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Champions League 21/22 - Round of 16 21/22Johan Cruijff ArenA, Mar 15
FTAjax
0 - 1
Benfica
aggregate score:
2 - 3
Events:
HT
0 - 0
Events:
67'Gonçalo Ramos
67'Gonçalo Ramos
77'0 - 1(Assist)Darwin NúñezÁlex Grimaldo
77'0 - 1Darwin NúñezÁlex Grimaldo(Assist)
83'Jurrien Timber
83'Jurrien Timber
90 + 4'Daley Blind
90 + 4'Daley Blind
90 + 4'Ryan Gravenberch
90 + 4'Ryan Gravenberch
FT
0 - 1
Events:
Events:
Match Info:
Referee: Carlos del Cerro (Spain)
Venue: Johan Cruijff ArenAMar 15
Spectators: 54,066
Stats:
Shots on target
2
Shots on target
1
Shots off target
14
Shots off target
2
Blocked Shots
2
Blocked Shots
1
Possession (%)
66
Possession (%)
34
Corner Kicks
10
Corner Kicks
4
Offsides
4
Offsides
2
Fouls
13
Fouls
11
Throw ins
37
Throw ins
15
Yellow cards
3
Yellow cards
1
Crosses
42
Crosses
12
Counter attacks
1
Counter attacks
0
Goalkeeper saves
0
Goalkeeper saves
2
Goal kicks
2
Goal kicks
17
Latest commentaries:
90+9'Benfica didn't manage to convince the spectators that they are the better team, but they came out as the winners.
90+9'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+8'Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%.
90+8'Brian Brobbey from Ajax is ruled offside.
90+8'Dusan Tadic of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
90+8'Mohammed Kudus of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
90+7'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+7'Roman Yaremchuk from Benfica sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
90+7'Roman Yaremchuk from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+7'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+7'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+7'Jurrien Timber is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohammed Kudus in a tactical substitution.
90+6'Goal kick for Ajax.
90+6'Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+6'The game is restarted.
90+5'Ball possession: Ajax: 67%, Benfica: 33%.
90+5'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+4'Ryan Gravenberch commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
90+4'The referee is not having the complaints from Daley Blind who is given a yellow card for dissent
90+4'Ryan Gravenberch is penalised for pushing Roman Yaremchuk.
90+4'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4'Dusan Tadic from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+4'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3'Antony from Ajax sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
90+2'Dangerous challenge by Jurrien Timber from Ajax. Julian Weigl on the receiving end of that.
90+2'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2'Goal kick for Benfica.
90+2'The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1'Gilberto Junior is injured and is replaced by Valentino Lazaro.
90+1'Goncalo Ramos is leaving the field to be replaced by Paulo Bernardo in a tactical substitution.
90+1'Gilberto Junior is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
90'Gilberto Junior is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90'Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%.
90'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90'Sebastien Haller goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
89'Noussair Mazraoui puts in a cross...
89'Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
89'Lisandro Martinez puts in a cross...
89'Ajax are in control of the ball.
89'Sebastien Haller from Ajax heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
88'Daley Blind puts in a cross...
88'Great vision by Gilberto Junior from Benfica as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
88'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
88'Daley Blind from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88'Dusan Tadic of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
87'Danger averted there as Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax clears the danger with a good tackle
87'Rafa Silva from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
87'Brian Brobbey from Ajax is ruled offside.
87'Daley Blind puts in a cross...
86'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86'Soualiho Meite hand-balls.
86'Dusan Tadic from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
85'Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%.
85'Nicolas Otamendi is penalised for pushing Brian Brobbey.
85'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83'Jurrien Timber commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
83'Reckless challenge there. Jurrien Timber commits a rough foul on Nicolas Otamendi
83'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83'Brian Brobbey from Ajax tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
83'Daley Blind sends a long ball upfield.
83'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82'Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
82'A player from Ajax takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
82'The game is restarted.
81'Edson Alvarez is leaving the field to be replaced by Brian Brobbey in a tactical substitution.
81'Steven Berghuis is leaving the field to be replaced by Davy Klaassen in a tactical substitution.
81'Darwin Nunez is injured and is replaced by Diogo Goncalves.
81'Darwin Nunez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
80'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
80'Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%.
80'Safe hands from Odisseas Vlachodimos as he comes out and claims the ball
80'Antony puts in a cross...
80'Ajax are trying to create something here.
79'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79'Goal kick for Benfica.
79'Noussair Mazraoui fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
79'Gilberto Junior relieves the pressure with a clearance
78'Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
78'Nicolas Otamendi clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
78'Daley Blind puts in a cross...
77'That goal for Benfica came against the run of play
77'Alejandro Grimaldo provided the assist for the goal.
77'G O O O A A A L - Darwin Nunez from Benfica heads the ball home!
77'Alejandro Grimaldo swings in a cross from the free kick.
76'The referee signals a free kick as Edson Alvarez from Ajax trips Goncalo Ramos
75'Ball possession: Ajax: 67%, Benfica: 33%.
75'Sebastien Haller from Ajax concedes a foul on Julian Weigl but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
75'Goncalo Ramos from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
75'Alejandro Grimaldo comes back onto the field.
74'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74'The game is restarted.
74'Alejandro Grimaldo is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
74'Alejandro Grimaldo is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
73'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
73'Great vision by Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
73'Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
73'Sebastien Haller from Ajax sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
73'Daley Blind puts in a cross...
72'Dangerous challenge by Rafa Silva from Benfica. Jurrien Timber on the receiving end of that.
72'Benfica plays a short goal kick.
72'Everton is leaving the field to be replaced by Roman Yaremchuk in a tactical substitution.
72'Antony goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
71'Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
71'A shot by Ryan Gravenberch is blocked.
71'Steven Berghuis puts in a cross...
71'Alejandro Grimaldo relieves the pressure with a clearance
71'Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
70'Ball possession: Ajax: 67%, Benfica: 33%.
70'Benfica plays a short goal kick.
70'Lisandro Martinez from Ajax crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
69'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68'Benfica plays a short goal kick.
68'That's a great ball by Dusan Tadic from Ajax. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
68'Ajax are trying to create something here.
67'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67'After a tactical foul, Goncalo Ramos sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
67'The referee signals a free kick as Goncalo Ramos from Benfica trips Ryan Gravenberch
66'The ref blows his whistle. Edson Alvarez charged Everton from behind and it's a free-kick
66'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66'Jan Vertonghen from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
65'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65'Goal kick for Benfica.
65'Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%.
65'Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
65'Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
65'Antony of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
65'Could be a good chance here as Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
64'Safe hands from Andre Onana as he comes out and claims the ball
64'Darwin Nunez heads the ball back across goal...
63'The referee signals a free kick as Dusan Tadic from Ajax trips Nicolas Otamendi
63'Ajax are trying to create something here.
63'Goal kick for Benfica.
62'A chance presents itself to Antony from Ajax but his header goes wide
62'Daley Blind from Ajax makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
62'Could be a good chance here as Dusan Tadic from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
62'Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
62'Antony from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
61'Antony from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
61'Alejandro Grimaldo comes back onto the field.
60'The game is restarted.
60'Alejandro Grimaldo is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
60'Ball possession: Ajax: 65%, Benfica: 35%.
59'Alejandro Grimaldo is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
59'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
59'Dangerous challenge by Antony from Ajax. Alejandro Grimaldo on the receiving end of that.
59'Dusan Tadic from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
59'A player from Ajax takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
58'Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
58'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58'Ajax plays a short goal kick.
58'Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
58'Jan Vertonghen from Benfica heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
57'Oh no. From a promising position Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
57'Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the right.
57'Darwin Nunez from Benfica sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
57'Rafa Silva of Benfica passes the ball to a team mate.
57'Rafa Silva from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
56'Benfica plays a short goal kick.
56'That's a great ball by Antony from Ajax. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
56'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55'Ball possession: Ajax: 65%, Benfica: 35%.
55'Obstruction as Sebastien Haller cuts off the run of Nicolas Otamendi. A free-kick is awarded.
54'Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica commits a foul by elbowing Sebastien Haller
54'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53'Lisandro Martinez from Ajax is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
53'Jan Vertonghen sends a long ball upfield.
52'Benfica plays a short goal kick.
52'Sebastien Haller from Ajax heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
52'Dusan Tadic from Ajax makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
52'Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
52'Great skill from Sebastien Haller as he dribbles past his opponents
51'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51'Goncalo Ramos relieves the pressure with a clearance
51'Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
51'Everton clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
51'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
50'Ball possession: Ajax: 65%, Benfica: 35%.
50'Dangerous challenge by Dusan Tadic from Ajax. Gilberto Junior on the receiving end of that.
49'Benfica plays a short goal kick.
49'Dusan Tadic from Ajax sends an effort wide of target
49'Steven Berghuis of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
49'Everton could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
49'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48'Ajax are in control of the ball.
48'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48'Safe hands from Odisseas Vlachodimos as he comes out and claims the ball
48'Daley Blind from Ajax crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
47'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47'Dusan Tadic from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
47'A player from Ajax takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
46'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
46'Adel Taarabt is leaving the field to be replaced by Soualiho Meite in a tactical substitution.
46'The second half is underway.
45+4'Ajax had many possibilities to score, but didn’t capitalize on them. They didn’t manage to score the decisive goal.
45+4'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4'Ball possession: Ajax: 64%, Benfica: 36%.
45+3'Benfica are trying to create something here.
45+3'Goal kick for Benfica.
45+3'Lisandro Martinez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
45+3'Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2'Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
45+2'Ajax are trying to create something here.
45+1'The game is restarted.
45+1'The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45'Ball possession: Ajax: 64%, Benfica: 36%.
45'Jurrien Timber is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
45'Nicolas Otamendi is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
45'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
44'Dangerous challenge by Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica. Andre Onana on the receiving end of that.
44'Darwin Nunez puts in a cross...
44'Jan Vertonghen from Benfica heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
44'Alejandro Grimaldo swings in a cross from the free kick.
44'Dangerous challenge by Jurrien Timber from Ajax. Darwin Nunez on the receiving end of that.
43'Ajax are in control of the ball.
42'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42'Benfica are trying to create something here.
41'Benfica plays a short goal kick.
41'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
41'Danger averted there as Adel Taarabt from Benfica clears the danger with a good tackle
41'Some neat football here as Dusan Tadic from Ajax plays a 1-2 with Daley Blind.
40'Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%.
40'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39'Steven Berghuis from Ajax tries to pass the ball to a teammate, but its nowehere near the intended target.
39'Dusan Tadic from Ajax makes a great pass and space opens up...
39'Ryan Gravenberch of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
38'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38'The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica trips Sebastien Haller
37'Dangerous challenge by Edson Alvarez from Ajax. Nicolas Otamendi on the receiving end of that.
37'Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
37'Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left.
37'Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax sends a shot outside the penalty box, but Odisseas Vlachodimos manages to grab the ball.
36'Great skill from Ryan Gravenberch as he dribbles past his opponents
36'Steven Berghuis from Ajax had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
36'Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
35'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35'Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%.
35'Antony shoots from outside the box, but Odisseas Vlachodimos has it under control
35'Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
35'Steven Berghuis puts in a cross...
35'Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
34'Antony of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
34'Great vision by Goncalo Ramos from Benfica as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
34'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
33'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33'After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Ajax!
33'VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
33'Sebastien Haller from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33'Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
32'Dusan Tadic from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32'Jurrien Timber of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
32'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32'Jurrien Timber from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32'Ajax are trying to create something here.
31'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31'Daley Blind from Ajax tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
31'Rafa Silva from Benfica concedes a foul on Noussair Mazraoui but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
31'Goal kick for Benfica.
30'A chance presents itself to Jurrien Timber from Ajax but his header goes wide
30'Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
30'Adel Taarabt relieves the pressure with a clearance
30'Dusan Tadic swings in a cross from the free kick.
30'Ball possession: Ajax: 64%, Benfica: 36%.
29'The referee signals a free kick as Everton from Benfica trips Antony
29'Ajax are trying to create something here.
28'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28'Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
28'Antony of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
28'A shot by Steven Berghuis is blocked.
27'Lisandro Martinez sends a long ball upfield.
27'Alejandro Grimaldo relieves the pressure with a clearance
27'Daley Blind puts in a cross...
27'Goal kick for Benfica.
26'Steven Berghuis from Ajax sends an effort wide of target
26'Poor play by Julian Weigl as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
26'Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
25'Ball possession: Ajax: 58%, Benfica: 42%.
25'Safe hands from Odisseas Vlachodimos as he comes out and claims the ball
25'Antony puts in a cross...
25'Antony from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the right.
25'Antony from Ajax tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
25'Daley Blind from Ajax makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
25'Ryan Gravenberch of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
24'Ajax are in control of the ball.
23'Dangerous challenge by Adel Taarabt from Benfica. Dusan Tadic on the receiving end of that.
23'Noussair Mazraoui relieves the pressure with a clearance
23'Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the right.
23'Edson Alvarez clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
23'Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
22'Goncalo Ramos from Benfica heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
22'Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the left.
22'Lisandro Martinez clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
22'Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
22'Alejandro Grimaldo puts in a cross...
22'Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica takes a short corner kick from the right.
21'Edson Alvarez clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
21'Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
21'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21'Adel Taarabt from Benfica tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
21'Edson Alvarez comes back onto the field.
21'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21'The game is restarted.
21'Edson Alvarez is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
20'The match is very one-sided right now. Ajax are clearly dominating possession
20'Ball possession: Ajax: 59%, Benfica: 41%.
20'Edson Alvarez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
20'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
19'Benfica plays a short goal kick.
19'A chance presents itself to Edson Alvarez from Ajax but his header goes wide
19'Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
19'Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left.
19'Everton clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
19'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
18'Julian Weigl relieves the pressure with a clearance
18'Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
18'Julian Weigl relieves the pressure with a clearance
18'Steven Berghuis puts in a cross...
18'Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
17'Ryan Gravenberch puts in a cross...
17'Jurrien Timber of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
17'Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17'Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
17'Steven Berghuis from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left.
17'Julian Weigl relieves the pressure with a clearance
17'Steven Berghuis swings in a cross from the free kick.
16'The referee signals a free kick as Goncalo Ramos from Benfica trips Antony
15'Ball possession: Ajax: 57%, Benfica: 43%.
15'Ajax are in control of the ball.
15'Benfica are in control of the ball.
14'Dusan Tadic sends a header towards goal, but Odisseas Vlachodimos is there to comfortably save it
14'Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
14'Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
14'Noussair Mazraoui of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
14'Dangerous challenge by Darwin Nunez from Benfica. Lisandro Martinez on the receiving end of that.
13'Gilberto Junior relieves the pressure with a clearance
13'Steven Berghuis puts in a cross...
13'Ajax are trying to create something here.
12'Dusan Tadic from Ajax is ruled offside.
12'Could be a good chance here as Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
11'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11'Benfica are in control of the ball.
10'Ball possession: Ajax: 55%, Benfica: 45%.
10'Goal kick for Benfica.
10'Edson Alvarez from Ajax heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
10'Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
9'Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
9'Antony of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
9'Could be a good chance here as Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
9'Darwin Nunez from Benfica is ruled offside.
9'Could be a good chance here as Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
8'The referee signals a free kick as Daley Blind from Ajax trips Rafa Silva
7'Dusan Tadic from Ajax is ruled offside.
7'Could be a good chance here as Daley Blind from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
7'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
6'Darwin Nunez from Benfica is ruled offside.
6'Could be a good chance here as Odisseas Vlachodimos from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
6'Benfica are in control of the ball.
5'Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
5'Ball possession: Ajax: 71%, Benfica: 29%.
5'Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5'Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
5'Ajax start a counter attack.
5'Darwin Nunez from Benfica had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
5'Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
4'Benfica are trying to create something here.
4'The ref blows his whistle. Daley Blind charged Rafa Silva from behind and it's a free-kick
4'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3'Dusan Tadic from Ajax tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
3'Antony puts in a cross...
3'That looked a fine chance. Dusan Tadic from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
3'Could be a good chance here as Daley Blind from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
3'Goal kick for Benfica.
3'A chance presents itself to Antony from Ajax but his header goes wide
3'Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
3'Darwin Nunez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
2'Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
2'Steven Berghuis puts in a cross...
2'Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left.
2'Steven Berghuis from Ajax sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
2'Could be a good chance here as Dusan Tadic from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
2'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1'Ajax are in control of the ball.
1'Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1'The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1'Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1'Benfica kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Johan Cruijff ArenA, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Line-ups are confirmed. Last update: Tue Aug 20 2024 12:38:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ajax4-2-3-1
24
André Onana
12
Noussair Mazraoui
2
Jurrien Timber
21
Lisandro Martínez
17
Daley Blind
8
Ryan Gravenberch
4
Edson Álvarez
11
Antony
23
Steven Berghuis
10
Dušan Tadić
22
Sébastien Haller
9
Darwin Núñez
7
Cebolinha
88
Gonçalo Ramos
27
Rafa Silva
28
Julian Weigl
49
Adel Taarabt
3
Álex Grimaldo
5
Jan Vertonghen
30
Nicolás Otamendi
2
Gilberto
99
Odysseas Vlachodimos
Benfica4-2-3-1
Substitutions:
81'
Steven BerghuisDavy Klaassen
46'
Adel TaarabtSoualiho Meite
81'
Edson ÁlvarezBrian Brobbey
72'
EvertonRoman Yaremchuk
90'
Jurrien TimberMohammed Kudus
81'
Darwin NúñezDiogo Gonçalves
90'
Gonçalo RamosPaulo Bernardo
90'
Gilberto JuniorValentino Lazaro
Substitute players:
Przemyslaw Tyton
Helton Leite
Charlie Setford
Soualiho Meite
Perr Schuurs
Roman Yaremchuk
Davy Klaassen
Diogo Gonçalves
Danilo
João Mário
Devyne Rensch
Valentino Lazaro
Brian Brobbey
Nemanja Radonjic
Zakaria Labyad
Gil Dias
Mohammed Kudus
Andre Almeida
Kenneth Taylor
Paulo Bernardo
Nicolás Tagliafico
Morato
Mohammed Daramy
Henrique Araujo
Coaches:
Erik ten Hag
Nelson Verissimo
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