Match report

Ajax Defeats AZ Alkmaar 3-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Ajax
Ajax
3–0
FT
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar
Apr 29, 2018

Ajax continued their dominance in the Eredivisie with a convincing 3-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar. Goals from Donny van de Beek, Justin Kluivert, and David Neres ensured Ajax maintained their strong form in the league. The match was characterized by AZ Alkmaar's defensive struggles and early yellow cards for Gudmundur Thorarinsson and Jonas Svensson, which seemed to affect their morale.

Key Facts

  • • Ajax 3–0 AZ Alkmaar (Final Score)
  • • Donny van de Beek scored in the 38th minute (assisted by Matthijs de Ligt)
  • • Justin Kluivert scored in the 49th minute (assisted by Klaas-Jan Huntelaar)
  • • David Neres scored in the 87th minute (assisted by Hakim Ziyech)
  • • Gudmundur Thorarinsson and Jonas Svensson received yellow cards for AZ Alkmaar

Lineups

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Onana (G)
  • 31 N. Tagliafico (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

  • 25 K. Dolberg
  • 47 J. Ekkelenkamp
  • 43 R. Kristensen
  • 33 K. Lamprou
  • 36 D. de Wit
  • 41 A. Matusiwa
  • 44 M. Bakker
  • 46 K. Sierhuis

AZ Alkmaar

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bizot (G)
  • 4 R. Vlaar (D)
  • 2 J. Svensson (D)
  • 12 P. Hatzidiakos (D)
  • 5 T. Ouwejan (D)
  • 6 F. Midtsjø (M)
  • 20 M. Seuntjens (F)
  • 14 T. Koopmeiners (M)
  • 15 G. Til (M)
  • 7 A. Jahanbakhsh (F)
  • 38 F. Druijf (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 O. Wijndal
  • 18 I. Bel Hassani
  • 8 J. van Overeem
  • 3 R. van Eijden
  • 16 G. Coutinho
  • 23 R. van Rhijn
  • 25 N. Olij

Timeline

  1. AZ Alkmaar
    25' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Ouwejan · On: O. Wijndal
  2. AZ Alkmaar
    31' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    G. Til
  3. Ajax
    38' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    D. van de Beek · Assist: M. de Ligt
  4. Ajax
    49' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kluivert · Assist: K. Huntelaar
  5. AZ Alkmaar
    55' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    Jonas Svensson
  6. AZ Alkmaar
    64' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ferdy Druijf · On: Iliass Bel Hassani
  7. Ajax
    66' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Huntelaar · On: K. Dolberg
  8. AZ Alkmaar
    79' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Vlaar · On: Joris van Overeem
  9. Ajax
    87' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Mazraoui · On: J. Ekkelenkamp
  10. Ajax
    87' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    David Neres · Assist: Hakim Ziyech
  11. Ajax
    90' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: David Neres · On: R. Kristensen

Match Stats

Stat Ajax AZ Alkmaar
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 81%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 18 13
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 477 422
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 6 4
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 399 340
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Donny van de Beek's goal in the 38th minute broke the deadlock and gave Ajax a significant advantage, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
  • ▸ The second goal by Justin Kluivert in the 49th minute effectively sealed the win for Ajax, leaving AZ Alkmaar struggling to mount a comeback.