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Eredivisie Matchweek 15
Ajax crestAjax
2–1
FT
HT 2–0
Sparta Rotterdam crestSparta Rotterdam
  • B. Brobbey 8′
  • S. Bergwijn 42′ (pen)
  • C. Neghli 55′
Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam D. Makkelie

Match report

Ajax beat Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 in Eredivisie Matchweek 15 at Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam.

Expected goals finished 3.42 to 1.08, a result that matched the chances created.

Key takeaways

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 3.42 to 1.08, a result that matched the chances created.

Timeline

Ajax above · Sparta Rotterdam below
  • ⚽B. BrobbeyAssist: K. Taylor8′
  • ⚽S. Bergwijn (pen)42′
  • 55′⚽C. NeghliAssist: A. Verschueren
  • ⇄K. HlynssonJ. Banel65′
  • ⇄B. BrobbeyC. Akpom65′
  • 68′Jonathan de Guzmán
  • ⇄S. BergwijnCarlos Forbs78′
  • ⇄A. MarthaB. Sosa78′
  • 79′⇄J. de GuzmánMetinho
  • 85′⇄C. BrymM. Eerdhuijzen

Match stats

● Ajax● Sparta Rotterdam
Possession 56%
44%
Expected goals (xG) 3.42
1.08
Shots 23
10
Shots on target 6
2
Shots inside the box 20
6
Corners 7
7
Accurate passes 489
334
Saves 2
4
Fouls 6
7
Offsides 0
1
Yellow cards 0
1
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Ajax4-3-3
49 J. Banel
10 C. Akpom
11 Carlos Forbs
25 B. Sosa
53 T. de Graaff
13 A. Kaplan
30 G. Ávila
1 G. Rulli
18 J. Medić
47 T. Gooijer
17 A. Salah-Eddine
19 G. Mikautadze

Manager: J. van 't Schip

Sparta Rotterdam4-3-3
17 Metinho
14 M. Eerdhuijzen
19 J. Bal
18 R. Rosario
15 D. Warmerdam
21 Pedro Alemañ
13 R. Meissen
16 H. El Dahri
12 Sergi Rosanas
30 K. Reitmaier
20 Y. Schoonderwaldt

Manager: J. Rijsdijk

Top-rated players

Steven BergwijnAjax · 78′ · 1 goal · 7 key passes
8.3
Kenneth TaylorAjax · 90′ · 1 assist · 1 key passes
7.9
Camiel NeghliSparta Rotterdam · 90′ · 1 goal · 2 key passes
7.7
Steven BerghuisAjax · 90′ · 6 key passes
7.6
Brian BrobbeyAjax · 65′ · 1 goal
7.6
Devyne RenschAjax · 90′ · 1 key passes
7.5

Questions & answers

What was the score in Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam?

Ajax 2-1 Sparta Rotterdam (half-time 2-0).

Where is Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam played?

The match is played at Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam.

Who is the referee for Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam?

The appointed referee is D. Makkelie.

What is the head-to-head record between Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam?

In their last 9 meetings: Ajax 6 wins, Sparta Rotterdam 0 wins, 3 draws.