Match report

Ajax Defeats Twente 2-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Ajax
Ajax
2–0
FT
Twente
Twente
May 18, 2025

Ajax held off the determined challenge of Twente to secure a vital 2-0 win in their Eredivisie encounter, thanks to early and late strikes by J. Henderson and Wouter Weghorst respectively.

Key Facts

  • • J. Henderson scored the opening goal for Ajax at the 28th minute with an assist from Y. Regeer.
  • • Twente's Sven Steijn received a yellow card for fouling in the 40th minute.
  • • Wouter Weghorst sealed the victory with his second-half goal, assisted by Bertrand Traoré.
  • • Ajax made multiple substitutions to maintain their momentum and control over Twente.

Lineups

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Pasveer (G)
  • 2 Lucas Rosa (D)
  • 37 J. Šutalo (D)
  • 4 J. Hato (D)
  • 5 O. Wijndal (D)
  • 18 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 6 J. Henderson (M)
  • 44 Y. Regeer (M)
  • 23 S. Berghuis (F)
  • 9 B. Brobbey (F)
  • 8 K. Taylor (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 W. Weghorst
  • 31 J. Mokio
  • 11 M. Godts
  • 20 B. Traoré
  • 36 D. Janse
  • 16 Matheus
  • 29 C. Rasmussen
  • 24 D. Rugani
  • 13 A. Kaplan
  • 12 J. Gorter
  • 28 K. Fitz-Jim
  • 17 O. Edvardsen

Twente

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 P. Tytoń (G)
  • 28 B. van Rooij (D)
  • 2 M. Hilgers (D)
  • 38 M. Bruns (D)
  • 5 B. Kuipers (D)
  • 4 M. Kjølø (M)
  • 23 M. Sadílek (M)
  • 19 Y. Taha (M)
  • 14 S. Steijn (M)
  • 18 M. Vlap (M)
  • 9 R. van Wolfswinkel (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Van Hoorenbeeck
  • 32 A. Verschueren
  • 30 S. Ltaief
  • 11 D. Rots
  • 25 L. Vennegoor of Hesselink
  • 8 T. Booth
  • 21 S. Karssies
  • 41 G. Besselink
  • 29 H. Kuster
  • 3 G. Lagerbielke
  • 47 G. Alders
  • 31 Y. Gerritsen

Timeline

  1. Ajax
    28' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Henderson · Assist: Y. Regeer
  2. Twente
    40' Twente Card · Yellow Card
    S. Steijn

    Foul

  3. Twente
    46' Twente subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Hilgers · On: A. Van Hoorenbeeck
  4. Ajax
    55' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Brobbey · On: W. Weghorst
  5. Ajax
    55' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas Rosa · On: J. Mokio
  6. Ajax
    59' Ajax Var · Goal cancelled
    W. Weghorst
  7. Twente
    64' Twente subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Sadilek · On: A. Verschueren
  8. Ajax
    66' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Wijndal · On: M. Godts
  9. Twente
    68' Twente Card · Yellow Card
    A. Verschueren

    Foul

  10. Ajax
    76' Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Berghuis · On: Bertrand Traoré
  11. Ajax
    76' Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Regeer · On: Dies Janse
  12. Twente
    76' Twente subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Taha · On: S. Ltaief
  13. Twente
    77' Twente subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ricky van Wolfswinkel · On: D. Rots
  14. Twente
    82' Twente subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Kuipers · On: L. Vennegoor of Hesselink
  15. Ajax
    90' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Weghorst · Assist: Bertrand Traoré

Match Stats

Stat Ajax Twente
Fouls 10 17
Pass Accuracy 84% 83%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 7
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 472 424
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 1.74 0.79
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 398 354
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Henderson gave Ajax a significant boost in the match, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ Twente's struggles increased after Weghorst scored late in the game, making any comeback attempt difficult.