Match report

Jong Ajax Defeats NAC Breda 2-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Jong Ajax
Jong Ajax
2–1
FT
NAC Breda
NAC Breda
Nov 4, 2016

Jong Ajax secured a hard-fought victory over NAC Breda, defeating them 2-1 in the Eerste Divisie. Despite a strong second half from NAC Breda, goals from A. El Ghazi and M. de Ligt were enough to seal the win for Jong Ajax. The victory keeps Jong Ajax in contention for promotion to the Dutch Eredivisie.

Key Facts

  • • Jong Ajax 2-1 NAC Breda
  • • A. El Ghazi scored in the 45th minute
  • • M. de Ligt added a second goal in the 64th minute
  • • C. Dessers scored for NAC Breda in the 75th minute
  • • Three yellow cards were shown to players from NAC Breda

Lineups

Jong Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Leeuwenburgh
  • 4 T. Lartey Sanniez
  • 5 D. Dankerlui
  • 2 N. Mazraoui
  • 8 A. Nouri (M)
  • 6 C. Eiting (M)
  • 3 M. de Ligt (D)
  • 10 F. de Jong (M)
  • 11 V. Černý (F)
  • 7 A. El Ghazi (F)
  • 9 P. Clement (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 D. van de Beek
  • 18 D. Zeefuik
  • 20 V. Dekker
  • 12 S. van Bladeren
  • 19 L. Bergsma
  • 15 M. Savastano
  • 16 M. Bay

NAC Breda

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 26 J. Brondeel (G)
  • 2 F. Sporkslede (M)
  • 29 S. O'Neill (D)
  • 5 A. Smith-Brown (D)
  • 10 J. Stans (M)
  • 16 B. Barker (F)
  • 3 A. Verschueren (M)
  • 14 O. Rommens (M)
  • 15 G. Damen (M)
  • 7 G. Korte (F)
  • 9 C. Dessers (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 M. El Allouchi
  • 21 F. Adarabioyo
  • 19 D. Faupala
  • 8 R. Haemhouts
  • 18 B. Meijers
  • 23 V. Vermeer
  • 12 S. van der Maaten
  • 22 G. Demon
  • 28 C. Ekangamene
  • 1 A. Noppert

Timeline

  1. NAC Breda
    30' NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    G. Damen
  2. Jong Ajax
    41' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Cerny · On: D. van de Beek
  3. Jong Ajax
    45' Jong Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    A. El Ghazi
  4. Jong Ajax
    46' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Nouri · On: Deyovaisio Zeefuik
  5. NAC Breda
    55' NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    J. Stans
  6. NAC Breda
    55' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Barker · On: M. El Allouchi
  7. Jong Ajax
    64' Jong Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    M. de Ligt
  8. NAC Breda
    71' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Korte · On: F. Adarabioyo
  9. NAC Breda
    75' NAC Breda Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Dessers
  10. Jong Ajax
    80' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. El Ghazi · On: V. Dekker
  11. NAC Breda
    83' NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    O. Rommens
  12. NAC Breda
    84' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Rommens · On: D. Faupala
  13. Jong Ajax
    90' Jong Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    V. Dekker

Match Stats

Stat Jong Ajax NAC Breda
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 87% 75%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 21 2
Corners 4 0
Total Passes 692 390
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 10 1
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 604 291
Shots Inside Box 7 1
Saves 0 8
Shots Outside Box 14 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. El Ghazi's goal in the 45th minute broke the deadlock and gave Jong Ajax a crucial lead at halftime
  • ▸ M. de Ligt's goal in the 64th minute extended the lead, but NAC Breda fought back with a goal from C. Dessers in the 75th minute