31
19:20
Becker finally has a degree for Union again. After a Juranović free-kick, Rulli clears the ball into the backcourt with his fists. There, Becker volleys. The powerful shot is blocked.
28
19:16
Tadić’s free-kick sails into Rønnow’s arms.
27
19:15
Khedira fouled Kudus 30 meters from his own goal. Maybe Ajax will become dangerous over a standard.
24
19:13
Union lurks for mistakes from Amsterdam. The iron ones don’t offer any gaps at all. The only actions in the penalty area are currently inaccurate crosses from Ajax, which Berlin clears without any problems.
21
19:09
Ajax now have more possession, but that doesn’t lead to scoring chances. The playground equipment is almost exclusively in non-dangerous zones.
18
19:07
Union switches times quickly. In the end, however, Becker is on his own against Bassey. The Ajax defender is one of the few on the pitch who can keep up with Becker’s pace to some extent. That’s why the Union attacker runs out with the ball.
16
19:04
The initially fast-paced game has now calmed down. Ajax tries to keep the ball. Union is safe as usual. That’s why little is happening at the moment.
13.
19:01
Becker falls to the ground after a duel with Bassey in the Ajax penalty area. The defender’s arm was out, but that wasn’t enough for a penalty.
10
18:58
Khedira brings a free kick from the center circle into the penalty area. Doekhi comes up with a header. But his graduation ends up in the arms of Rulli.
8th.
18:56
It’s a fast-paced game in the first few minutes. Both teams play happily forward.
5.
18:54
Ajax comes into the penalty area for the first time. After a good diagonal ball, Tadić would have the chance to take a shot from eleven meters. But he takes too long to process the ball. A defender intervenes and rectifies the situation.
3.
18:51
Thorsby has the first completion of the game. Becker puts the ball on his chest at the edge of the penalty area. Thorsby volleys with his right hand. His shot goes a good two meters over it.
2.
18:49
Union takes a first corner after which there is a mess in the Amsterdam penalty area. At the end Rulli clarifies with a fist. Union remains in possession of the ball.
1.
18:48
The kick-off was delayed a bit due to clouds of smoke in the stadium. But now the ball is rolling.
1.
18:48
game start
18:21
John Heitinga also makes two changes at Ajax compared to the 3-1 win against Waalwijk. Davy Klaassen is replaced by Calvin Bassey. Also, Steven Bergwijn will start in place of Francisco Conceição.
18:15
On the staff: Urs Fischer makes two changes at Union compared to the important 2-0 win over Leipzig. Janik Haberer, who is serving a yellow card suspension, is represented in central midfield by Morten Thorsby. In addition, Jérôme Roussillon will start on the left flank instead of Niko Gießelmann.
18:12
At Ajax, things have been going well again since Alfred Schreuder’s dismissal. Under Schreuder there were four draws in a row in the first four league games in 2023. On January 26, the coach was fired. A day later, John Heitinga took over the post. Since then, Amsterdam has won four times in a row. As a result, the top of the Eredivisie table is only three points away.
18:06
1. FC Union Berlin has played a perfect year 2023 so far. The Irons have won all six competitive games. In the Bundesliga they are only one point behind leaders Bayern and in the cup Urs Fischer’s team is in the quarter-finals. Today could be the cornerstone for entering the round of 16 of the Europa League.
17:49
Hello and welcome to the Europa League playoffs first leg. Today at 6:45 p.m. Ajax Amsterdam and Union Berlin will play for the round of 16.