Official Cup

Johan Cruyff Arena
Spectators: 2309 (Terracing: 1732, Seating: 531, VIP seats: 46) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Eugeniusz Poniewaz kicked off to start the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eugeniusz Poniewaz in the 3rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gigi Buffon saved Ajax from getting behind. Eugeniusz Poniewaz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eugeniusz Poniewaz in the 5th minute of play forced Ajax's goalkeeper Gigi Buffon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 7 minutes into the match, Ajax's goal looked a bit too open when Eugeniusz Poniewaz came free, but Gigi Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ajax's Gigi Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eugeniusz Poniewaz in the 12th minute of play. Korneliusz Rasimowicz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wojtek Sokol, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Gigi Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eugeniusz Poniewaz in the 20th minute of the match. In the 23rd minute Eugeniusz Poniewaz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gigi Buffon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Korneliusz Rasimowicz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wojtek Sokol in the 24th minute of play. Korneliusz Rasimowicz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Klement Bryk, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Gigi Buffon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eugeniusz Poniewaz, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. 33 minutes into the match, Ajax Poland's goal looked a bit too open when Tonton Eren came free, but Korneliusz Rasimowicz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Danilo Maurino made in the 35th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Chad Smith however managed to control. 36 minutes into the match, Ajax Poland's Eugeniusz Poniewaz sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gigi Buffon narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Gigi Buffon stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jaja Tura's shot from short distance in the 39th minute. Gigi Buffon stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jaja Tura's shot from short distance in the 39th minute. After some careless play in the Ajax defense, Eugeniusz Poniewaz kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gigi Buffon. The Ajax fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gigi Buffon should have stopped the shot. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When Ajax Poland's Eugeniusz Poniewaz in the 51st minute got a chance for a shot 51st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ajax's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eugeniusz Poniewaz in the 58th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gigi Buffon saved Ajax from getting behind. Klement Bryk struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Korneliusz Rasimowicz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ajax. If Eugeniusz Poniewaz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The corner led Ajax Poland's Mateusz Baran to fire away a dangerous shot which Gigi Buffon despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Ajax's zone, Eugeniusz Poniewaz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gigi Buffon came out of the goal and Eugeniusz Poniewaz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eugeniusz Poniewaz in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gigi Buffon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 78 minutes into the match, Ajax's goal looked a bit too open when Eugeniusz Poniewaz came free, but Gigi Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 79th match minute, Ajax Poland was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Antonio Valente to maneuver through the defense. Eugeniusz Poniewaz struck a weak shot in the 82nd minute. Gigi Buffon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ajax Poland. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jaja Tura got free with Gigi Buffon in the 84th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 89 minutes into the match, Ajax's goal looked a bit too open when Eugeniusz Poniewaz came free, but Gigi Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Eugeniusz Poniewaz got free with Gigi Buffon in the 90th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Danilo Maurino's late challenge caught a Ajax Poland's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Danilo Maurino helped the player get up and apologised. Ajax made a substitution. Remigiusz Galaska replaced Klement Bryk. Danilo Maurino hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match.

The Ajax Poland players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.