Match report

Ajax Defeats VVV Venlo 4-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Ajax
Ajax
4–1
FT
VVV Venlo
VVV Venlo
Apr 19, 2018

Ajax demonstrated their dominance as they defeated VVV Venlo 4-1 in a thrilling Eredivisie match. Despite VVV Venlo taking an early lead through Ralf Seuntjens, Ajax mounted a remarkable comeback with goals from David Neres, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, and Hakim Ziyech ensuring a comfortable victory. The win further cements Ajax's position in the Eredivisie standings.

Key Facts

  • • Ajax 4-1 VVV Venlo in the Eredivisie
  • • Ralf Seuntjens scored for VVV Venlo in the 43rd minute
  • • David Neres equalized for Ajax from a corner in the 45th minute
  • • Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored in the 59th minute, assisted by David Neres
  • • Hakim Ziyech extended the lead in the 79th minute, assisted by Donny van de Beek

Lineups

Ajax

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Onana (G)
  • 3 J. Veltman (D)
  • 4 M. de Ligt (D)
  • 5 M. Wöber (D)
  • 20 L. Schöne (M)
  • 10 H. Ziyech (M)
  • 6 D. van de Beek (M)
  • 40 N. Mazraoui (D)
  • 9 K. Huntelaar (F)
  • 45 J. Kluivert (F)
  • 7 David Neres (F)

Substitutes

  • 43 R. Kristensen
  • 25 K. Dolberg
  • 47 J. Ekkelenkamp
  • 28 L. Orejuela
  • 19 M. Cassierra
  • 36 D. de Wit
  • 33 K. Lamprou
  • 41 A. Matusiwa
  • 44 M. Bakker

VVV Venlo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Unnerstall (G)
  • 3 J. Promes (D)
  • 5 L. Labylle (D)
  • 13 N. Röseler (D)
  • 2 M. Rutten (D)
  • 20 D. van Bruggen (M)
  • 17 T. Dekker (D)
  • 6 D. Post (M)
  • 9 R. Seuntjens (M)
  • 19 T. Hunte (F)
  • 7 V. van Crooij (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 R. Janssen
  • 25 E. Korkmaz
  • 37 E. Linthorst
  • 31 B. Verbong
  • 15 R. Castelen
  • 26 E. Riis
  • 16 D. van Crooij
  • 24 L. Bezzat

Timeline

  1. VVV Venlo
    12' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Post · On: Roel Janssen
  2. Ajax
    39' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joël Veltman · On: R. Kristensen
  3. VVV Venlo
    43' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    Ralf Seuntjens
  4. Ajax
    45'+3 Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    David Neres
  5. Ajax
    59' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Huntelaar · Assist: David Neres
  6. Ajax
    68' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Huntelaar · On: K. Dolberg
  7. VVV Venlo
    70' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Promes · On: E. Korkmaz
  8. Ajax
    79' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    Hakim Ziyech · Assist: D. van de Beek
  9. Ajax
    84' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Mazraoui · On: J. Ekkelenkamp
  10. VVV Venlo
    89' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Moreno Rutten · On: E. Linthorst

Match Stats

Stat Ajax VVV Venlo
Fouls 4 8
Pass Accuracy 90% 61%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 32 11
Corners 11 0
Total Passes 708 225
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 13 3
Shots off Target 14 6
Possession 75% 25%
Accurate Passes 635 138
Shots Inside Box 20 5
Saves 2 9
Shots Outside Box 12 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ajax equalized in the 45th minute with a goal from David Neres, shifting the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Klaas-Jan Huntelaar's goal in the 59th minute solidified Ajax's control over the game, leaving VVV Venlo struggling to maintain their early advantage