Match report

AZ Alkmaar Stuns Ajax with 2-0 Victory in Eredivisie

Ajax
Ajax
0–2
FT
AZ Alkmaar
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

  1. AZ Alkmaar
    4' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Boadu · Assist: F. Midtsjø
  2. AZ Alkmaar
    67' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    O. Wijndal
  3. AZ Alkmaar
    74' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Idrissi · Assist: T. Koopmeiners
  4. AZ Alkmaar
    79' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    R. Leeuwin
  5. Ajax
    81' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Hakim Ziyech · On: K. Huntelaar
  6. AZ Alkmaar
    82' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Idrissi · On: T. Ouwejan
  7. AZ Alkmaar
    90'+1 AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Boadu · On: Ferdy Druijf
  8. AZ Alkmaar
    90'+2 AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: 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