Match report

Ajax Defeats Heerenveen 3-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Heerenveen
Heerenveen
1–3
FT
Ajax
Ajax
Mar 7, 2020

Ajax stormed past Heerenveen with a 3-1 victory in the Eredivisie, showcasing their offensive prowess. Despite a late goal from Van Bergen, Heerenveen couldn't overcome the early dominance of the Amsterdam giants. Dusan Tadic was the standout performer, netting two goals within three minutes, while Quincy Promes added another for Ajax. Heerenveen fought back but couldn't close the gap, securing only a consolation goal.

Key Facts

  • • Dusan Tadic scored twice (57' and 60') for Ajax
  • • Quincy Promes added another goal for Ajax (63')
  • • Van Bergen scored the only goal for Heerenveen (67')
  • • Jurriën Timber received a yellow card for Ajax (12')
  • • R. Kongolo received a yellow card for Heerenveen (89')

Lineups

Heerenveen

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 F. Bednarek (G)
  • 16 R. van Rhijn (D)
  • 2 S. Floranus (D)
  • 14 I. Drešević (D)
  • 18 S. Botman (D)
  • 6 H. Faik (M)
  • 10 A. Halilović (F)
  • 21 R. Kongolo (M)
  • 20 J. Veerman (M)
  • 11 M. van Bergen (F)
  • 8 C. Ejuke (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 R. Hajal
  • 9 J. Odgaard
  • 26 A. van der Heide
  • 3 D. Høegh
  • 31 H. Akujobi
  • 24 T. Doornbusch
  • 13 J. Bruijn
  • 5 L. Woudenberg

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Onana (G)
  • 17 D. Blind (D)
  • 31 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 21 L. Martínez (M)
  • 41 J. Timber (D)
  • 28 S. Dest (D)
  • 22 H. Ziyech (M)
  • 6 D. van de Beek (M)
  • 10 D. Tadić (F)
  • 11 Q. Promes (F)
  • 23 L. Traoré (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 R. Gravenberch
  • 4 E. Álvarez
  • 9 K. Huntelaar
  • 1 Bruno Varela
  • 18 R. Marin
  • 26 J. Ekkelenkamp
  • 2 P. Schuurs
  • 8 C. Eiting
  • 47 Danilo
  • 35 K. Scherpen

Timeline

  1. Ajax
    12' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    Jurriën Timber
  2. Ajax
    57' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Tadić
  3. Ajax
    60' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Tadić · Assist: N. Tagliafico
  4. Ajax
    63' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    Q. Promes · Assist: L. Traore
  5. Heerenveen
    67' Heerenveen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. van Bergen · Assist: Joey Veerman
  6. Ajax
    68' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Hakim Ziyech · On: R. Gravenberch
  7. Heerenveen
    72' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Faik · On: R. Al Hajj
  8. Heerenveen
    72' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Halilovic · On: J. Odgaard
  9. Ajax
    82' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jurriën Timber · On: Edson Álvarez
  10. Ajax
    85' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Traore · On: K. Huntelaar
  11. Heerenveen
    89' Heerenveen Card · Yellow Card
    R. Kongolo

Match Stats

Stat Heerenveen Ajax
Fouls 9 5
Pass Accuracy 69% 77%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 14
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 321 516
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 5 7
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes 222 398
Shots Inside Box 4 12
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dusan Tadic's quick-fire double in the 57th and 60th minutes shifted the momentum in Ajax's favor, putting the team in control
  • ▸ Quincy Promes' goal in the 63rd minute sealed Ajax's dominance and effectively ended Heerenveen's hopes of a comeback