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Eredivisie Matchweek 17
Sparta Rotterdam crestSparta Rotterdam
0–2
FT
HT 0–0
Ajax crestAjax
    • K. Taylor 77′ (pen)
    • B. Traoré 87′
    Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel, Rotterdam A. Lindhout

    Match report

    Ajax beat Sparta Rotterdam 2-0 away from home in Eredivisie Matchweek 17 at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel, Rotterdam.

    B. Traoré struck in the 87th minute for Ajax.

    Expected goals finished 0.44 to 1.47, a result that matched the chances created.

    Ajax had 62% of the ball; shots were 11-7.

    Key takeaways

    Late drama

    B. Traoré struck in the 87th minute for Ajax.

    Expected goals

    Expected goals finished 0.44 to 1.47, a result that matched the chances created.

    Control

    Ajax had 62% of the ball; shots were 11-7.

    Timeline

    Sparta Rotterdam above · Ajax below
    • Pelle Clement25′
    • 46′⇄C. AkpomM. Godts
    • 46′⇄A. GaaeiB. Traoré
    • ⇄S. MitoC. Neghli57′
    • 58′⇄W. WeghorstB. Brobbey
    • 58′⇄D. KlaassenK. Fitz-Jim
    • ⇄P. ClementM. Nassoh66′
    • 77′⚽K. Taylor (pen)
    • 78′⇄K. TaylorS. Berghuis
    • ⇄S. BakariKayky79′
    • ⇄A. VerschuerenC. Brym79′
    • 87′⚽B. Traoré
    • Patrick van Aanholt90′
    • 90′Jordan Henderson

    Match stats

    ● Sparta Rotterdam● Ajax
    Possession 38%
    62%
    Expected goals (xG) 0.44
    1.47
    Shots 11
    7
    Shots on target 3
    3
    Shots inside the box 5
    5
    Corners 7
    1
    Accurate passes 292
    537
    Saves 1
    3
    Fouls 12
    5
    Offsides 1
    1
    Yellow cards 2
    1
    Red cards 0
    0

    Line-ups

    Sparta Rotterdam4-3-3
    17 C. Neghli
    16 M. Nassoh
    22 Kayky
    19 C. Brym
    13 M. de Ligt
    20 Y. Schoonderwaldt
    30 D. Tevreden
    18 Metinho
    15 D. van der Kust
    12 B. Reith
    21 A. Oufkir
    14 T. Quintero

    Manager: M. Steijn

    Ajax3-4-1-2
    11 M. Godts
    20 B. Traoré
    9 B. Brobbey
    28 K. Fitz-Jim
    23 S. Berghuis
    5 O. Wijndal
    21 B. van den Boomen
    40 D. Ramaj
    13 A. Kaplan
    12 J. Gorter
    29 C. Rasmussen
    44 A. Bouwman

    Manager: F. Farioli

    Top-rated players

    Jorrel HatoAjax · 90′ · 1 key passes
    7.9
    Jordan HendersonAjax · 90′ · 1 key passes
    7.3
    Tobias LauritsenSparta Rotterdam · 90′
    7.2
    Remko PasveerAjax · 90′
    7.2
    Devyne RenschAjax · 90′
    7.2
    Daniele RuganiAjax · 90′
    7.2

    Questions & answers

    What was the score in Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax?

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

    Where is Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax played?

    The match is played at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel, Rotterdam.

    Who is the referee for Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax?

    The appointed referee is A. Lindhout.

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

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