Relentless pressure! The Dane dribbles his way past two defenders near the byline, but cannot manage to thread a ball through to Klaassen. Ajax win it back and Serero slips in Anderson, but his shot his blocked. Boilesen keeps it in close and tees up Serero, but his shot at the final whistle is stopped by Sirigu!
90'
Ajax still in possession in the attacking half as the assistant referee holds up his board to indicate two added minutes...
88'
INCREDIBLE FIGHTING SPIRIT! Ajax winning every ball in midfield, preventing PSG from getting out of their end. Some lovely passing around the area wins them a number of chances, but the final ball is just lacking. Time and time again they are winning the ball back in midfield and this crowd is absolutely eating it up!
86'
Successive corners for the visitors but dealt with well by Ajax. They break forward on a counter and Klaassen shows his ability, dribbling past Maxwell with some clever moves before sending a teasing ball into the area. Serero is the victim of a serious height disadvantage, however, as the danger is cleared.
84'
The hosts have really taken over in midfield as this match has gone on. They may not match PSG's physicality, but their quick passing and tireless running has given the French outfit fits in this second half.
82'
A. Milik enters the game and replaces L. Schöne.
Changes for both teams now as we enter the final ten minutes. Arek Milik enters the match for goalscorer Lasse Schone, an interesting switch from De Boer, while Ezequiel Lavezzi comes on in place of Lucas.
81'
E. Lavezzi enters the game and replaces Lucas Moura.
J. Pastore enters the game and replaces M. Verratti.
80'
Good work from Boilesen who has really come into his own after a poor start. His work on Lucas prevents a corner and wins his side a goal kick.
78'
STAT ATTACK: Danish winger Lasse Schone has been involved in four of Ajax’s last six Champions League goals, scoring three and adding an assist.
77'
SCHONE HITS THE POST! He is an absolute magician on set pieces! The midfielder smacks another free kick from 35 yards out that gives Sirigu all sorts of problems. The Italian just gets the slightest touch to push it off the inside of the post. It bounces back into the danger area, but PSG manage to scramble clear.
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76'
Ajax coming on incredibly strong now, buoyed by the support of the home fans. Tireless work in midfield from Klaassen and Schone win the hosts successive free kicks.
74'
L. Schöne has scored a goal for Ajax!
What a brilliant free kick from the Dane, who gets incredible movement on his shot to fool Sirigu and slot it into the top corner! Game on at the Amsterdam ArenA!
IT IS SCHONE WHO PULLS AJAX LEVEL!
72'
Marquinhos gets yellow.
Great chance now for Ajax as Serero is fouled at the top of the box by Marquinhos who is shown a yellow card. Schone has proven his worth on these set pieces, but can he take advantage at a vital moment for Ajax?
70'
PSG win a free kick from 30 yards out after a questionable foul call. Ajax, livid with the German referee's decision, protest in numbers. Serero is the liveliest of the bunch and he earns himself a yellow card. Ibrahimovic takes the free kick, but lashes it against the wall.
69'
T. Serero gets yellow.
68'
A. El Ghazi gets yellow.
Very silly from El Ghazi. David Luiz is put under pressure at the back and rushes to make a poor clearance, earning Ajax a throw. The substitute lashes out at Maxwell, however, giving PSG a free kick and wasting possession.
67'
MARQUINHOS! The free kick is whipped in well by Motta, and attacked by the defender, but his header whisks wide at the near post.
66'
Two chances for PSG to double their lead as Lucas finds space on the right, but the Brazilian lacks a good final ball as the chances go begging. Veltman then dispossesses Ibrahimovic and looks to start his team on a promising counter, but play is called for a foul, much to the dismay of the centre-back.
64'
El Ghazi already making his presence felt! The winger beats Maxwell along the right and sends a cross in that no one attacks. Klaassen wins the ball back and feeds the winger again, this time forcing David Luiz to scramble clear.
62'
VAN DER WIEL! The right-back darts forward after an exceptional run and gets on the end of a pass, but cannot beat Cillessen with his shot. Smart save from the Ajax keeper to grab and hold on to that.
61'
A. El Ghazi enters the game and replaces K. Sigþórsson.
60'
Load applause at the ArenA as wonder kid Anwar El Ghazi enters the match for the hosts at the expense of Kolbeinn Sigthorsson. The winger has been exceptional in his first season with the senior team, and should help add a bit of spark in attack.
58'
GREAT SAVE CILLESSEN! Ibrahimovic sends a sensational ball forward for Lucas, who is in two against two with Cavani. He cuts to his left and opts to have a go himself. His shot appears to be creeping inside the far post, but Cillessen dives to his right to deny the winger.
56'
J. Veltman gets yellow.
Veltman is shown the second yellow of the match, as he cannot deal with the strength of Ibrahimovic, and is forced into grabbing the striker to prevent him from going through on goal. The Swede takes the ensuing free kick from 20 yards out, but again his low, driven shot is saved easily by Cillessen.
54'
Lovely skill from Klaassen! Nearly a circus manoeuvre from the midfielder, who reaches back to control a cross and flick it into a position for a shot, but an unfortunate bounce eludes him, and Sigthorsson is unable to react quick enough to get on the end of the lose ball.
51'
SERERO! More pressure from the hosts and they nearly find their breakthrough. The South African midfielder takes the ball at the top of the box, and a lovely turn allows him to split the defenders and break into the area, but his final touch runs too far and Marquinhos is able to recover.
49'
Ajax do not appear to be shell shocked by that early miscue as they get right back in attack, with Andersen's cross forcing Sirigu into action. Zimling follows up with a thunderous shot that blazes just over the bar. Much better from the hosts.
47'
OH AND WHAT A CHANCE THAT WAS FOR PSG! Moisander's heavy touch runs away from him and Lucas is able to take it away and charge toward goal with no defender near him. He has all the time in the world, but Cillessen makes himself big, forcing the Brazilian to scuff his shot wide. Should really be 2-0.
46'
N. Zimling enters the game and replaces N. Viergever.
Ajax kick-off the second half, with one change to tell you about as Niki Zimling comes on to replace the natural defender Nick Viergever in midfield.
45'
WHOA! The German referee blows his half time whistle six seconds before the allotted 45 minutes of play, much to the dismay of the home side who were starting to gather a bit of momentum.
43'
It is Schone who takes, and his shot lashes against a well placed three-man wall. He appeals for a hand ball, but nothing is given. Opportunity wasted for Ajax.
42'
Matuidi is now whistled for a foul on Viergever, awarding the hosts a free kick from 40 yards out. It may be a bit far for an attempt on goal, but Schone has proved himself to be a real threat from set pieces.
40'
Ajax are looking to commit a few more men forward, but that has left them a bit susceptible at the back. Matuidi gets into an advanced position on the left, but his cross is read well by Cillessen who collects and starts his team back the other way.
38'
Chants of "Ajax, Ajax, Ajax" rain down from the supporters as the hosts look to push for an equalizer before half time. Some clever movement atop the area has PSG on the heels, but a last ditch clearance forces the ball out for a throw. Possession remains with Ajax, although they have yet to manage a clear scoring opportunity.
36'
PSG win themselves a corner, as Boilesen ushers a ball behind under pressure from Matuidi, who was in an offside position when Cavani's pass was delivered. No call by the assistant referee, but it hardly matters now as Ajax clear the danger.
34'
Sigthorsson has been completely ineffective for Ajax. He has not made himself an option in the box when Ajax get in positions to play in the ball. The Icelandic striker is very strong in the air, but his passiveness has plagued the hosts in attack thus far.
32'
The hosts continue to keep possession well and Klaassen is nearly played through on goal by Schone. His first touch runs a bit heavy, however, and Marquinhos manages to knock it out for a throw. Ajax starting to some questions here as we pass the half hour mark.
30'
D. Klaassen gets yellow.
Davy Klaassen is shown the first yellow card of the match for a collection of early fouls, the latest on Thiago Motta. Despite the free kick, Ajax win possession back quickly, and Moisander is teed up atop the box, only to see his shot drift well wide at the far post. The centre back issues a few words of encouragement to his teammates, urging them to find a way around this PSG defence.
28'
STAT ATTACK: Ajax have lost just one of their last five home matches in the Champions League, winning three and drawing once. They managed impressive victories over Barcelona and Manchester City in that span.
26'
The hosts push forward, but Boilesen's cross is far too long as it runs behind for a goal kick. PSG get back the other way, but Ajax defend well as Cavani's cross is dealt with by Veltman. The pace has really come out of the match, with both teams lacking a bit of creativity in the final third. Cross after cross being sent into the box, but each worse than the last.
24'
Lucas Andersen is whistled for a foul, and it seems the whole of Amsterdam is beginning to grow in frustration with German referee Wolfgang Stark. The replay shows Lucas went down without any contact, justifying the home side's protests.
22'
Joel Veltman is called for a foul on Ibrahimovic, giving the visitors another opportunity from a free kick, about 30 yards out. The striker goes for goal, but his low, driven shot is saved easily by Cillessen.
20'
Viergever gives the ball away in midfield and PSG look to break on a quick counter. They commit men forward, but Cavani lazily lines up in an offside position and the attack fizzles out. Good job by Ajax in keeping their line.
18'
Ajax are keeping possession much better since falling behind. They are enjoying a good spell in the attacking half, but have been lacking the creativity to find a way through.
16'
The hosts, eager to avenge the goal, push forward straight away and win a corner after a threatening looking attack. Schone slips while delivering, and the ball is cleared by the first defender. Opportunity wasted for the home side.
14'
E. Cavani has scored a goal for PSG!
CAVANI GIVES THE VISITORS THE LEAD!
There will be plenty of debate surrounding this one, as Lucas looks to have fouled Boilesen in the box. No call is made, and the Brazilian continues to play. He cuts it back for Ibrahimovic. The Swede's shot is blocked, but the rebound falls to Cavani who slots into an empty net.
11'
Possession has been extremely lopsided through the opening stages of the match, with Ajax finding it very difficult to get on the ball. PSG are doing little with their time on the ball, however, aside from playing a mini game of keep away with their opponents.
9'
Strong tackle from Boilesen. Ibrahimovic looks to play Lucas into the penalty area, but the Dane tracks the run well and slides in at the vital moment to push the ball behind for a corner, which is eventually lofted well over the bar for a goal kick.
7'
Great early possession for the visitors, who are seeing plenty of the ball in the attacking third. Maxwell is playing very high up, almost as a winger, with Cavani drifting into the centre. That may be something Ajax can look to exploit on the counter.
5'
First chance to PSG! Maxwell streaks up from left-back and sends a cross in for the towering Swedish striker. There is too much on it for Ibrahimovic, but Lucas is able to direct it towards goal with his head. It is a weak effort and Cillessen is able to collect with ease.
3'
Lively start from the hosts who create an early turnover in midfield. They look to get forward, but an errant pass runs to Marquinhos who is able to clear. Cagey opening few minutes here in Amsterdam.
1'
PSG kick-off and we are underway in the Dutch capital! The visitors are wearing their all blue kits, moving left to right, with Ajax in their classic red and white tops.
Hello and welcome back to another lovely evening of Champions League football! The Amsterdam ArenA plays host to two domestic league champions tonight, as well as the return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as Ajax get set to take on PSG in the first round of matches in Group F. I am Alex Moretto and I will be your in-game host, guiding you through the match LIVE as it happens!
Difficult draws have plagued Ajax's European ambitions under Frank de Boer, as the former Champions League winner has yet to be able to replicate that success in the dugout. The Amsterdam giants have not advanced past the group stage since 2005-06, but have been tasked with some daunting fixtures in recent years, going up against the likes of Real Madrid (three times), Milan (twice), Barcelona, Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund in the last four years. Their job will not be any easier this time around, being pitted against the likes of Barcelona, PSG and Cypriot champions APOEL.
An 87th minute Demba Ba goal at Stamford Bridge sent Les Parisiens out of the Champions League in the quarter-finals last season, a mark they will certainly be looking to improve upon in 2014-15. Laurent Blanc's men have struggled out of the gate this year, drawing each of their first three matches away from the Parc des Princes. Today will serve as a homecoming of sorts for three PSG players - Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Maxwell and Gregory van der Wiel - who all had long spells at Ajax earlier in their careers.
The teams have been announced, so let us have ourselves a look at the starting line-ups:
AJAX SUBS: El Ghazi, Milik, Boer, Duarte, van der Hoorn, Zimling, Denswil.
Kolbeinn Sigthorsson returns to the starting XI after being rested this weekend, despite two goals from his replacement Arek Milik. The real surprise, however, comes in the form of 20-year-old Danish winger Lucas Anderson, a surprise inclusion into the starting line-up. Nick Viergever takes over Daley Blind's spot as holding midfielder, while Davy Klaassen and Thulani Serero start in a more advanced role. The back line remains unchanged.
PSG (4-3-3): Sirigu; van der Wiel, David Luiz, Marquinhos, Maxwell; Matuidi, Motta, Verratti; Lucas, Cavani, Ibrahimovic.
Serge Aurier (head) and Thiago Silva (thigh) remain out for Les Parisiens, however, they did get some encouraging news with David Luiz passing a late fitness test and slotting back into the starting line-up. Few surprises with Laurent Blanc's team selection, other than the inclusion of the Brazilian centre-back. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will captain PSG against his former team.
STAT ATTACK: This is the first ever head to head meetings between the two teams, and PSG's debut match in the Netherlands.
The players have taken to the pitch and we are just about set for kick-off at the wonderful Amsterdam ArenA! The home fans are in great spirits, which has made for a brilliant atmosphere ahead of the match.
HALF TIME: AJAX 0-1 PSG. Edinson Cavani's goal separates the two sides at the break, after a rather lethargic opening 45 minutes. The visitors got off to a good start, applying some early pressure and keeping possession very well. Ajax appear to have snapped out of their shell, however, growing in confidence and looking the better team in the final 15 minutes. Still a way to go, but the hosts will need to find a spark in attack if they are to break down this PSG defence.
STAT ATTACK: Ajax have posted an impressive record against French teams in European competition, winning six times, drawing twice and losing twice. Only one of those defeats came in the Champions League era, where they were defeated 2-1 by Auxerre in 1996.
Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds" echoes over the loudspeakers, an Amsterdam ArenA tradition, as the players make their way back out onto the pitch.
FULL TIME: AJAX 1-1 PSG. The hosts looked an entirely different team in the second half, winning the midfield battle and applying countless pressure on the PSG defence. Lasse Schone's stunning equalizer was enough to earn the hosts a share of the spoils, a fair result at the end of the day.
Up next, Ajax travel to Cyprus to take on APOEL, while PSG play host to Barcelona. I am Alex Moretto and I would like to thank you all for joining me today. Good bye!
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