Ajax 3-1 Leeds United XI - recap: Whites fall to opening friendly defeat in Amsterdam
The first match will take place at the famous De Toekomst training complex - Ajax's training ground - while the second is being held at the Johan Cruyff ArenA this evening in Amsterdam.
Kick-off this afternoon is set for 1pm while the following game tonight is a 7.15pm start UK time. We'll bring you live updates and coverage of the Whites opening action against the Dutch giants below.
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Key Events
- The Whites are facing Ajax in a friendly double-header
- United take on a the Dutch giants at 1pm and then at 7.15pm
- The first game is at Ajax’s training ground, the second is at the Johan Cruyff Arena
- LIVE SCORE: Ajax 3-1 Leeds United (second half)
Ajax free-kick
30. Cooper gives it away just inside the Ajax half. United tried to feed Drameh in on the near side a bit before but the ball across was overhit.
Leeds attack
32. Some good play from Greenwood and Drameh. The ball is cut into the box to Costa. He takes a touch and tries to shoot but the defender is too strong and clears his lines.
Ajax chance
34. Another big one. The hosts get in behind the defence as Rasmussen gets to the byline. He pulls the ball back and it misses three hosts attacks before Poveda concedes a corner, which is cleared.
Leeds attack
38. Leeds just struggling to get much going forward other than through Drameh on the right. Ajax have been impressive. Forshaw tries to get on the end of a through-ball into the box but it’s overhit.
Bielsa gesturing
40. Roberts tries to run onto a ball over the top of the Ajax defender. There’s a defender in the way and he’s adjudged to have felled him. Ref has been hot on those this afternoon. The camera moves to Bielsa who wants more from his side in the stands.
Leeds free-kick
44. Greenwood wins the ball up the pitch as is taken out. Ajax give away a free-kick. It’s taken quickly and Poveda gets down the right. Looking for a bit of pressure here, Leeds.
A testing first half
Ajax lead at the break and deservedly so. They’ve been the better side in Amsterdam so far. That was a tough workout for the Whites and Bielsa has lots to mull over.
We await to see if there’s any changes at the break.
Teams back out
Ajax appear to have made changes. We’re waiting to see if Leeds will make any themselves.
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