Ajax 0:2 Manchester United

17Larsson · May 24, 2017

pauldyson1uk said:
1-up in a European Final.
Ajax not had a shot on goal , our defending has been excellent.
Pogba having a good game.
A couple of ours Mikli and Rashford could do better.
If I was asked before the game I if would take that at half time.
Too fecking right I would.

Too much moaning on here.

This, this, this and this.

I only opened this thread at half time, what is the story with the negativity?

Ban · May 24, 2017

Infordin said:
I'm not gonna lie, if this ends 1-0 thanks go a deflected goal it will be incredibly underwhelming.

Who cares

Shark · May 24, 2017

Of course it's going to be doom and gloom on here because we're not dominating, but the main thing is we've scored first. Jose now has time to assess things and get the 2nd early on in the 2nd half.

frank lee madeer.. · May 24, 2017

Whoever plays on the left for United always has his work cut out. No support , & covering too much ground. Today it's mkhis turn.
I'll take that though at ht , but you just get the feeling we're gonna let em back into it. Early second half goal for us would kill it tho.

Moiraine · May 24, 2017

Blind is having a cracker, best United player so far.

Hugh Jass · May 24, 2017

Take Micky T off at about 55/60. He is the weak link defensively.

Ajax are surely if it continues like this, going to have one big chance. I think we need a second to be sure and even then it will be nervy.

Bobcat · May 24, 2017

Miki and Rashford were really poor, great half from Darmian (!).

Martial should come on for Miki at HT and maybe Lingaard for Rashford unless he gets his act together

Roux · May 24, 2017

Mkhitaryan has been absolutely shocking, he's playing like he just woke up.

Adisa · May 24, 2017

We haven't given Ajax a snif but we won't survive the 2nd half playing like that.

Ibi Dreams · May 24, 2017

pauldyson1uk said:
1-up in a European Final.
Ajax not had a shot on goal , our defending has been excellent.
Pogba having a good game.
A couple of ours Mikli and Rashford could do better.
If I was asked before the game I if would take that at half time.
Too fecking right I would.

Too much moaning on here.

It's okay on paper, but we're letting them have the ball so much that it wouldn't be surprising at all to see them get a goal and then we're in trouble.

To be fair they are pressing us relentlessly and it's made it look pretty difficult for us. I'd rather see us have more control of the game

Raven Blade · May 24, 2017

We may be ahead but we're not playing well. Ajax have just been worse than us.

Just need to take more care when we attack and actually give our players something to build on. We could double our lead because they are vulnerable at the back. Stop hoofing it to nowhere.

whatwha · May 24, 2017

Not going to complain as long as we're in the lead, but I don't like how easily we surrender possession. Ajax have been getting too many opportunities to play their game. The constant long balls towards Rashford haven't been close to working out.

redhoop · May 24, 2017

Rashford has had no service. Mikhi is making odd decisions. I think this long ball effort is a risky approach. They need one decent chance (or deflection) and the momentum goes their way and we have to turn around the slack passing under intense pressure. I'd rather see us play.

Pavl3n · May 24, 2017

If we don't start getting on the ball and control it better I think they'll eventually start to find little pockets of space. We need to start attacking a bit more. I am not 100% sure we'll manage to scrape through a 1:0.

Murder on Zidane's Floor · May 24, 2017

Ok, let's take stock:

We are winning and have had chances.

Clearly Mkhi is a liability and now he is carded is petrified of getting close to their right winger or fullback.

Pogba is forcing the issue but mainly because he knows how deep Mata and Mkhi are playing hence playing the ball square will play into the Ajax press, as seen several times.

Rashford needs to run the channels, basically a lightweight style of holding up the ball. Avoid being tackled and wait for the team to move up etc.

Mkhi off and Carrick on and we can push Pogba further forward to influence the game.

tyunited · May 24, 2017

Infordin said:
I'm not gonna lie, if this ends 1-0 thanks go a deflected goal it will be incredibly underwhelming.

I wouldn't complain

Runner · May 24, 2017

Jose's tactics are looking good. Makes me nervous as hell but good. I think Ajax's strong spell in the last 20 minutes will give Mourinho a lot to talk at half time.

JeffBoomTetris · May 24, 2017

Fellaini & Herrera are doing a job on Schone and Ziyech. Mkhi has dug himself too deep. He's gonna be subbed

The Hungry Surgeon · May 24, 2017

Halfway there lads, my nerves are fecking shot already.

Randall Flagg · May 24, 2017

PoTMS said:
Darmian MOTM so far. Everyone else has been poor to average. Mkhi however has been abysmal and needs to give his head a wobble. Either that or Martial should come on although not sure he's the best option against the high press.

All the back 4, Fellaini and Pogba have had fine games. Well above average

Our issue is the final 1/3

Rado_N · May 24, 2017

Infordin said:
I'm not gonna lie, if this ends 1-0 thanks go a deflected goal it will be incredibly underwhelming.

Not gonna lie, I won't give a feck.

Ban · May 24, 2017

SwansonsTache said:
One of the few matches we've played this season where I feel a second for us would seal it. We could easily ride out a two goal lead against this inexperienced Ajax.

One goal for them though and their youthfull gung-ho attitude might take us by surprise.

Yeah, 2nd and that's that. Hope we'll continue to play like this and score a 2nd somehow.

ManUnitedCanuck · May 24, 2017

Jose's tactics have worked, however we have not been good at all on the counter. Rashford and Mhki not in the match to this point, they need to get it together.

Need to do better with the ball when we do get it.

1-0 up which is great but a long way to go!!!

AgentP · May 24, 2017

GM K said:
Pogba, Darmian, Valencia and Smalling (surprise, surprise) have been excellent.

Jose needs to get Mikhi out FAST!

Don't forget Fellaini. He's been excellent too.

Salfordlad70 · May 24, 2017

Utter fudge! I'm disappointed. I thought we were better than this. Maybe we'll lighten up in the second half and relax.

Shark · May 24, 2017

Ban said:
Who cares

Exactly.

Some fecking morons on here.

Son Of Sam · May 24, 2017

Keeps It tidy said:
Ajax are not going to break us down playing this slow of a tempo.

The annoying thing is they aren't all that and yet we are not hitting them effectively when we break. One would think Mkhi + Mata + Rashford are masters in possession.....they have been utterly woeful.

el3mel · May 24, 2017

Performance means nothing in finals.

Just want a win and feck off to this match and season. That's all I care about.

Josep Dowling · May 24, 2017

I know we are winning but time wasting near the end of a second half is embarrassing.

It may be effective but it's hard work to watch.

rpitchfo · May 24, 2017

Same script as always so far...start off OK...early goal. Let's defend. I know I need to have a word with myself but these just aren't that good at the back. Get at them

stretford_oslo · May 24, 2017

Infordin said:
I'm not gonna lie, if this ends 1-0 thanks go a deflected goal it will be incredibly underwhelming.

Not at all

Nick7 · May 24, 2017

pauldyson1uk said:
1-up in a European Final.
Ajax not had a shot on goal , our defending has been excellent.
Pogba having a good game.
A couple of ours Mikli and Rashford could do better.
If I was asked before the game I if would take that at half time.
Too fecking right I would.

Too much moaning on here.

I think we've done well and agree with you but I'll be pedantic. They have had one shot on goal.

Ban · May 24, 2017

JinnerJamie said:
This game so far:

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/avZ9KVn_460sv.mp4

kouroux · May 24, 2017

Android1974 said:
I can only think people who want Rashford subbed are crazy, I'm sorry.

I dont want him but yoy gotta admit that some of his "play" ( push the ball forward and run as much as possible) is as dumb as it gets. He doesnt even try to change directions, he doesn't stop, just runs in straight lines.

minoo-utd · May 24, 2017

pauldyson1uk said:
1-up in a European Final.
Ajax not had a shot on goal , our defending has been excellent.
Pogba having a good game.
A couple of ours Mikli and Rashford could do better.
If I was asked before the game I if would take that at half time.
Too fecking right I would.

Too much moaning on here.

Not exactly moaning but our story this season is just like that take a lead then screw it with sitting back and being too damn cautious we need to be bit braver and be confident. Finger crossed.

DevilRed · May 24, 2017

Hopefully Jose will throw on Martial for either Mata or Mkhitaryan soon. I guess the gameplan is to introduce him when ajax start tiring.

I will fecking flip out of Jose starts taking off attackers for midfielders and defenders though. Thats how we lost/dropped points too many times this year.

ovoxo · May 24, 2017

Half way there. The tactics are right, Ajax aren't offering a great deal on the ball. Traore is threatening though. Need that second goal. Miki has been awful, and needs pulling off.

Chicharo · May 24, 2017

Typical Mourinho-like final.
Mikhi has been really bad

Adisa · May 24, 2017

Infordin said:
I'm not gonna lie, if this ends 1-0 thanks go a deflected goal it will be incredibly underwhelming.

For you and neutrals no doubt.
For us, we couldn't care less.

Cal? · May 24, 2017

whatwha said:
How's the atmosphere? Are you among the United fans?

I'm in the neutral section but more United fans here than Ajax

Festive Sandvich · May 24, 2017

Fellaini been the best, Mkhi the worst.

3KDré · May 24, 2017

We've been poor in possession. Their CB De Ligt looks promising

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