Match report

Ajax Defeats GO Ahead Eagles 4-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Ajax
Ajax
4–0
FT
GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles
May 7, 2017

Ajax delivered a decisive performance, defeating GO Ahead Eagles 4-0 in their Eredivisie encounter. The home side displayed clinical finishing, with goals from J. Kluivert, K. Dolberg, Frenkie de Jong, and M. Cassierra ensuring a comfortable win. The victory further solidifies Ajax's position at the top of the Eredivisie standings.

Key Facts

  • • Ajax secured a 4-0 win over GO Ahead Eagles.
  • • J. Kluivert scored in the 24th minute.
  • • K. Dolberg netted in the 29th minute, assisted by David Neres.
  • • Frenkie de Jong found the back of the net in the 48th minute.
  • • M. Cassierra added the fourth goal in the 71st minute, assisted by J. Kluivert.
  • • Marcel Ritzmaier was sent off for GO Ahead Eagles in the 80th minute.

Lineups

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Onana (G)
  • 16 H. Westermann (D)
  • 26 N. Viergever (D)
  • 3 J. Veltman (D)
  • 4 J. Riedewald (D)
  • 10 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 30 D. van de Beek (M)
  • 34 A. Nouri (M)
  • 25 K. Dolberg (F)
  • 45 J. Kluivert (F)
  • 7 David Neres (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 F. de Jong
  • 19 M. Cassierra
  • 2 K. Tete
  • 5 D. Sánchez
  • 9 B. Traoré
  • 11 A. Younes
  • 17 V. Černý
  • 20 L. Schöne
  • 22 H. Ziyech
  • 33 D. Boer
  • 36 M. de Ligt

GO Ahead Eagles

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Zwarthoed
  • 3 S. Fischer (D)
  • 17 S. Locigno (D)
  • 4 X. Schenk (D)
  • 8 J. Suk (M)
  • 24 M. Ritzmaier (M)
  • 7 D. Crowley (M)
  • 29 Chirivella (M)
  • 77 J. Antonia (F)
  • 28 E. Manu (F)
  • 19 S. Hendriks (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 S. Duits
  • 14 D. Maatsen
  • 23 N. Nieveld
  • 2 L. Lambooij
  • 5 L. Rexhepi
  • 9 L. de Kogel
  • 13 E. Cummins

Timeline

  1. Ajax
    24' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kluivert
  2. Ajax
    29' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Dolberg · Assist: David Neres
  3. Ajax
    46' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Klaassen · On: Frenkie de Jong
  4. Ajax
    48' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    Frenkie de Jong · Assist: N. Viergever
  5. GO Ahead Eagles
    58' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Hendriks · On: Sander Duits
  6. Ajax
    63' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Dolberg · On: M. Cassierra
  7. Ajax
    71' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cassierra · Assist: J. Kluivert
  8. GO Ahead Eagles
    80' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Red Card
    Marcel Ritzmaier
  9. GO Ahead Eagles
    86' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Manu · On: D. Maatsen
  10. GO Ahead Eagles
    89' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Antonia · On: N. Nieveld

Match Stats

Stat Ajax GO Ahead Eagles
Fouls 8 11
Pass Accuracy 89% 72%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 30 6
Corners 12 5
Total Passes 672 307
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 12 2
Shots off Target 11 1
Possession 69% 31%
Accurate Passes 597 220
Shots Inside Box 20 4
Saves 2 8
Shots Outside Box 10 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ajax took the lead in the 24th minute with a goal from J. Kluivert, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The introduction of M. Cassierra in the 63rd minute proved effective, with the player scoring the fourth goal in the 71st minute.
  • ▸ GO Ahead Eagles were reduced to ten men after Marcel Ritzmaier received a red card in the 80th minute, further sealing Ajax's dominance.