Match report

Ajax Defeats Willem II 3-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Willem II
Willem II
1–3
FT
Ajax
Ajax
May 14, 2017

Ajax demonstrated their superiority in a 3-1 victory over Willem II at the Abe Lenstra Stadium, securing a vital three points in the Eredivisie. Goals from Kasper Dolberg, Daley Sinkgraven, and Donny van de Beek ensured Ajax maintained their position in the league standings, despite a late consolation goal from Willem II's Jeroen Schuurman.

Key Facts

  • • Ajax scored the first goal in the 38th minute through Kasper Dolberg, assisted by Justin Kluivert.
  • • Daley Sinkgraven extended Ajax's lead to 2-0 in the 48th minute, with a pass from Donny van de Beek.
  • • Donny van de Beek was substituted in the 52nd minute for Amin Younes, as Ajax made tactical adjustments.
  • • Donny Klaassen secured Ajax's third goal in the 66th minute, with another assist from Justin Kluivert.
  • • Jeroen Schuurman scored a consolation goal for Willem II in the 82nd minute, assisted by Jasper Croux.

Lineups

Willem II

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Lamprou (G)
  • 4 J. Peters (D)
  • 29 D. Lachman (D)
  • 46 P. van Anholt (D)
  • 45 T. Kok (M)
  • 6 F. Ojo (M)
  • 20 A. Kali (M)
  • 8 T. Haye (M)
  • 7 J. Schuurman (M)
  • 9 Fran Sol (F)
  • 28 Asumah (F)

Substitutes

  • 58 O. Oularé
  • 14 J. Croux
  • 3 F. Heerkens
  • 50 V. van den Bogert
  • 10 E. Falkenburg
  • 17 B. van den Boomen
  • 23 N. Bertrams
  • 30 A. Calcan
  • 31 M. Branderhorst

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Onana (G)
  • 2 K. Tete (D)
  • 4 J. Riedewald (D)
  • 5 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 36 M. de Ligt (D)
  • 10 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 30 D. van de Beek (M)
  • 21 F. de Jong (M)
  • 25 K. Dolberg (F)
  • 45 J. Kluivert (F)
  • 7 David Neres (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 B. Traoré
  • 34 A. Nouri
  • 16 H. Westermann
  • 3 J. Veltman
  • 11 A. Younes
  • 17 V. Černý
  • 19 M. Cassierra
  • 22 H. Ziyech
  • 26 N. Viergever
  • 33 D. Boer

Timeline

  1. Ajax
    38' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Dolberg · Assist: J. Kluivert
  2. Ajax
    46' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Dolberg · On: Bertrand Traoré
  3. Ajax
    48' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sanchez · Assist: D. van de Beek
  4. Willem II
    51' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Asumah · On: O. Oularé
  5. Ajax
    52' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. van de Beek · On: A. Nouri
  6. Ajax
    66' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Klaassen · Assist: J. Kluivert
  7. Willem II
    69' Willem II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Ojo · On: F. Heerkens
  8. Ajax
    71' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. de Ligt · On: Heiko Westermann
  9. Willem II
    82' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Schuurman · Assist: J. Croux
  10. Willem II
    85' Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    J. Peters

Match Stats

Stat Willem II Ajax
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 67% 86%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 20
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 292 599
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 4 7
Shots off Target 1 8
Possession 33% 67%
Accurate Passes 197 516
Shots Inside Box 6 14
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kasper Dolberg's early goal in the 38th minute set Ajax on course for victory, giving them the confidence to control the game.
  • ▸ Daley Sinkgraven's goal just after halftime in the 48th minute effectively sealed Ajax's win, making it difficult for Willem II to mount a comeback.