by Orange14 » Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:48 pm
Fairly boring match as Groningen were dropping everyone behind the ball and letting Ajax control the ball in their half. 72% possession for Ajax who came out in a 4-4-2 with Neres playing just behind Hunelaar in the middle and Tadic and Ziyech out on the wings with freedom to roam about.
Player Ratings:
Onana (6) - only had one shot to save and it was right at him
Tagliafico (6) - active in the first half and a non factor in the second
Blind (6.5) - had one mis-kick in a decent performance
de Ligt (7) - handled every single ball in his area
Mazraoui (6) - didn't have to defend much and was more involved in the offense in the second half
Schöne (6) - no complaints about his play
de Jong (7) - really nice controlling the MF
Tadic (7) - well played match
Ziyech (6) - fluffed on a ball he should have buried and got into trouble when dribbling too much
Neres (6) - had some good runs off the ball and lost his balance on one time when he could have scored
Huntelaar (7) - he is a better #9 than any one on the National Team right now
Eiting (5) - maybe had a touch or two
van de Beek (NR) - don't think he touched the ball
Labyad (NR) - on late for Ziyech
Unbeaten in all competitions, holder of the Helmond Cup for another match, and.............................................................................CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FOOTBALL............AEK Athens on Wednesday
Appie Nouri will forever be remembered for his grace and humanity on and off the pitch!