00:29Hello and welcome to the Johan Cruyff Arena, a great stadium named after one of the game's greatest ever players and coaches.
00:37I'm Guy Mowbray, your commentator, with the professional's view provided by Stuart Robson and every reason to believe we're in for an entertaining match here.
00:45What are your expectations from this?
00:48Well, a quick start to the game is all important here today and I'm sure both managers will have drilled that into the players.
00:54But they also have to play with composure and a tactical understanding. It should be a good game.
00:59This is how Ajax line up.
01:15Well, it's a back four, a narrow midfield three and a very disconnected front three.
01:20But if the midfield players give good support to the central striker, this 4-3-3 system could work really well today.
01:26This is the visitors team for today.
01:44Well, in this shape, their two holding midfield players will be key today.
01:48If they can get on the ball and dictate the play, protect the two centre-backs, it will then allow the attacking players to show their creative quality.
01:55What are the多数 players?
02:07What if they can get on the ball?
02:09They will be key.
02:10They will be key.
02:12They will be key.
02:16And we're off.
02:29The first half starts with anticipation in the air.
02:40And the anticipation rising with this move.
02:46Real opportunity.
02:49And it's taken away.
02:51Terrific.
02:52Yeah, super stuck there.
02:58Now, what can they do from here?
03:05Real chance.
03:07And there won't be any rebounds there.
03:16It just needs the composure now.
03:32Now, a sense that something could happen from this.
03:38Well, the lead here.
03:39And it's nicely stopped and held by the keeper.
03:51And the ball won back.
03:52An open invitation on the wing here.
04:01And it's across the line.
04:22So.
04:32So.
04:32So.
04:33So.
04:33And it'll be a throw.
04:57Now to deliver a good ball in.
05:00Good pass, good chance.
05:03Offside has been given here.
05:08And there's the benefit of working to win the ball.
05:11Went for it, and it wasn't a bad try.
05:14It's been hammered just wide.
05:21The attack broken up.
05:23They got everything right there.
05:28And that's been seen as a foul.
05:29Free kick.
05:32The ball given away.
05:41Too easy.
05:52For the lead now.
05:54And the threat has gone with the keeper in control.
05:57And the work pays off as they get the ball back.
06:14This is looking good.
06:20What next?
06:21But able to deal with the danger decisively.
06:24Well defended.
06:28There's room to do something here.
06:29Against the score.
06:34Boy, it's a goal.
06:35And it was really nicely finished.
06:42Well, here's the replay.
06:43And just look how quickly they break forward once they win the ball back.
06:46And this is a brilliant finish.
06:48She had to hold off the defender, keep her balance, and hit the target.
06:51That's a good goal.
06:521-0, then, as we get started again.
07:10Well, we're approaching the interval now, and I should think the fans will be happy enough with the score.
07:14Paul, what about the performance?
07:16Well, I think they've been the better side in this first half.
07:18Hold on, Stuart.
07:19They're in here.
07:20Excellent working goal there.
07:22Well saved.
07:24That's gone out of play.
07:25Throw in to come.
07:26The chance to cross here.
07:33Teeing up the chance now.
07:35This to level it.
07:37And the attack breaks down.
07:40Well, they were nice and compact there, and defended that fairly easily.
07:44Breaking at pace.
07:45This could be dangerous.
07:51Oh, it must be here.
07:53Switched on, and ready to intercept there.
07:56Getting closer.
08:09And that's going to be all for the first half here at the Johansk.
08:12Oh, it's not.
08:14Hey, lush.
08:16What's this?
08:17Well, now you're out for it right now.
08:18I'll jump right now.
08:19Let's go.
08:20Coach, Coach, Coach.
08:22I liked this before.
08:23Just know what you needed.
08:25Coach, Coach.
08:26AUNU exemplo.
08:27Coach, Coach, Coach, Coach.
08:29Coach, Coach, Coach, Coach.
08:31Coach, Coach, Coach.
08:33Coach, Coach, Coach.
08:34Coach, Coach, Coach.
08:35Coach, Coach, Coach, Coach.
08:36So talking about it,idamente, Coach.
08:37Coach, Coach.
08:38Back to it then, the second half begins.
09:08Nice rhythm for the passing here, good ball in behind, and the keeper reads it well
09:28and saves.
09:31Chance to level it up now from the corner, commanding goalkeeping under real pressure.
09:36And there's the benefit of working to win the ball.
09:43This to be leveled! How on earth has that not gone in? Incredible goalkeeping!
09:48Baller kick played in. Those in the middle won't be happy about that service. And trying
10:00a luck, and a superb block. But what a place to lose the ball just when the chance was on.
10:09If they go now, there could be a break on. And play on is the verdict there. And the
10:16side of the defence, offside.
10:23She's not put in a sparkling display to this point. She needs a bit of polish. Not one
10:34to commit to memory.
10:35Well, it's not just her to be fair. I think the whole team haven't been at their best.
10:39It's gonna take a spark, though, to turn this around. And hopefully, she can be the one
10:44to provide that.
10:46Offside here. Substitution coming up. I'm afraid that's careless. Nicely sets it up. And
11:13it must be. And that is a wonderful opportunity wasted. Well, that's a poor finish from there.
11:18She has to do better than that.
11:30They're not getting close enough here.
11:37That's going to be a free kick. And in a promising position, too.
11:40And there's going to be a change now.
11:43Oh, it's so nearly crept in. Great awareness to push that one clear. Over it comes. And they
12:01need to clear it here.
12:09Just 20 minutes remaining now.
12:18Now, surely, another goal. And it's one that tightens their grip on this game.
12:22Well, here you can see it again. Good run. Great strength. And a composed finish under pressure. That's a top-class goal.
12:38So the lead is now two as the game restarts.
12:43And into the last 15 minutes. Good work to regain possession.
12:59Good pull one back here. And it's been well watched by the goalkeeper.
13:20Some contact there, but advantage played. And with no clear advantage, they will now get the free kick.
13:29The sub about to come on.
13:30Oh, she's beaten her marker here. And it's taken away. Terrific.
13:34Has to keep it here.
13:35Oh, she's beaten her marker here. And it's taken away. Terrific.
13:48Has to keep it here.
13:51This could get interesting.
14:06And it's on now. It's a big miss. And that could mean game over.
14:19Yeah, that had to go in guy.
14:28Maybe a bit of game management here. Time starting to ebb away.
14:31Yeah, they're just trying to take the sting out the game here.
14:42And the game comes to an end with the home fans in positive mood.
14:46That's the win they came to see. There's room to do something here.
14:53Chance to score.
14:57Oh, it's a goal. And it was really nicely finished.
15:00Me.
15:09Are you finished?
15:11Yes.
15:12Alright.
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