Match report
Ajax Defeats Excelsior 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash
Excelsior
1–2
FT
Ajax
May 6, 2018
Ajax emerged victorious over Excelsior with a 2-1 scoreline in a thrilling Eredivisie encounter. The match saw an early own goal by Ajax's Matthijs de Ligt, followed by two crucial goals from the visitors, including a penalty by Kasper Dolberg, ensuring Ajax's dominance.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Excelsior 1–2 Ajax
- • Own goal by Matthijs de Ligt for Excelsior in the 20th minute
- • Goal by Justin Kluivert (assist by Hakim Ziyech) in the 48th minute
- • Penalty goal by Kasper Dolberg in the 53rd minute
- • Substitutions: Ajax brought in Davy Klaassen, Mounir Cassierra, and Jere Uronen
Lineups
Excelsior
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 25 Ö. Kristinsson (G)
- 15 J. Mattheij (D)
- 2 K. Karami (D)
- 30 J. de Wijs (D)
- 7 A. Hadouir (F)
- 8 R. Koolwijk (M)
- 22 Jeffry Fortes (D)
- 14 A. Messaoud (M)
- 6 H. Faik (M)
- 9 M. van Duinen (F)
- 11 S. Elbers (F)
Substitutes
- 20 L. Garcia
- 18 K. Vermeulen
- 23 J. Caenepeel
- 3 S. O'Neill
- 4 W. Faes
- 12 T. Zwarthoed
- 16 M. Havekotte
- 21 D. Haspolat
- 28 L. Burnet
- 33 M. Afaker
Ajax
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 33 K. Lamprou (G)
- 31 N. Tagliafico (D)
- 4 M. de Ligt (D)
- 20 L. Schöne (M)
- 10 H. Ziyech (M)
- 6 D. van de Beek (M)
- 41 A. Matusiwa (M)
- 40 N. Mazraoui (D)
- 9 K. Huntelaar (F)
- 25 K. Dolberg (F)
- 45 J. Kluivert (F)
Substitutes
- 7 David Neres
- 19 M. Cassierra
- 47 J. Ekkelenkamp
- 1 A. Onana
- 28 L. Orejuela
- 36 D. de Wit
- 43 R. Kristensen
- 44 M. Bakker
Timeline
-
20' Excelsior Goal · Own GoalM. de Ligt
-
38' Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Huntelaar · On: David Neres
-
48' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalJ. Kluivert · Assist: Hakim Ziyech
-
53' Ajax Goal · PenaltyK. Dolberg
-
69' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Hadouir · On: L. García
-
72' Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Dolberg · On: M. Cassierra
-
73' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Messaoud · On: K. Vermeulen
-
79' Excelsior subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Koolwijk · On: J. Caenepeel
-
86' Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: D. van de Beek · On: J. Ekkelenkamp
Match Stats
| Stat | Excelsior | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 84% |
| Offsides | 0 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 23 |
| Corners | 8 | 11 |
| Total Passes | 322 | 580 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 12 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 6 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Accurate Passes | 232 | 486 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 18 |
| Saves | 8 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The own goal by Matthijs de Ligt in the 20th minute initially gave Excelsior the lead, but Ajax quickly retaliated.
- ▸ Ajax's equalizing goal by Justin Kluivert in the 48th minute and subsequent penalty by Kasper Dolberg in the 53rd minute shifted the momentum decisively in their favor.