Match report

Ajax Defeats De Graafschap 4-1 in Eredivisie Clash

De Graafschap
De Graafschap
1–4
FT
Ajax
Ajax
May 15, 2019

Ajax demonstrated their superior class to defeat De Graafschap 4-1 in a thrilling Eredivisie encounter. Goals from L. Schöne, Nicolás Tagliafico, and two from Dusan Tadić ensured Ajax's victory, despite Yassine El Jebli’s consolation goal for De Graafschap.

Key Facts

  • • Ajax secured their victory with goals from L. Schöne (37'), Nicolás Tagliafico (44'), Dusan Tadić (penalty, 67' and 87')
  • • Yassine El Jebli scored for De Graafschap (40')
  • • Azor Matusiwa received a yellow card for De Graafschap (66')
  • • Substitutions included N. Mazraoui for R. Kristensen, Kasper Dolberg for L. Schöne, and D. van de Beek for D. de Wit for Ajax

Lineups

De Graafschap

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 N. Bertrams (G)
  • 5 J. Tutuarima (D)
  • 44 L. Owusu (D)
  • 4 L. Nieuwpoort
  • 2 B. Straalman (D)
  • 9 N. Bahoui (F)
  • 8 J. Vet (M)
  • 20 Y. El Jebli (M)
  • 21 A. Matusiwa (M)
  • 11 D. van Mieghem (F)
  • 22 F. Serrarens (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 D. Burgzorg
  • 28 F. Olijve
  • 10 S. Nijland
  • 13 J. Rondeel
  • 1 H. Jurjus
  • 35 C. Benschop
  • 6 R. Klaasen
  • 23 S. Nieuwpoort

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Onana (G)
  • 17 D. Blind (D)
  • 31 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 4 M. de Ligt (D)
  • 20 L. Schöne (M)
  • 22 H. Ziyech (F)
  • 6 D. van de Beek (M)
  • 12 N. Mazraoui (D)
  • 21 F. de Jong (M)
  • 9 K. Huntelaar (F)
  • 10 D. Tadić (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 R. Kristensen
  • 25 K. Dolberg
  • 30 D. de Wit
  • 26 K. Lamprou
  • 16 L. Magallán
  • 19 Z. Labyad
  • 8 D. Sinkgraven
  • 37 N. Lang
  • 28 Bruno Varela
  • 40 J. Ekkelenkamp
  • 3 J. Veltman
  • 7 David Neres

Timeline

  1. Ajax
    37' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Schöne
  2. De Graafschap
    40' De Graafschap Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. El Jebli · Assist: N. Bahoui
  3. Ajax
    44' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Tagliafico · Assist: Hakim Ziyech
  4. Ajax
    59' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Mazraoui · On: R. Kristensen
  5. Ajax
    63' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Schöne · On: K. Dolberg
  6. De Graafschap
    66' De Graafschap Card · Yellow Card
    Azor Matusiwa
  7. Ajax
    67' Ajax Goal · Penalty
    D. Tadić
  8. De Graafschap
    68' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. van Mieghem · On: D. Burgzorg
  9. De Graafschap
    73' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Azor Matusiwa · On: F. Olijve
  10. Ajax
    78' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. van de Beek · On: D. de Wit
  11. De Graafschap
    80' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Bahoui · On: S. Nijland
  12. Ajax
    87' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Tadić · Assist: D. Blind

Match Stats

Stat De Graafschap Ajax
Fouls 8 6
Pass Accuracy 73% 86%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 16
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 329 558
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 3 9
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes 240 478
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Schöne's goal in the 37th minute gave Ajax the early lead, which was quickly matched by Yassine El Jebli's equalizer for De Graafschap just three minutes later.
  • ▸ Nicolás Tagliafico's goal in the 44th minute and Dusan Tadić's penalty in the 67th minute shifted the momentum decisively in favor of Ajax.
  • ▸ Dusan Tadić’s second goal in the 87th minute sealed Ajax's dominance in the match, confirming their superior performance throughout the game.