FFO EFL2, Ajax vs. FC Porto (Mon Feb 05)


                                 Ajax  |  FC Porto
                            4-2-2-2 C  |  4-3-1-2 C
                   Matias Finkelstein  |  Dan Thompson
                                       |
                          A_Trubin GK  |  GK K_Nakamura
                          E_Garcia DF  |  DF J_Mario
                           G_Avila DF  |  DF F_Cardoso
                            B_Sosa DF  |  DF Z_Sanusi
                          J_Forlin DF  |  DF D_Carmo
                          S_Steijn AM  |  MF J_Sanchez
                       B_Tahirovic MF  |  MF A_Varela
                           C_Forbs AM  |  MF R_Baro
                        R_Zerrouki MF  |  AM F_Navarro
                     G_Mikauatadze FW  |  FW M_Taremi
                          I_Paixao FW  |  FW D_Loader
                                       |
                           G_Rulli SUB |  SUB C_Ramos
                         G_Trauner SUB |  SUB Marcano
                           J_Medic SUB |  SUB M_Grujic
                       B_vd_Boomen SUB |  SUB Galeno
                           C_Akpom SUB |  SUB T_Martinez




Min. 1  :(aja) G_Mikauatadze with an intelligent ball to B_Tahirovic 
          ...  But F_Cardoso wins the tackle cleanly 
Min. 1  :(fcp) D_Carmo runs down the wing 
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space! 
          ...  He cuts the ball back 
          ...  J_Mario latches onto the pass 
          ...  He carves out some space 
          ...  J_Mario tries to chip the ball over A_Trubin! 
          ...  But A_Trubin comes out and dives at his feet 
          ...  That's goalkeeping at its finest 
Min. 3  :(aja) S_Steijn hits a hard pass to B_Tahirovic 
          ...  Z_Sanusi with an ugly foul 
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment 
          ...  The Referee writes his name into the book 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 7  :(aja) G_Avila with the first time flick to S_Steijn 
          ...  D_Carmo wins the ball with a clear tackle 
Min. 16 :(fcp) D_Loader dribbles it into the box 
          ...  D_Loader hits the ball on the bounce! 
          ...  A_Trubin is stranded! 
          ...  He can't get there in time! 
          ...  OH! It drifts just past the post 
          ...  Great strike! 
          ...  Deserved a goal really 
Min. 18 :(aja) G_Avila runs down the flank 
          ...  He plays the ball in to S_Steijn 
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from R_Baro 
Min. 22 :(aja) K_Nakamura with a terrible kick! 
          ...  G_Mikauatadze takes control of the ball! 
          ...  J_Mario reads him well and hoofs it clear 
Min. 22 :(fcp) D_Loader flights the ball to M_Taremi 
          ...  M_Taremi tries to catch the keeper out! 
          ...  A_Trubin blocks the shot with his legs 
          ...  And he gathers it! 
Min. 25 :(fcp) R_Baro looks around for some movement 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to J_Mario 
          ...  Good sliding challenge from R_Zerrouki and it had to be 
Min. 25 :(aja) G_Mikauatadze saunters past D_Loader 
          ...  A_Varela leaves his foot in with the challenge!! 
          ...  That's a bad foul!! 
Min. 27 :(aja) I_Paixao looks for options 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to C_Forbs 
          ...  C_Forbs tries to catch the keeper out! 
          ...  K_Nakamura makes a difficult save 
Min. 27 :(fcp) F_Navarro plays in D_Loader with a beautiful ball 
          ...  D_Loader smashed the ball towards the bottom corner! 
          ...  A_Trubin with a fantastic point blank save 
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1 
Min. 28 :(fcp) A_Varela can't keep control of it and loses possession! 
          ...  He goes in hard and wins it back! 
          ...  He creates some space for an opening! 
          ...  But he loses control of it 
          ...  B_Tahirovic hits it out for a throw 
Min. 31 :(aja) R_Zerrouki with the dribble 
          ...  He's clean through 
          ...  The fans are on their feet 
          ...  But J_Mario wins the ball with a sliding challenge 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  S_Steijn drives it into the box! 
          ...  F_Cardoso deals with the danger and clears 
Min. 32 :(aja) C_Forbs plays a clever one-two with his team mate 
          ...  He heads towards the goal 
          ...  He slides it past the defender! 
          ...  R_Baro hits it out for a corner 
          ...  That was sent up into the top tier 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  C_Forbs drives it into the box! 
          ...  It comes to S_Steijn 
          ...  He fires it towards to goal 
          ...  But he puts it well wide 
          ...  The FC Porto fans taunt him! 
Min. 32 :(fcp) M_Taremi cuts inside his opponent 
          ...  He worked that well 
          ...  C_Forbs with a terrible tackle 
          ...  He's lucky to be let off for that one 
          ...  Matias Finkelstein looks relieved 
          ...  Dan Thompson is far from happy with that decision 
Min. 33 :(aja) S_Steijn with a measured pass to J_Forlin 
          ...  J_Forlin with the strike! 
          ...  K_Nakamura tips it round the post 
          ...  Good save 
          ...  Corner not given!! 
Min. 34 :(fcp) R_Baro get's past G_Avila 
          ...  He's gonna worry them again 
          ...  R_Baro has time and space! 
          ...  He shoots towards goal! 
          ...  But A_Trubin reaches the ball. Good save 
          ...  There was a foul on A_Trubin anyway 
Min. 36 :(aja) S_Steijn looks up for support 
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now 
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now! 
          ...  G_Mikauatadze receives the pass and heads towards the goal 
          ...  G_Mikauatadze with a bicycle kick! 
          ...  K_Nakamura turns it behind for a corner 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  G_Mikauatadze swings the ball in hard and fast towards the back post! 
          ...  The ball comes to S_Steijn 
          ...  He knocks it goalward 
          ...  K_Nakamura gets his fingertips to it 
          ...  And puts it over 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  S_Steijn swings the ball in hard and fast with some tremendous top spin! 
          ...  The danger is dealt with by D_Carmo 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 4 minutes of injury time.
Min. 44 :(aja) G_Avila knocks it forward 
          ...  M_Taremi slips 
          ...  C_Forbs gets to it! 
          ...  C_Forbs tries to beat K_Nakamura! 
          ...  K_Nakamura makes a comfortable save 
          ...  He makes it look so easy 
Min. 45 :(aja) Tactical Change by Ajax 
          ...  Ajax have changed their playing style to A 
Min. 46 :(aja) E_Garcia looks up for support 
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now 
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now! 
          ...  His team mate plays the through ball for him! 
          ...  E_Garcia swings in the shot! 
          ...  It takes a deflection! 
          ...  But goes wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  Swung in by E_Garcia 
          ...  K_Nakamura makes the catch! 
Min. 47 :(fcp) J_Sanchez with an inch perfect pass to D_Loader 
          ...  G_Avila wins it well 
          ...  Perfectly timed! 
Min. 48 :(fcp) A_Varela takes possession 
          ...  He runs towards goal 
          ...  A_Varela rises above the defence to head the ball! 
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!! 
          ...  But it sails past the post!! 
          ...  A_Trubin never had a chance! 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Ajax 0-0 FC Porto

Min. 48 :(aja) Curled in dangerously from R_Zerrouki to I_Paixao 
          ...  I_Paixao with the strike! 
          ...  K_Nakamura manages to turn it behind 
Min. 48 :(aja) I_Paixao turns nicely onto the ball 
          ...  D_Loader goes in with high feet!! 
          ...  That's a poor tackle! 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  This is a good chance! 
          ...  He's been working on a top spin dip free kick! 
          ...  Will we see it? 
          ...  S_Steijn knocks it forward 
          ...  G_Mikauatadze gets on the end of it 
          ...  G_Mikauatadze curls it towards the top corner! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  It defies description! 
          ...  How about 'sensational'? 
          ...  How about 'superb'? 
          ...  Ajax go ahead in this match now! 
          ...  Ajax 1-0 FC Porto ...
Min. 49 :(aja) Tactical Change by Ajax 
          ...  C_Forbs will now play as a MF 
Min. 49 :(aja) Tactical Change by Ajax 
          ...  S_Steijn will now play as a MF 
Min. 51 :(aja) Curled in dangerously from C_Forbs to B_Tahirovic 
          ...  B_Tahirovic with only one thing on his mind! 
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal! 
          ...  K_Nakamura makes the save 
          ...  He hits the ball upfield! 
Min. 53 :(aja) G_Mikauatadze leaves J_Mario standing 
          ...  G_Mikauatadze drives it low! 
          ...  But he's missed it! 
          ...  It's unbelievable, Jeff! 
Min. 53 :(fcp) J_Sanchez pulls it back to D_Loader 
          ...  B_Sosa with an ugly foul 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  An expectant silence takes the crowd 
          ...  M_Taremi hits it hard 
          ...  A_Trubin with the save 
          ...  He holds onto it as well! 
Min. 58 :(aja) S_Steijn cuts inside the defender 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to G_Mikauatadze 
          ...  A_Varela clatters him to the floor and puts the ball out of play 
          ...  The linesman is flagging 
          ...  Throw in 
Min. 58 :(fcp) J_Mario is taking a throw in 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He throws it long to M_Taremi 
          ...  M_Taremi with a screamer of a shot! 
          ...  But he puts it over 
          ...  He can't be happy with that effort 
Min. 59 :(aja) C_Forbs retreats under pressure 
          ...  He hits the ball upfield 
          ...  I_Paixao latches onto the end of it 
          ...  I_Paixao has his eyes on the goal! 
          ...  He fires the ball goalward! 
          ...  That shot never looked like going in 
Min. 59 :(fcp) R_Baro moves out over to the edge of the pitch 
          ...  He plays the ball through to J_Mario 
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from R_Zerrouki 
          ...  He could have easily caught the defender if he hadn't been careful 
Min. 60 :(aja) Substitution by Ajax 
          ...  COMING ON: B_vd_Boomen 
          ...  COMING OFF: R_Zerrouki 
Min. 60 :(aja) G_Mikauatadze cuts inside M_Taremi 
          ...  He worked that well 
          ...  G_Mikauatadze from 20 yards! 
          ...  K_Nakamura just watches it float over the bar! 
Min. 61 :(aja) E_Garcia with the majestic dribble 
          ...  E_Garcia tries to beat K_Nakamura! 
          ...  K_Nakamura narrows the angle and turns the ball away to safety 
Min. 61 :(fcp) A_Varela takes advantage of a mistake by J_Forlin 
          ...  He knocks the ball to F_Navarro! 
          ...  F_Navarro with a thundering drive! 
          ...  A_Trubin can't get to it! 
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar! 
          ...  A_Trubin makes a cocky smile 
          ...  Did he know that was always going over? 
Min. 65 :(aja) Substitution by Ajax 
          ...  COMING ON: G_Trauner 
          ...  COMING OFF: B_Sosa 
Min. 66 :(aja) Substitution by Ajax 
          ...  COMING ON: C_Akpom 
          ...  COMING OFF: I_Paixao 
Min. 70 :(fcp) Z_Sanusi finds M_Taremi with a perfectly weighted pass 
          ...  M_Taremi throws himself at the ball! 
          ...  He manages to reach the ball 
          ...  It sails over! 
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity 
Min. 73 :(aja) G_Avila with a flicked pass to C_Forbs 
          ...  F_Cardoso bundles the player over!! 
          ...  That's a foul!! 
          ...  The ref looks across to his assistant! 
          ...  Play on! 
Min. 75 :(fcp) F_Cardoso unselfishly lays the ball back to Z_Sanusi 
          ...  Z_Sanusi tries one from the edge of the box! 
          ...  It grazes the post! 
          ...  And hits the side netting 
          ...  Goal Kick! 
Min. 78 :(aja) Tactical Change by Ajax 
          ...  Ajax have changed their playing style to C 
Min. 81 :(aja) G_Trauner jinks infield 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to B_vd_Boomen 
          ...  B_vd_Boomen throws himself at the ball! 
          ...  He manages to reach the ball 
          ...  K_Nakamura makes a fine save 
Min. 84 :(aja) G_Trauner intercepts the opposition pass with a sliding tackle 
          ...  But it's shot into his own net!! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  Oh dear!! 
          ...  He hangs his head in shame 
          ...  He's devastated 
          ...  Ajax 1-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 85 :(aja) Tactical Change by Ajax 
          ...  Ajax have changed their playing style to P 
Min. 85 :(aja) Tactical Change by Ajax 
          ...  C_Forbs will now play as a AM 
Min. 85 :(aja) Tactical Change by Ajax 
          ...  S_Steijn will now play as a AM 
Min. 87 :(aja) J_Forlin with a probing pass to G_Trauner 
          ...  The defender plays it back to K_Nakamura 
          ...  But it's gone straight to G_Trauner! 
          ...  He just has K_Nakamura to beat! 
          ...  He lobs it over K_Nakamura 
          ...  It's hit the bar and gone over!! 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 5 minutes of injury time.
Min. 89 :(aja) G_Trauner runs at the defender 
          ...  The defender slips and falls over 
          ...  G_Trauner tries to chip the ball over the keeper! 
          ...  K_Nakamura manages to turn it behind 
Min. 92 :(fcp) F_Navarro finds his way through 
          ...  He has tremendous pace 
          ...  A vicious shot by F_Navarro! 
          ...  The ball is hit with topspin and moves through the air! 
          ...  A_Trubin moves quickly! 
          ...  Can he get to this? 
          ...  It's beaten him! 
          ...  But it thumps the post!! 
          ...  And into the net! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  That surely hands FC Porto victory!! 
          ...  Ajax 1-2 FC Porto ...

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



Match Details
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Venue                : Johan Cruyff Arena
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Ajax Match Info
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Best player          : S_Steijn (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : G_Mikauatadze (48)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player          : F_Navarro
Scorers              : G_Trauner (84 og), F_Navarro (92)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Z_Sanusi (3)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                                    Ajax  |    FC Porto
Attempts on Goal     :          17        |       12
Off target           :           6        |       6
On target            :          11        |       6
Possession           :          44        |       56
Corners              :           5        |       0
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       0
Fouls                :           6        |       6
Key Tackles          :           4        |       10
Key Passes           :          15        |       10
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Final Score          : Ajax 1 - 2 FC Porto
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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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A_Trubin       GK  23   1   1   1  23 |  99   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -15   0   0   0
E_Garcia       DF   1  20  13   7  23 |  99   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  32
G_Avila        DF   1  19  14  10  22 |  99   0   1   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  15  48   0
B_Sosa         DF   1  17  12  10  23 |  69   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Forlin       DF   1  17  15   9  33 |  99   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  11  15
S_Steijn       AM   1   4  19  13  22 |  99   0   0   4   1   2   0   0   0   0 -10  27  10
B_Tahirovic    MF   1  13  17  11  20 |  99   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  21   0  13
C_Forbs        AM   1   3  17  14  26 |  99   0   0   2   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  18  20
R_Zerrouki     MF   1  10  17   6  20 |  64   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  48   9   0
G_Mikauatadze  FW   1   3  14  19  24 |  99   0   0   1   0   4   1   0   0   0   0  12  25
I_Paixao       FW   1   2  12  19  29 |  70   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  14   8
G_Rulli        GK  22   1   1   1  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Trauner      DF   1  18  13   8  24 |  30   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0 -15  -2  30
J_Medic        DF   1  14  10   2  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
B_vd_Boomen    DM   1  15  18   9  24 |  35   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  15
C_Akpom        FW   1   7  13  16  28 |  29   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - FC Porto
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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K_Nakamura     GK  22   1   1   1  28 |  99  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  34   0   0   0
J_Mario        DF   1  19  15   8  20 |  99   0   2   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  30  11  16
F_Cardoso      DF   1  19  14   2  20 |  99   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  45  12   0
Z_Sanusi       DF   1  18  12  10  29 |  99   0   0   1   0   1   0   1   0   0  -5   9   7
D_Carmo        DF   1  18  13   5  20 |  99   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  32  13   0
J_Sanchez      MF   1  13  11   6  20 |  99   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  10  25  10
A_Varela       MF   1  13  18  11  31 |  99   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  21   8  11
R_Baro         MF   1  14  18  10  28 |  99   0   2   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  50  26  24
F_Navarro      AM   1   8  14  18  24 |  99   0   0   1   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  12  20
M_Taremi       FW   1   6  11  20  30 |  99   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  12
D_Loader       FW   1   6  13  17  31 |  99   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  13  12
C_Ramos        GK  18   1   1   1  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Marcano        DF   1  17  11   9  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Grujic       MF   1  13  17   2  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Galeno         AM   1   8  17  14  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Martinez     FW   1   2  12  17  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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