Match report
AZ Alkmaar Stuns Ajax with 2-0 Victory in Eredivisie
Ajax
0–2
FT
AZ Alkmaar
Mar 1, 2020
AZ Alkmaar stunned reigning Eredivisie champions Ajax with a decisive 2-0 victory at Johan Cruyff Arena, moving them up the league table. M. Boadu and O. Idrissi were the scorers for AZ Alkmaar, who played with determination and tactical precision throughout the game.
Key Facts
- • AZ Alkmaar defeats Ajax 2-0 in the Eredivisie
- • M. Boadu scores first goal for AZ Alkmaar at minute 4
- • O. Idrissi secures second goal for AZ Alkmaar at minute 74
- • F. Midtsjø and T. Koopmeiners provide assists
- • Two yellow cards issued to AZ Alkmaar players O. Wijndal and R. Leeuwin
Lineups
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)
- 22 H. Ziyech (F)
- 6 D. van de Beek (M)
- 8 C. Eiting (M)
- 10 D. Tadić (F)
- 11 Q. Promes (F)
Substitutes
- 9 K. Huntelaar
- 47 Danilo
- 23 L. Traoré
- 29 R. Gravenberch
- 26 J. Ekkelenkamp
- 4 E. Álvarez
- 33 D. Kotarski
- 18 R. Marin
- 41 J. Timber
- 1 Bruno Varela
AZ Alkmaar
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 M. Bizot (G)
- 27 R. Leeuwin (D)
- 2 J. Svensson (D)
- 15 O. Wijndal (D)
- 20 J. Clasie (M)
- 6 F. Midtsjø (M)
- 10 D. de Wit (M)
- 8 T. Koopmeiners (D)
- 11 O. Idrissi (F)
- 9 M. Boadu (F)
- 7 C. Stengs (F)
Substitutes
- 5 T. Ouwejan
- 26 Y. Sugawara
- 14 F. Druijf
- 29 J. Kramer
- 22 R. de Boer
- 21 K. Goudmijn
- 18 H. Evjen
- 17 Z. Aboukhlal
- 16 J. Schendelaar
Timeline
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4' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalM. Boadu · Assist: F. Midtsjø -
67' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardO. Wijndal -
74' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalO. Idrissi · Assist: T. Koopmeiners -
79' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardR. Leeuwin -
81' Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: Hakim Ziyech · On: K. Huntelaar -
82' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Idrissi · On: T. Ouwejan -
90'+1 AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Boadu · On: Ferdy Druijf -
90'+2 AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Midtsjø · On: Y. Sugawara
Match Stats
| Stat | Ajax | AZ Alkmaar |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 4 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 77% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 11 |
| Corners | 9 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 586 | 376 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 5 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Accurate Passes | 509 | 288 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Early goal by M. Boadu in the 4th minute set the tone for AZ Alkmaar's performance
- ▸ Second goal by O. Idrissi in the 74th minute sealed the victory for AZ Alkmaar, despite two yellow cards issued to their players