Ajax vs Union Berlin 2022-23 UEFA Europa League, Knockout Round Playoffs
Introduction
Ajax Amsterdam are hosting 1. FC Union Berlin
at Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands, starting on . The match is a part of the UEFA Europa League.
Match Commentary
- 0': First Half begins.
- 45': Substitution, Ajax. Brian Brobbey replaces Owen Wijndal.
- 57': Rani Khedira (1. FC Union Berlin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 70': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Jordan Siebatcheu replaces Kevin Behrens.
- 75': Substitution, Ajax. Davy Klaassen replaces Steven Bergwijn.
- 82': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Sven Michel replaces Sheraldo Becker.
- 85': Danilho Doekhi (1. FC Union Berlin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Niko Gießelmann replaces Jérôme Roussillon.
Game Information
Competition: UEFA Europa League
Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Attendance: 54,322
Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Attendance: 54,322
Statistics
 FCU |
AJA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 0 | Saves | 3 |
| 32.8 | Possession | 67.2 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 0 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 178 | Accurate Passes | 494 |
| 268 | Passes | 574 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 19 | Crosses | 16 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 48 | Long Balls | 43 |
| 17 | Accurate Long Balls | 15 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 17 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 18 | Effective Clearances | 28 |
| 18 | Clearances | 28 |
Ajax Amsterdam (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Gerónimo Rulli (GK) |
| 3 | Calvin Bassey |
| 2 | Jurriën Timber |
| 5 | Owen Wijndal |
| 15 | Devyne Rensch |
| 20 | Mohammed Kudus |
| 8 | Kenneth Taylor |
| 4 | Edson Álvarez |
| 10 | Dusan Tadic |
| 7 | Steven Bergwijn |
| 23 | Steven Berghuis |
1. FC Union Berlin (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Frederik Ronnow (GK) |
| 31 | Robin Knoche |
| 4 | Diogo Leite |
| 5 | Danilho Doekhi  |
| 2 | Morten Thorsby |
| 20 | Aïssa Laïdouni |
| 8 | Rani Khedira |
| 26 | Jérôme Roussillon |
| 18 | Josip Juranovic |
| 17 | Kevin Behrens |
| 27 | Sheraldo Becker |
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