Europa League SFs | Ajax vs Lyon

[Sammyjunn]

Ajax play Lyon today, it is remembrance day tomorrow in the Netherlands so they will play today and not on Thursday.

Match starts 18:45 CET.

Lets hold the discussion of this match here for the interested ones (and support Ajax while you're at it)!

 

[Attila]

Thanks for the reminder, had no idea it was on today

 

[SATA]

I gather many are seeing a comfortable Ajax win today to take to the second leg? Lyon aren't very good away and the Ajax youngsters are playing good

 

[Sammyjunn]

I gather many are seeing a comfortable Ajax win today to take to the second leg? Lyon aren't very good away and the Ajax youngsters are playing good

Im an Ajax fan but not really, they still have far more quality in their team. If we play to our best it could be comfortable, high pressure, much pace in our play and if we are clinical, then maybe comfortable win.

 

[AXVnee7]

Yeah I'll be watching. I don't want to get too far ahead of myself, but it's a chance to scout the team we may potentially face in the final. I otherwise know very little about both.

 

[Blind]

Yeah I'll be watching. I don't want to get too far ahead of myself, but it's a chance to scout the team we may potentially face in the final. I otherwise know very little about both.

I know very little about them too but they both look like tricky opponents should we reach the final. Ajax have a really promising generation of players coming through and energy in abundance and Lyon have some established talent that will surely move on soon like Tolisso and Lacazette. Should make for an entertaining match tonight.

 

[Sammyjunn]

I know very little about them too but they both look like tricky opponents should we reach the final. Ajax have a really promising generation of players coming through and energy in abundance and Lyon have some established talent that will surely move on soon like Tolisso and Lacazette. Should make for an entertaining match tonight.

Lacazette probably isnt fit btw.

 

[top1whoisman]

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AJAX: Onana, Tete, Sanchez, De Ligt, Riedewald, Klaassen, Schone, Ziyech, Traoré, Dolberg, Younes.

Subs: Boer, Westermann, De Jong, Van de Beek, Nouri, Neres, Kluivert

 

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[Sammyjunn]

Hope Riedewald en de Ligt are at their bests today.

 

[Celestiale]

Would be a huge letdown if Lyon doesn't reach the final in this tie. Gonna be an interesting game, looking forward to watch Ziyech, Dolberg, Tousart and Diakhaby. All great talents that could possibly be great transfers for us in the future (not neccessarily in the summer)

 

[horsechoker]

Hopefully lots of red and yellow cards and the same for the next leg.

 

[Cal?]

Hopefully lots of red and yellow cards and the same for the next leg.

This, we need all the help we can get as we stumble towards a CL place.

 

[Red Pavan]

Why doesn't Lacazette start?

 

[NYAS]

That's a very strong Ajax side, probably the best they could have put out except I feel that Kluivert is much more dangerous than Traore.

 

[Baxter]

LVG with about 4 half and half scarves

 

[Scarecrow]

I've heard about half of those names. Not that bad.

 

[Attila]

Why doesn't Lacazette start?

injured

 

[horsechoker]

LVG with about 4 half and half scarves

He's found employment as scarf salesman

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[Attila]

Ajax look really bad

Edit - Ajax score

 

[Sonny1972]

1-0 Ajax

 

[Paxi]

Ajax look really bad

Edit - Ajax score

 

[Attila]

 

[pcaming]

so who is the better team to have to face in the final?

 

[Baxter]

The pressing here from Ajax is amazing. Dolberg 2-0.

 

[Sonny1972]

2-0 Ajax

 

[Paxi]

Cool finish by Dolberg.

 

[Attila]

yessss 2-0 Dolberg

first goal really woke Ajax up and Lyon look rattled

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Dolberg gets the 2nd for Ajax. 2-0.

 

[thegregster]

so who is the better team to have to face in the final?

The team that loses.

On a serious note I think Lyon are better. I would prefer to face Ajax.

 

[Paxi]

so who is the better team to have to face in the final?

Ajax imo. Really young team. They could flap big time but then again that game could turn them all into stars.

 

[The Stain]

He could smell the blood. Composed finish..

 

[Sammyjunn]

Yeah come on! Kasper Goalberg!!!

 

[Attila]

so who is the better team to have to face in the final?

Ajax for me

 

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[Zoo]

so who is the better team to have to face in the final?

Hard to say, probably Lyon. Ajax are more cohesive and play good football.

 

[prtk0811]

Game has even begun?

Hoping for a ajax win.

 

[Catt]

I really liked LvG.

 

[prtk0811]

Hard to say, probably Lyon. Ajax are more cohesive and play good football.

Ajax are expected to play total football.

 

[Sammyjunn]

Doesnt Sanchez remind you of Bailly?