Match report

Vitesse Stuns Ajax with a Thrilling 2-2 Draw in Eredivisie

Vitesse
Vitesse
2–2
FT
Ajax
Ajax
May 15, 2022

In a riveting encounter at the DSB Stadion, Vitesse stunned Ajax with two quick-fire goals in the second half to salvage a 2-2 draw against their Eredivisie rivals. Lionel Openda was instrumental for Vitesse, scoring twice within three minutes, while B. Brobbey and Edson Álvarez found the back of the net for Ajax.

Key Facts

  • • B. Brobbey (Ajax) opened the scoring in the 15th minute with an assist from D. Tadić.
  • • L. Openda (Vitesse) equalized at 52 minutes with an assist by M. Manhoef.
  • • Openda scored again for Vitesse three minutes later, leveling the scoreline at 2-2.
  • • Edson Álvarez (Ajax) found the net in the 87th minute to make it 2-2.

Lineups

Vitesse

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schubert (G)
  • 2 E. Dasa (M)
  • 3 D. Doekhi (D)
  • 42 M. Manhoef (M)
  • 39 E. Cornelisse (D)
  • 21 M. Bero (F)
  • 10 R. Bazoer (D)
  • 8 S. Tronstad (M)
  • 36 P. Vroegh (M)
  • 22 T. Domgjoni (M)
  • 7 L. Openda (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 T. Buitink
  • 9 A. Grbić
  • 40 D. Huisman
  • 27 R. Yapi
  • 11 N. Frederiksen
  • 24 J. Houwen
  • 33 D. Reiziger
  • 52 G. van Zwam

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 16 J. Gorter (G)
  • 17 D. Blind (D)
  • 31 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 15 D. Rensch (D)
  • 4 E. Álvarez (M)
  • 25 K. Taylor (M)
  • 44 Y. Regeer (D)
  • 10 D. Tadić (M)
  • 23 S. Berghuis (M)
  • 22 S. Haller (F)
  • 18 B. Brobbey (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 D. Klaassen
  • 20 M. Kudus
  • 46 A. Salah-Eddine
  • 53 L. van Gelderen
  • 30 M. Daramy
  • 1 M. Stekelenburg
  • 27 M. Ihattaren
  • 41 E. Llansana
  • 33 P. Tytoń
  • 43 N. Musampa

Timeline

  1. Ajax
    15' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Brobbey · Assist: D. Tadić
  2. Ajax
    24' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    Edson Álvarez

    Foul

  3. Vitesse
    52' Vitesse Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Openda · Assist: M. Manhoef
  4. Vitesse
    53' Vitesse subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Vroegh · On: T. Buitink
  5. Vitesse
    53' Vitesse subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Domgjoni · On: A. Grbic
  6. Vitesse
    56' Vitesse Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Openda
  7. Ajax
    57' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Haller · On: D. Klaassen
  8. Ajax
    64' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Rensch · On: M. Kudus
  9. Ajax
    64' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Tagliafico · On: A. Salah-Eddine
  10. Ajax
    73' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    D. Blind

    Argument

  11. Ajax
    76' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    D. Klaassen

    Argument

  12. Ajax
    79' Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Regeer · On: Liam van Gelderen
  13. Ajax
    79' Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Brobbey · On: M. Daramy
  14. Ajax
    87' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    Edson Álvarez · Assist: S. Berghuis
  15. Vitesse
    89' Vitesse subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Bero · On: Daan Huisman
  16. Vitesse
    89' Vitesse subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Manhoef · On: R. Yapi

Match Stats

Stat Vitesse Ajax
Fouls 6 6
Pass Accuracy 73% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 14
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 330 532
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 6 4
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 242 458
Shots Inside Box 9 11
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Openda's brace in the second half was a turning point, giving Vitesse control over the game and securing them an unexpected draw.
  • ▸ The introduction of S. Haller for Ajax mid-game provided a much-needed spark but failed to turn the tide completely.