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Eredivisie Matchweek 26
Ajax crestAjax
2–2
FT
HT 0–0
AZ Alkmaar crestAZ Alkmaar
  • A. Gaaei 58′
  • O. Edvardsen 85′
  • Z. Buurmeester 52′
  • I. Sadiq 83′
Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam D. Higler

Match report

Ajax and AZ Alkmaar finished 2-2 in Eredivisie Matchweek 26 at Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam.

Ajax recovered from 1 goal down to draw.

O. Edvardsen struck in the 85th minute for Ajax.

Expected goals finished 1.42 to 0.72.

Key takeaways

Comeback

Ajax recovered from 1 goal down to draw.

Late drama

O. Edvardsen struck in the 85th minute for Ajax.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 1.42 to 0.72.

Timeline

Ajax above · AZ Alkmaar below
  • Kenneth Taylor22′
  • 32′Alexandre Penetra
  • 52′⚽Z. Buurmeester
  • 54′Kristijan Belić
  • ⇄K. Fitz-JimD. Klaassen57′
  • 58′Jordy Clasie
  • ⚽A. GaaeiAssist: B. Traoré58′
  • 68′⇄K. BelićM. Meerdink
  • 68′⇄D. KasiusE. Dijkstra
  • 68′⇄T. ParrottI. Sadiq
  • ▣VAR: Card upgrade73′
  • Anton Gaaei74′
  • 74′Alexandre Penetra
  • 74′Alexandre Penetra
  • ⇄B. TraoréLucas Rosa80′
  • ⇄M. GodtsO. Edvardsen80′
  • 80′⇄D. Møller WolfeM. de Wit
  • 83′⚽I. SadiqAssist: P. Koopmeiners
  • ⚽O. Edvardsen85′
  • ⇄K. TaylorS. Berghuis90+1′
  • ⇄B. BrobbeyD. Konadu90+1′
  • 90′⇄Z. BuurmeesterB. Martins Indi

Match stats

● Ajax● AZ Alkmaar
Possession 54%
46%
Expected goals (xG) 1.42
0.72
Shots 17
6
Shots on target 5
2
Shots inside the box 15
3
Corners 3
3
Accurate passes 468
387
Saves 0
3
Fouls 8
10
Offsides 0
0
Yellow cards 1
4
Red cards 1
1

Line-ups

Ajax4-3-3
18 D. Klaassen
2 Lucas Rosa
17 O. Edvardsen
23 S. Berghuis
59 D. Konadu
12 J. Gorter
24 D. Rugani
21 B. van den Boomen
36 D. Janse
13 A. Kaplan
51 C. Setford
31 J. Mokio

Manager: F. Farioli

AZ Alkmaar4-2-3-1
35 M. Meerdink
43 E. Dijkstra
11 I. Sadiq
34 M. de Wit
4 B. Martins Indi
48 J. Oerip
57 S. van Duijn
12 H. Verhulst
22 M. Dekker
77 W. Bouziane
41 J. Zoet

Manager: M. Martens

Top-rated players

Mika GodtsAjax · 80′ · 2 key passes
7.5
Peer KoopmeinersAZ Alkmaar · 90′ · 1 assist · 2 key passes
7.5
Ibrahim SadiqAZ Alkmaar · 22′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
7.5
Anton GaaeiAjax · 74′ · 1 goal · 2 key passes
7.3
Bertrand TraoréAjax · 80′ · 1 assist · 3 key passes
7.3
Brian BrobbeyAjax · 89′ · 1 key passes
7.3

Questions & answers

What was the score in Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar?

Ajax 2-2 AZ Alkmaar (half-time 0-0).

Where is Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar played?

The match is played at Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam.

Who is the referee for Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar?

The appointed referee is D. Higler.

What is the head-to-head record between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar?

In their last 9 meetings: Ajax 0 wins, AZ Alkmaar 7 wins, 2 draws.