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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Ajax v Leeds United XI - LIVE BLOG
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)
Leeds score but ruled out
64. Leeds have the ball in the back of the net. Kenneh fires home from a corner but the ref blows for a handball on Poveda. Chalked off.
Ajax hit the bar, Leeds miss
66. Wow. Busy. Ajax hit the bar through Rasmussen with a thunderous shot. Leeds then spring an attack. Greenwood feeds a lovely ball through to Summerville. He’s in on goal but his touch is heavy as he tried to round the goalkeeper.
Summerville booked
69. He clips his opponent as they travel over halfway. That might be an accumulation booking for leeds as it seems a little harsh.
Ajax free-kick
71. Dangerous area for the hosts just outside the box. Poveda the guilty party as he takes out his man.
Ajax fire over
73. De Waal steps up for the hosts but his curling effort flies over the bar and over the goal for Ajax.
Ajax attack
74. It’s two on three. The hosts are slid in and McCarron recovers to win the ball at the vital moment and halt the chance. No harm done.
Leeds free-kick
75. Summerville nips in behind and takes a touch round his man. He wins a free-kick and Hillen is booked for Ajax.
Greenwood shoots over
76. No stunner here so far. Greenwood steps up and fires the free-kick well over the bar.
LEEDS CHANCE
77. Greenwood feeds in Summerville on the left and his effort is blocked by the foot of Gorter in goal as he races in.
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