  The shot slips through T_O_Conner's hands
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  What a terrible mistake
          ...  Aston Villa have squared things up with that goal!
          ...  Aston Villa 1-1 Ajax ...
Min. 14 :(aja) J_Cruijff works the ball inside
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to Jose_A_Reyes
          ...  F_McLintock with a clumsy challenge
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll be off if he does that again
Min. 16 :(aja) Jose_A_Reyes takes advantage of a mistake by Doria
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  Doria reacts to stop the move going any further
Min. 17 :(aja) J_Cruijff looks for options
          ...  He knocks the ball across to C_Fabregas
          ...  C_Moreno is called for the holding foul
          ...  He was a bit too close for comfort
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution!
          ...  James Maund looks bemused that it wasn't more!
Min. 19 :(asv) I_Spy looks around for some movement
          ...  He knocks the ball across to J_Willock
          ...  J_Willock with a bomb of a shot !
          ...  It's beaten T_O_Conner
          ...  It goes wide !!
Min. 19 :(aja) F_Ljungberg with a 40-yard pass to A_Arshavin
          ...  A_Arshavin with a terrific drive !
          ...  But N_Winneke tips it behind
          ...  F_Brych has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 25 :(asv) B_MacKay with an intelligent ball to J_Willock
          ...  But W_Gallas spotted the danger and cleans up the play
Min. 25 :(aja) J_Cruijff jumps over C_Moreno's challenge
          ...  C_Moreno reads the situation well and wins the ball
          ...  But it goes out
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Edu_Gaspar chips the ball into the area!
          ...  N_Winneke reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 30 :(asv) Ian_Wright beats T_Vermaelen
          ...  It looked like he pushed his marker
          ...  "Play On!" Waves F_Brych
          ...  But W_Gallas slides in
Min. 31 :(asv) B_MacKay spots Ian_Wright who is in acres of space
          ...  Ian_Wright drives it towards goal !
          ...  T_O_Conner gathers it easily
Min. 32 :(asv) Doria lays the ball back to Ian_Wright
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes reads it well
          ...  This boy is a quality defender
          ...  The crowd sing his praises
Min. 37 :(asv) J_Willock with a real burst of pace
          ...  He shows the defender a clean set of heals
          ...  J_Willock with a stunning strike !
          ...  T_O_Conner tips it round the post
          ...  Good save
          ...  Corner not given!!
Min. 41 :(asv) Seong_Gihun has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past W_Gallas
          ...  He puts in Ian_Wright!
          ...  But C_Dos_Passos reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(aja) J_Cruijff with a Cruyff turn
          ...  J_Cruijff with a stunning strike !
          ...  It's gone over
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Aston Villa 1-1 Ajax

Min. 47 :(asv) Ian_Wright has space to run with the ball
          ...  T_Vermaelen slides in hard!
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 50 :(aja) Juan_Foyth will replace the useless G_Magalhaes and will play DF
Min. 50 :(aja) A_Arshavin runs at D_Irwin
          ...  The defender slips and falls over
          ...  An audacious effort from A_Arshavin !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Runs off and slides on his knees!!
          ...  The fans go wild!
          ...  Lets see if Ajax can hang onto that lead!
          ...  Aston Villa 1-2 Ajax ...
Min. 51 :(aja) N_Kanu replaces A_Arshavin to play as a FW
Min. 52 :(aja) F_Ljungberg changes direction inside
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to T_Vermaelen
          ...  T_Vermaelen has his eyes on the goal!
          ...  He fires the ball goal ward!
          ...  But N_Winneke parries the shot
          ...  The defender manages to scramble the ball away
Min. 53 :(aja) Thomas_Partey will come on for C_Fabregas and play MF
Min. 54 :(asv) I_Spy with a short pass to find D_Irwin
          ...  Juan_Foyth makes the challenge and clears the ball
Min. 60 :(aja) Thomas_Partey runs with the ball to the corner flag
          ...  He plays the ball across to Edu_Gaspar
          ...  Edu_Gaspar is clean through!
          ...  He rounds N_Winneke
          ...  He tries to slide it past N_Winneke
          ...  N_Winneke gets a foot to it !!
Min. 61 :(aja) J_Cruijff flicks it past D_Irwin
          ...  He runs forward
          ...  C_Moreno bundles the player over!!
          ...  That s a foul!!
          ...  The ref looks across to his assistant!
          ...  Play on!
Min. 62 :(asv) F_McLintock with a probing pass to J_Willock
          ...  Juan_Foyth goes in with the block tackle
          ...  He comes out of it with the ball
          ...  Great tackle!
Min. 63 :(asv) I_Spy slides the ball across to Ian_Wright
          ...  But C_Dos_Passos slides in
Min. 64 :(asv) I_Spy plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  Ian_Wright keeps possession instead!
          ...  He runs towards the goal now!
          ...  Ian_Wright with a thundering shot!
          ...  But T_O_Conner makes a comfortable save
          ...  He gave the striker no chance
Min. 66 :(aja) J_Cruijff looks for options
          ...  He knocks the ball across to Thomas_Partey
          ...  Thomas_Partey heads the ball towards goal !
          ...  But N_Winneke palms it away
          ...  He could have caught that!
Min. 68 :(asv) J_De_Gier will replace the useless F_McLintock and will play FW
Min. 70 :(aja) J_Cruijff finds Jose_A_Reyes on the edge of the box
          ...  A vicious shot by Jose_A_Reyes !
          ...  N_Winneke blocks the shot with his legs
          ...  And he gathers it!
Min. 71 :(aja) Edu_Gaspar holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He knocks a through ball to Jose_A_Reyes
          ...  A skilful effort from Jose_A_Reyes !
          ...  It flies wide!
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 74 :(asv) Aston Villa changed their strategy to play A
Min. 74 :(asv) It appears M_James is playing as a AM
Min. 74 :(asv) B_MacKay with the towering header to J_De_Gier
          ...  Juan_Foyth with an ugly foul
Min. 75 :(asv) J_Grealish replaces B_MacKay to play as a MF
Min. 75 :(asv) a big roar from the crowd as J_Fitzwater comes on for D_Irwin to play DF
Min. 76 :(asv) M_James gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He slides the ball past W_Gallas!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  M_James with a graceful, looping effort !
          ...  But he's missed it!
          ...  He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo
Min. 77 :(aja) Edu_Gaspar hits the ball through the heart of the defence
          ...  Thomas_Partey latches onto it!
          ...  Thomas_Partey with a blistering shot !
          ...  N_Winneke tips it round the post
          ...  Well saved
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  C_Dos_Passos lofts the ball in!
          ...  N_Winneke jumps well to claim it!
Min. 79 :(aja) J_Cruijff has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past C_Moreno
          ...  He puts in Jose_A_Reyes!
          ...  Jose_A_Reyes fires off a left-footed shot !
          ...  N_Winneke tips it round the post
          ...  Good save
          ...  Corner not given!!
Min. 84 :(asv) Seong_Gihun has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past T_Vermaelen
          ...  He puts in J_Willock!
          ...  Superbly timed tackle by J_Cruijff
          ...  He made it look easy
          ...  But he can't keep it in
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  J_Grealish hits it towards the far post!
          ...  J_Willock swings a leg at it!
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But goes wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Swung in by I_Spy
          ...  C_Dos_Passos clears the danger
Min. 85 :(asv) J_Fitzwater takes a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball into J_Willock
          ...  J_Willock unleashes a pile driver !
          ...  T_O_Conner gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it over
Min. 85 :(aja) Juan_Foyth finds F_Ljungberg with a perfectly weighted pass
          ...  F_Ljungberg blasts it at the goal !
          ...  It hits the outside of the post
          ...  And goes out
Min. 86 :(asv) J_Grealish beats T_Vermaelen
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  But W_Gallas clears the ball to safety
Min. 87 :(aja) Juan_Foyth beats C_Moreno
          ...  That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
          ...  Juan_Foyth with the 40 yard drive !
          ...  N_Winneke with a fantastic save
          ...  His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(asv) Seong_Gihun holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to Ian_Wright
          ...  But C_Dos_Passos reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 90 :(aja) J_Cruijff gets to the by-line
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He plays the ball through to Thomas_Partey
          ...  Thomas_Partey hits the ball first time!
          ...  But N_Winneke punches it away
          ...  He was lucky to get to that one
Min. 92 :(aja) Juan_Foyth looks up for support for support
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
          ...  N_Kanu receives the pass and heads towards the goal
          ...  N_Kanu hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
          ...  N_Winneke palms it behind !!
          ...  What a great save!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Thomas_Partey curls it into the box!
          ...  N_Kanu tries to place the shot!
          ...  But N_Winneke parries the shot
          ...  The defender manages to scramble the ball away

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Villa Park
Attendance           : 144,219
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Aston Villa Match Info
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Best player          : Ian_Wright
Scorers              : Ian_Wright (12)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : F_McLintock (14), C_Moreno (17)
Injured              : N/A
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Ajax Match Info
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Best player          : J_Cruijff (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : Jose_A_Reyes (8), A_Arshavin (50)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                           Aston Villa    |      Ajax
Attempts on Goal     :          11        |       16
Off target           :           5        |       3
On target            :           6        |       13
Possession           :          53        |       47
Corners              :           5        |       3
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       0
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :           6        |       3
Key Tackles          :           3        |       12
Key Passes           :          12        |       14
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Final Score          : Aston Villa 1 - 2 Ajax
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Player Statistics - Aston Villa
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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N_Winneke      GK  39   2   2   3  20 |  95  13   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  45   0   0   0
Doria          DF   3  34   8   5  32 |  95   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  10   5
D_Irwin        DF   1  33   9   8  25 |  76   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Moreno       DF   2  31  10   9  32 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  18 -22 -22
F_McLintock    DF   2  29  22  21  23 |  69   0   0   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2   8  -2
Seong_Gihun    DM   1  19  30   3  28 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
B_MacKay       MF   2   1  32   5  17 |  76   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
I_Spy          MF   2   9  31   5  12 |  95   0   0   4   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  40   5
M_James        AM   2  12  29  16  21 |  95   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Willock      FW   2  10   8  34  23 |  95   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -15
Ian_Wright     FW   2   5   1  30  29 |  95   0   0   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0  35
S_Proctor      GK  28   1   5   1  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Fitzwater    DF   2  30   4   4  28 |  19   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
J_Grealish     MF   1   1  32  12  31 |  19   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Camilo         MF   2  22  27   1  29 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_De_Gier      FW   1   4   1  31  13 |  26   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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T_O_Conner     GK  36   3   3   2  13 |  95   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0   0   0
G_Magalhaes    DF   1  33   1   1  20 |  51   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
T_Vermaelen    DF   1  31   7   5  13 |  95   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   5
C_Dos_Passos   DF   1  30   6   1  21 |  95   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0
W_Gallas       DF   1  30   4   2  35 |  95   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80  20  20
J_Cruijff      MF   1   8  32  11  11 |  95   0   1   7   1   1   0   0   0   0  20  90   0
C_Fabregas     MF   3   9  31   7  31 |  54   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Ljungberg    MF   2   1  31   2  29 |  95   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  40  20
Edu_Gaspar     MF   2   9  29  10  41 |  95   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   5
A_Arshavin     FW   1   5   2  33  45 |  52   0   0   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  30
Jose_A_Reyes   FW   2   3   3  30  43 |  95   0   1   0   0   4   1   0   0   0  20   0  35
T_Mott         GK  29   5   2   2  20 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Juan_Foyth     DF   2  30   8   7  30 |  44   0   2   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  20   5
Thomas_Partey  MF   2   1  31  19  35 |  41   0   0   1   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  10  15
W_Sneijder     MF   2   4  31   4  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Kanu         FW   1   1   2  30  28 |  43   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  10
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