Match report
Twente Stuns Ajax with 2-1 Victory in Eredivisie Clash
Ajax
1–2
FT
Twente
Apr 4, 2026
In a surprising turn of events, Twente secured a 2-1 victory over Ajax in a high-stakes Eredivisie match. Twente's R. Zerrouki and Bart van Rooij scored the decisive goals, overcoming a late equalizer from Ajax's W. Weghorst.
Key Facts
- • Twente's R. Zerrouki scored the first goal in the 18th minute, assisted by S. Orjasaeter.
- • Ajax's W. Weghorst equalized in the 32nd minute, assisted by M. Godts.
- • Bart van Rooij scored the winning goal for Twente in the 79th minute, assisted by S. Lammers.
- • Ajax had multiple yellow cards, including Weghorst, Gloukh, and Berghuis.
Lineups
Ajax
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 26 Maarten Paes (G)
- 3 Anton Gaaei (D)
- 37 Josip Šutalo (D)
- 15 Youri Baas (D)
- 2 Lucas Rosa (D)
- 23 Steven Berghuis (M)
- 24 Jorthy Mokio (M)
- 48 Sean Steur (M)
- 17 Oliver Edvardsen (F)
- 25 Wout Weghorst (F)
- 11 Mika Godts (F)
Substitutes
- 4 Ko Itakura
- 53 Mylo van der Lans
- 44 Mark Verkuijl
- 10 Oscar Gloukh
- 5 Owen Wijndal
- 67 Mohamed Abdalla
- 52 Paul Reverson
- 9 Kasper Dolberg
- 19 Don-Angelo Konadu
- 12 Joeri Heerkens
- 30 Aaron Bouwman
- 7 Maher Carrizo
Twente
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Lars Unnerstall (G)
- 28 Bart van Rooij (D)
- 23 Stav Lemkin (D)
- 43 Ruud Nijstad (D)
- 39 Mats Rots (D)
- 6 Ramiz Zerrouki (M)
- 14 Kristian Hlynsson (M)
- 20 Thomas Van den Belt (M)
- 11 Daan Rots (F)
- 10 Sam Lammers (F)
- 27 Sondre Ørjasæter (F)
Substitutes
- 21 Sam Karssies
- 25 Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink
- 22 Przemysław Tytoń
- 38 Max Bruns
- 32 Arno Verschueren
- 3 Robin Pröpper
- 9 Ricky van Wolfswinkel
- 12 Guilherme Peixoto
- 42 Daouda Weidmann
- 7 Marko Pjaca
- 8 Taylor Booth
- 4 Mathias Kjølø
Timeline
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18' Twente Goal · Normal GoalR. Zerrouki · Assist: S. Orjasaeter
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32' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalW. Weghorst · Assist: M. Godts
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41' Ajax Card · Yellow CardO. Edvardsen
Tripping
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55' Ajax Card · Yellow CardA. Gaaei
Holding
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57' Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Edvardsen · On: O. Gloukh
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61' Twente Card · Yellow CardD. Rots
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63' Twente subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Rots · On: M. Pjaca
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63' Ajax Card · Yellow CardO. Gloukh
Foul
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64' Twente Card · Yellow CardS. Lemkin
Foul
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69' Ajax Card · Yellow CardS. Berghuis
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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71' Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Berghuis · On: M. Carrizo
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71' Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Weghorst · On: D. Konadu
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79' Twente Goal · Normal GoalBart van Rooij · Assist: S. Lammers
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85' Twente subst · Substitution 2Off: T. van den Belt · On: M. Kjolo
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85' Twente subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Orjasaeter · On: Ricky van Wolfswinkel
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89' Ajax subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Gaaei · On: K. Dolberg
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90' Twente subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Hlynsson · On: A. Verschueren
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90' Twente subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Lammers · On: Robin Pröpper
Match Stats
| Stat | Ajax | Twente |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 85% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 16 |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 504 | 476 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 7 |
| xG | 0.94 | 1.37 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 426 | 403 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 11 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Twente's early goal by R. Zerrouki in the 18th minute set the tone for a dominant first half, putting pressure on Ajax to respond.
- ▸ The late goal by Bart van Rooij in the 79th minute was crucial, giving Twente a lead they would not relinquish, despite Ajax's attempts to equalize.