Ajax set the tempo early by pressing and almost caught the keeper who took and extra touch. PSG. however, via Cavani, Ibra and Veratti began to take control of teh game due to their physical strength and pace. PSG scored on a defensive error from the #5 Boilesen who tried to shield the ball from Cavani but lost control and gave up a soft goal.
Ajax tried to find Boilessen via overlapping runs created by #16 tucking in when the ball was with Veltman or Viergever ( hold mid) The Ajax U19 had the same plan on both flanks, but had more success with better timing and earlier diagonal balls.
Ajax had better ball circulation the second half and started to push the game. A great freekick by Schone put them back in the game and in turn picked up the speed of play and intensity. Ajax controlled the last 15 minutes of the game but could not find the net and the match ended 1-1.
Ajax Pressed PSG. Ajax has good ball circulation but failed to penetrate PSG's midfield line. PSG was physically strong and was to able to counter at will the first half. Ajax set the tempo the second half and pushed to win the game in the 80th minute.
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