Kaka shines as Real ease past Ajax

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Kaka shines as Real ease past Ajax

Real Madrid have cemented their leading position in the group D with a 3-0 win against Ajax Amsterdam whom Jose Mourinho’s side defeated last night on Santiago Bernabeu.

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the score amid the first half, while a great shaped Kaka, who was named the player of the match, doubled the lead with five minutes left in the first term. Karim Beznema closed the victory with a third one scored early in the second half. With Jose Mourinho in the stands, Real managed to dominate the game, giving the former European champions no chance to break through.

Ajax’s first big opportunity came in the 15^th minute when Casillas denied De Jong’s dangerous shot at the death. A couple of minutes later Benzema could have put his name on the score board, but the French striker finished it poorly. Carvalho was the first Ral player to pick a yellow card, the Portuguese being cautioned in the 19^th minute for a foul on Sulejmani.

Vermeer made a couple of saves in the 22^nd minute, denying both Ronaldo and Ozil. Ne minute later Ronaldo finish could have brought the visitors an own goal, but Vermeer managed to keep the goal safe. Real got a third big chance two minutes later through Benzema who missed the target following a perfect pass from Ozil.

The 25^th minute brought the hosts the opener. Ronaldo and Kaka developed an impressive action the finish of which was converted home by the Portuguese. Kaka doubled the lead in the 41^st minute after yet another undeniable action which saw the two combine for a dangerous outcome. Kaka was picked don the edge of the box only to beat the keeper with a superb left foot shot into the far post.

The half time went 2-0 and Real were chasing for more. As for the second part, it started with Benzema’s first goal of the night. Arbeola played Kaka who served the French on the edge of the box from where Karim put it home past his mark and the keeper. Coach Frank de Boer answered with a quick change, replacing Janssen with Enoh.

Casillas made a great save in the 60^th minute following a dangerous action finished by Eriksen at the near post. The same Erikesen looked for the same near post three minutes later but it was Casillas to provide yet another providential save. Kaka missed his biggest chance in the 66^th minute when the Brazilian finished a superb work with Ozil just wide in what should have been a fourth one for Real.

Ajax introduced Lorenzo Ebecilio for Sulejmani in the 73^rd minute, while Real replaced both Kaka and Karim Benzema with Angel Di Maria and Gonzalo Higuain respectively. Newly arrived Varrane saved his side from a first goal after blocking Vertonghen with a perfect tackle. The same Vertonghen headed a dangerous ball one minute later to which Casillas was equal, though.

Real won the game and have gone top spot in group D with six points in two games. Mourinho’s side are followed by Olympique Lyon, who beat Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 last night, with four points. Ajax are third with one point, while the Croats lie foot of the table with zero points.

Said the man of the match Kaka after the meeting: “We feel good about the game.  We gave a very good performance and obtained a good victory. We must keep this up. The team responded well to our previous complicated results in the league. We now want to defeat Espanyol and stay on this victorious streak.”

Real will next host Olympique Lyon in what is expected to be the derby of the group, while Ajax travel to Zagreb on October 18.

Real Madrid – Casillas; Arbeola, Carvalho, Varane, Ramos Sergio; Sami Khedira, Alonso Xabi, Kaka, Mesut Ozil, Cristiano Ronaldo; Karim Benzema. Reserves: A. Adan, Di Maria, E. Granero, H. Altintop, L. Diarra, R. Albiol, G. Higuain.

Ajax Amsterdam – Vermeer; van der Wiel, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Anita; Janssen, Eriksen, de Jong; Sulejmani, Boerrigter; Sigthorsson. Reserves: D. Blind, L. Ebecilio, J. Cillessen, T. Serero, D. Bulykin, E. Enoh, A. Ooijer.

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