Match report

Heracles Stuns Ajax with 1-0 Victory in Eredivisie Clash

Heracles
Heracles
1–0
FT
Ajax
Ajax
Feb 23, 2020

Heracles stunned top-flight side Ajax with a 1-0 victory in a closely contested Eredivisie match on Sunday. The game was a testament to Heracles' defensive resilience as they managed to hold off Ajax's relentless attack, with the decisive goal coming from Chris Dessers in the 77th minute.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Heracles 1 - 0 Ajax
  • • Goal: Chris Dessers (77') for Heracles
  • • Yellow Cards: M. Osman (41'), O. Kiomourtzoglou (82') for Heracles; Ryan Gravenberch (61'), R. Babel (70') for Ajax
  • • Substitutions: Lisandro Martínez (46'), R. Babel (72'), J. Ekkelenkamp (80') for Ajax; M. Rossmann (72'), S. van der Water (75'), Mauro Junior (83') for Heracles

Lineups

Heracles

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Blaswich (G)
  • 2 T. Breukers (D)
  • 23 M. Rossmann (D)
  • 34 J. Hardeveld (D)
  • 13 M. Knoester (D)
  • 52 A. Merkel (M)
  • 10 Mauro Júnior (F)
  • 22 O. Kiomourtzoglou (M)
  • 14 Mohammed Osman (M)
  • 9 C. Dessers (F)
  • 37 D. Burgzorg (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 D. Van den Buijs
  • 11 S. van der Water
  • 21 S. Jakubiak
  • 7 J. Cijntje
  • 15 L. Schoofs
  • 26 K. Bucker
  • 8 T. Bijleveld
  • 16 M. Brouwer
  • 17 A. Szöke

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Onana (G)
  • 17 D. Blind (D)
  • 31 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 2 P. Schuurs (D)
  • 21 L. Martínez (M)
  • 28 S. Dest (D)
  • 6 D. van de Beek (M)
  • 29 R. Gravenberch
  • 49 R. Babel (F)
  • 9 K. Huntelaar (F)
  • 10 D. Tadić (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 C. Eiting
  • 47 Danilo
  • 26 J. Ekkelenkamp
  • 41 J. Timber
  • 18 R. Marin
  • 23 L. Traoré
  • 1 Bruno Varela
  • 33 D. Kotarski
  • 4 E. Álvarez

Timeline

  1. Heracles
    41' Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    M. Osman
  2. Ajax
    46' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lisandro Martínez · On: C. Eiting
  3. Ajax
    61' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    Ryan Gravenberch
  4. Ajax
    70' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    R. Babel
  5. Heracles
    72' Heracles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Rossmann · On: Dario Van Den Buijs
  6. Ajax
    72' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Babel · On: Danilo Pereira
  7. Heracles
    75' Heracles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Osman · On: S. van der Water
  8. Heracles
    77' Heracles Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Dessers · Assist: Janis Blaswich
  9. Ajax
    80' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Gravenberch · On: J. Ekkelenkamp
  10. Heracles
    82' Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    O. Kiomourtzoglou
  11. Heracles
    83' Heracles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mauro Junior · On: S. Jakubiak

Match Stats

Stat Heracles Ajax
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 69% 76%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 26
Corners 4 10
Total Passes 385 584
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 10
Shots on Target 6 5
Shots off Target 3 11
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 267 445
Shots Inside Box 9 19
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chris Dessers' goal in the 77th minute was the turning point of the match, giving Heracles the lead and confidence to hold off Ajax's attacks.
  • ▸ Ajax's multiple yellow cards and substitutions in the second half weakened their attacking prowess, allowing Heracles to secure the victory.