12 May 2013: FC Groningen - Ajax

[Kowalczyk]

Eredivisie 2012-2013. Matchday 34, the Final One.

FC Groningen vs THE CHAMPIONS

Kick-off time at the Euroborg, the 'Green Cathedral', is 14:30 CET.

Not many Ajax people will give a toss about this one... but it would be nice if we win anyway.

K.

[Manneken Pis]

FC Groningen have apparently refused to do a "guard of honour" before the game when the Ajax players enter the field (as Arsenal did for Man U despite the Robin van Peris sensitivity).

Not that I'm really fussed, that and the ceremonial handshakes that have been introduced in the Premiership all seem a bit of a nonsense that can only create artificial issues, but still it seems a bit small minded and "provincial" to make a point of refusing....

[Tom_]

Not many Ajax people will give a toss about this one... but it would be nice if we win anyway. K.

I give a toss! Let's score 10!

Plus it's always nice to see some of the youngsters/fringe players get a run out.

[Kowalczyk]

Frank de Boer already released his starting line-up for Sunday... and why not?

------------------ Cillessen ------------------

Van Rhijn --- Alderweireld --- Moisander --- Blind

-- De Jong ---------- Poulsen --------- Eriksen --

Babel ----------- Sigthorsson --------- Boerrigter

K.

[ajaxcolombia]

This lineup shows that Frank has respect for the game, which is nice, but I did want to see players like Boilesen, Veltman, Dijks, and Denswil get some playing time.

[Tom_]

Yeah, it looks like he's pretty keen on a win. I have to say I like the idea of having Babel on the right on Boerrigter on the left a lot more than the other way around.

[Kowalczyk]

This lineup shows that Frank has respect for the game, which is nice, but I did want to see players like Boilesen, Veltman, Dijks, and Denswil get some playing time.

Boilesen is in the squad for the first time in a looooong time, so it's a safe bet he will get some minutes.

K.

[aveslacker]

This lineup shows that Frank has respect for the game, which is nice, but I did want to see players like Boilesen, Veltman, Dijks, and Denswil get some playing time.

Boilesen is in the squad for the first time in a looooong time, so it's a safe bet he will get some minutes.

K.

That would be nice to see. Always liked that kid.

[rjf1]

Pressure is off - time to go out and have fun and play the game in style.

[ajaxcolombia]

streams for this one, anyone?

[Orange14]

Really like the new away kits. Really don't like the back pass that Blind just made!

[ajaxcolombia]

Makes up for that one with a forward one to siggy

[Orange14]

Blind just redeemed himself. Wonderful through pass to Sigthorsson.

[Tom_]

That is a very cheeky finish. Nice. Not sure what Groningen were doing there though.

[martinkohout]

streams for this one, anyone?

Yes, please! My usual FirstRow streams aren't working.

[Cedric]

I'm watching this on SopCast but I don't know the channel. It's the one I always use and it's written "channel"...
It's a "multiplex" so it's best actions of every match. Just missed the Ajax goal, though.

[rjf1]

For a stream go here:
http://livetv.ru/en/eventinfo/168046_groningen_ajax/
then take your pick.

[Tom_]

I'm on Eredivisie live.

They do those switching channels here in Germany too, they seem completely daft to me. You end up feeling like you haven't watched either match.

[martinkohout]

Got it on ESPN3 (duh).

I don't mind those new jerseys at all...

That long one to Babel was close - should be 2-0!

[Tom_]

Wow, crazy tackle from Lindgren! At first I didn't think it was that bad, but on the replay... was he even aiming at the ball?

[Orange14]

A bit lucky to still be up 1-0. A couple of poor plays by Blind which was quite surprising. Groningen just cannot finish the few chances they had while Ajax get one chance and finish it.

[martinkohout]

Wow, crazy tackle from Lindgren! At first I didn't think it was that bad, but on the replay... was he even aiming at the ball?

Things were getting pretty chippy there, weren't they? 1-0 at the half... let's keep our cool, boys.

[rjf1]

Well, that had to rate as one of the most boring 45 minutes of football seen so far this season.

[ajaxcolombia]

Another game with Siem de Jong contributing almost nothing. I really wonder what is the type of game that he can actually play well, and in what position. In a game when we need creativity from our midfield, he definitely dissapears, as this proves to be. Not even there to drop deep and try to put a few passes. I would really like to see a statistic of his number of touches and passes. I think he even has a very low number of back passes, he just doesnt show up at all.

[SPL]

thanks rjf for the link .I was watching on roja but kept on freezing .Good goal but thats about it.