EFA Cup 2nd Round, Ajax vs. Helsingborg (Wed Apr 23)


                                 Ajax  |  Helsingborg
                              4-4-2 E  |  4-2-2-2 D
                        Jamie Kellett  |  Andrew McGorman
                                       |
                           G_Babic GK  |  GK N_Abbey
                       M_Char'wrth DF  |  DF C_Makin
                       Richie_Hope DF  |  DF K_Pavlyuchek
                         A_Messias DF  |  DF H_Ibarra
                          E_Abidal DF  |  DM M_Dorsin
                          S_Pičtre MF  |  DM N_Vidic
                          A_Obodai MF  |  DF Boban
                       P_Skjelbred MF  |  MF C_T_Mamam
                        E_Adebayor FW  |  FW C_Bellamy
                         K_Sarkies FW  |  MF K_Bogelund
                         S_Maxwell MF  |  FW MS_Alvaro
                                       |
                            F_Roma SUB |  SUB A_Pihl
                       S_Monsoreau SUB |  SUB F_Ljungberg
                         G_Ogararu SUB |  SUB J_Curtis
                          R_Cooper SUB |  SUB D_Clare
                           A_Bravo SUB |  SUB K_Bakircioglu

Referee: C_Littler (England)


Min. 4  :(ajx) A_Obodai takes a throw in 
          ...  He throws the ball into Richie_Hope 
          ...  Richie_Hope tries the lob from 30 yards ! 
          ...  N_Abbey makes a great save 
          ...  But he can't hold onto it! 
Min. 12 :(ajx) K_Sarkies sprints past Boban 
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!! 
          ...  H_Ibarra picks up the loose ball and clears the danger 
Min. 31 :(hel) C_Bellamy bursts forward 
          ...  Richie_Hope plays the back pass 
          ...  G_Babic can't get to it!! 
          ...  It goes just wide!! 
          ...  What a lucky escape!! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  M_Dorsin chips the ball in towards the back post! 
          ...  G_Babic easily claims the ball! 
Min. 33 :(ajx) A_Obodai nutmegs Boban 
          ...  C_Bellamy body checks his opponent!! 
          ...  That’s a careless challenge!! 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(hel) D_Clare is going to be brought on 
          ...  MS_Alvaro is leaving the pitch 
          ...  He applauds the crowd 
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW 
Min. 45 :(hel) K_Bakircioglu takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace C_Bellamy 
          ...  He'll play as a FW 
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off 
Min. 45 :(hel) F_Ljungberg will replace C_Makin and play MF 
Min. 45 :(hel) Helsingborg are switching their playing style to P 
Min. 45 :(hel) M_Dorsin changes position to fill a DF slot 
Min. 45 :(hel) It appears N_Vidic is playing as a DF 

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

Min. 49 :(hel) D_Clare knocks it past E_Abidal and runs onto it 
          ...  He leaves the defender standing 
          ...  A well-placed shot from D_Clare ! 
          ...  G_Babic gathers it comfortably 
Min. 53 :(hel) K_Bogelund looks around for support 
          ...  He knocks the ball across to D_Clare 
          ...  S_Maxwell with an ugly foul 
          ...  That looked malicious 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  D_Clare with the delicate chip over the wall 
          ...  But G_Babic punches it away 
          ...  That's gone out for a throw in 
Min. 54 :(hel) K_Bogelund with the flick on 
          ...  He plays the ball across to K_Bakircioglu 
          ...  K_Bakircioglu gets up high for the header ! 
          ...  But G_Babic makes a fine save 
          ...  Wow!! That was close! 
          ...  He had to be at his best to reach that one! 
Min. 54 :(ajx) S_Pičtre holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He knocks a through ball to S_Maxwell 
          ...  M_Dorsin rushes in with a poor tackle!! 
          ...  That’s a foul!! 
          ...  C_Littler warned him 
Min. 57 :(ajx) E_Abidal has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He knocks the ball past N_Vidic 
          ...  He puts in Richie_Hope! 
          ...  K_Pavlyuchek with the tackle 
          ...  He did well to stop that attack! 
Min. 58 :(ajx) P_Skjelbred miskicks! 
          ...  He finds E_Abidal though 
          ...  That was fortunate 
          ...  Good sliding challenge from N_Vidic 
Min. 58 :(hel) N_Vidic crosses into the box, finding K_Bakircioglu 
          ...  E_Abidal plays it back 
          ...  G_Babic slips!! 
          ...  It goes just wide 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  N_Vidic hits it towards the far post! 
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of G_Babic 
Min. 61 :(ajx) The defender under hits the back pass! 
          ...  P_Skjelbred is through! 
          ...  A cracking drive from P_Skjelbred ! 
          ...  It fly's into Row Z! 
Min. 63 :(hel) K_Bakircioglu flicks it past M_Char'wrth 
          ...  He runs forward 
          ...  K_Bakircioglu looks to see where G_Babic is! 
          ...  He shoots! 
          ...  But he somehow misses 
          ...  He can't be happy with that effort 
Min. 64 :(ajx) P_Skjelbred knocks it forward 
          ...  H_Ibarra slips 
          ...  S_Maxwell gets to it! 
          ...  S_Maxwell is through on goal! 
          ...  The defender was caught napping 
          ...  He just has N_Abbey to beat 
          ...  He nutmegs N_Abbey 
          ...  N_Abbey does well to save it !! 
Min. 64 :(hel) H_Ibarra with a pinpoint pass to Boban 
          ...  Boban smashed the ball towards the bottom corner! 
          ...  Its sails over! 
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity 
Min. 65 :(hel) D_Clare with the dribble 
          ...  D_Clare lobs G_Babic! 
          ...  G_Babic can't get to it! 
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar! 
          ...  G_Babic makes a cocky smile 
          ...  Did he know that was going over? 
Min. 67 :(ajx) G_Babic throws a punch 
          ...  M_Dorsin slumps to the ground 
          ...  The referee reaches to his pocket! 
          ...  He jots down his name! 
          ...  RED CARD!! 
          ...  I think he deserved that! 
Min. 67 :(ajx) F_Roma will replace S_Maxwell and play GK 
          ...  Surely a Penalty! 
          ...  C_Littler consults his assistant !! 
          ...  PENALTY !! 
          ...  C_T_Mamam is the man who takes it 
          ...  He sends F_Roma the wrong way 
          ...  Clinical Penalty 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  Helsingborg go in front now with that goal! 
          ...  Ajax 0-1 Helsingborg...
Min. 71 :(hel) C_T_Mamam works the ball inside 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to D_Clare 
          ...  D_Clare with the deft touch! 
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal! 
          ...  The net bulges! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  He kisses his shirt!! 
          ...  He shows his love for the club!! 
          ...  The fans cheer him and chant his name!! 
          ...  Ajax 0-2 Helsingborg ...
Min. 72 :(ajx) P_Skjelbred slides it through the middle to S_Pičtre 
          ...  S_Pičtre drives it towards goal ! 
          ...  But N_Abbey punches it away 
          ...  That's gone out for a goal kick 
          ...  It was clear to everyone that N_Abbey got a touch 
Min. 72 :(hel) M_Dorsin sprints forward with the ball 
          ...  A skilful effort from M_Dorsin ! 
          ...  The shot slips through F_Roma's hands 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  What a terrible mistake 
          ...  Ajax 0-3 Helsingborg ...
Min. 73 :(hel) C_T_Mamam controls it well 
          ...  He nutmegs K_Sarkies 
          ...  He puts in D_Clare! 
          ...  D_Clare leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!! 
          ...  Saved by F_Roma 
Min. 74 :(ajx) S_Pičtre finds the space intelligently 
          ...  S_Pičtre sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender ! 
          ...  N_Abbey is beaten! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Superb finish!! 
          ...  Ajax 1-3 Helsingborg ...
Min. 78 :(hel) H_Ibarra runs forward 
          ...  H_Ibarra with a powerful diving header! 
          ...  It fly's into Row Z! 
Min. 81 :(ajx) A_Obodai beats one 
          ...  Knocks it past a second 
          ...  And finds Richie_Hope 
          ...  Richie_Hope with a little chip! 
          ...  The shot slips through N_Abbey's hands 
          ...  But N_Abbey recovers to save! 
          ...  He got away with that! 
Min. 81 :(hel) C_T_Mamam holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to F_Ljungberg 
          ...  But K_Sarkies puts it in row Z! 
Min. 82 :(hel) Boban leaves M_Char'wrth standing 
          ...  A_Obodai with the tackle 
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge 
          ...  He's in trouble!! 
          ...  He could be sent off for that! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD! 
          ...  He was lucky to get away with that! 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  Right on the edge of the box! 
          ...  K_Bakircioglu fires it towards the goal 
          ...  But it whistles just past the post 
Min. 85 :(hel) N_Vidic finds Boban in the box 
          ...  Boban with an overhead kick ! 
          ...  He gets a connection 
          ...  It hits the bar 
          ...  And goes over! 
          ...  F_Roma was beaten there! 
Min. 86 :(hel) K_Bogelund plays it to his team mate for a one-two 
          ...  K_Bakircioglu keeps possession instead! 
          ...  He runs towards the goal now! 
          ...  E_Abidal seizes control of the ball 
          ...  He hoists it forward 
Min. 87 :(ajx) E_Adebayor jumps over H_Ibarra's challenge 
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg 
          ...  He's clean through 
          ...  E_Adebayor with the shot ! 
          ...  It hits the bar 
          ...  And goes over! 
          ...  N_Abbey was beaten there! 
Min. 87 :(hel) N_Vidic changes direction inside 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to C_T_Mamam 
          ...  C_T_Mamam attempts a low drive! 
          ...  F_Roma gets his fingertips to it 
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(ajx) M_Char'wrth is forced to retreat 
          ...  Ohhhh no!! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  He has put it into his own net!! 
          ...  Ajax 1-4 Helsingborg ...
Min. 92 :(hel) K_Bakircioglu sprints past the defender 
          ...  K_Bakircioglu keeps his head down as he hits the shot! 
          ...  F_Roma heads it away 
          ...  He was showing off there! 

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Amsterdam Arena
Attendance           : 75,549
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Ajax Match Info
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Best player          : S_Pičtre
Scorers              : S_Pičtre (74)
Sent Off             : G_Babic (67)
Booked               : A_Obodai (82)
Injured              : N/A
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Helsingborg Match Info
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Best player          : C_T_Mamam (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : C_T_Mamam (67 pen), D_Clare (71), M_Dorsin (72), M_Char'wrth (89 og)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                                    Ajax  |    Helsingborg
Attempts on Goal     :           7        |       15
Off target           :           2        |       6
On target            :           5        |       9
Possession           :          50        |       50
Corners              :           0        |       2
Red Cards            :           1        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       0
Subs Used            :           1        |       3
Fouls                :           9        |       9
Key Tackles          :           4        |       3
Key Passes           :           7        |       10
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Final Score          : Ajax 1 - 4 Helsingborg
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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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G_Babic        GK  27   1   1   1  47 |  71   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   1  30   0   0   0
M_Char'wrth    DF   1  23   9   4  24 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -10 -10   0
Richie_Hope    DF   1  26  10   8  27 |  96   0   1   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   9   0  10
A_Messias      DF   1  26  12   7  10 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
E_Abidal       DF   1  22  13  10  20 |  96   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  16   5 -10
S_Pičtre       MF   1  11  25  12  32 |  96   0   0   1   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  15  43
A_Obodai       MF   1  10  29   9  29 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   1   0   0 -14  16 -14
P_Skjelbred    MF   1   9  22  11  27 |  96   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  45   2
E_Adebayor     FW   1   5  11  24  11 |  96   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   2
K_Sarkies      FW   1  11  11  22  27 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  24   0   0
S_Maxwell      MF   1  12  24   9  39 |  71   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
F_Roma         GK  21   1   1   1  22 |  25   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0
S_Monsoreau    DF   1  20  12   2  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Ogararu      DF   1  20   7   8  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Cooper       MF   2   9  22   7  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Bravo        FW   1   6   7  15  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Helsingborg
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_Abbey        GK  30   1   1   1  33 |  96   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0   0   0
C_Makin        DF   1  18  10  10  32 |  45   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Pavlyuchek   DF   1  24   9   7  28 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  11   0   0
H_Ibarra       DF   2  21   9   5  28 |  96   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  14  15   2
M_Dorsin       DF   1  22  19  11  34 |  96   0   0   1   0   1   1   0   0   0  10  25  49
N_Vidic        DF   1  22  19  16  26 |  96   0   1   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  13  45   0
Boban          DF   1  24  20  16  28 |  96   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   4
C_T_Mamam      MF   1   7  28  16  19 |  96   0   0   3   1   1   1   0   0   0   0  62  39
C_Bellamy      FW   1   7  16  17  42 |  45   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Bogelund     MF   1   8  21   7  40 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  10  40  10
MS_Alvaro      FW   1   5   8  19  23 |  45   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Pihl         GK  16   1   1   1  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Ljungberg    MF   1  13  30  22   7 |  51   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Curtis       DF   1  17   8   6  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Clare        FW   1   3   3  25  35 |  51   0   0   0   0   5   1   0   0   0   0   0  42
K_Bakircioglu  FW   2   6  27  23  19 |  51   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  14
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