Match report
Utrecht Stuns Ajax 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash
Ajax
1–2
FT
Utrecht
May 10, 2026
Utrecht stunned top-flight side Ajax with a 2-1 victory in the Eredivisie, showcasing a spirited performance that saw them clinch the win with goals from Niklas Vesterlund and Maarten van der Hoorn. Despite Weghorst's equalizer for Ajax, Utrecht held their ground to secure a hard-fought victory that leaves Ajax questioning their defensive solidity.
Key Facts
- • Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht) opened the scoring in the 81st minute
- • Wout Weghorst (Ajax) equalized for Ajax in the 84th minute
- • Maarten van der Hoorn (Utrecht) secured the win in the 97th minute
- • Sergej Berghuis (Ajax) was shown a yellow card in the 4th minute
- • Dennis de Wit (Utrecht) received a yellow card in the 38th minute
- • Stefan Steur (Ajax) was also given a yellow card in the 88th minute
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)
- 6 Youri Regeer (M)
- 10 Oscar Gloukh (M)
- 24 Jorthy Mokio (M)
- 23 Steven Berghuis (F)
- 9 Kasper Dolberg (F)
- 11 Mika Godts (F)
Substitutes
- 52 Paul Reverson
- 30 Aaron Bouwman
- 45 Ryan van de Pavert
- 32 Takehiro Tomiyasu
- 4 Ko Itakura
- 43 Rayane Bounida
- 7 Maher Carrizo
- 48 Sean Steur
- 18 Davy Klaassen
- 19 Don-Angelo Konadu
- 25 Wout Weghorst
- 17 Oliver Valaker Edvardsen
Utrecht
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Vasilis Barkas (G)
- 23 Niklas Vesterlund (D)
- 3 Mike Van der Hoorn (D)
- 44 Mike Eerdhuijzen (D)
- 16 Souffian El Karouani (D)
- 27 Alonzo Engwanda (M)
- 21 Gjivai Zechiël (M)
- 11 Jesper Karlsson (M)
- 20 Dani De Wit (M)
- 10 Yoann Cathline (M)
- 91 Sébastien Haller (F)
Substitutes
- 51 Mees Eppink
- 33 Kevin Gadellaa
- 24 Nick Viergever
- 53 Neal Viereck
- 57 Per Kloosterboer
- 2 Siebe Horemans
- 5 Emeka Adeile
- 43 Rafik El Arguioui
- 9 David Min
- 15 Adrian Blake
Timeline
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4' Ajax Card · Yellow CardS. Berghuis
Roughing
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15' Utrecht Card · Yellow CardJesper Karlsson
Roughing
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38' Utrecht Card · Yellow CardD. de Wit
Tripping
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57' Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Dolberg · On: W. Weghorst
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57' Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Gloukh · On: D. Klaassen
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66' Utrecht subst · Substitution 1Off: Jesper Karlsson · On: A. Blake
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66' Utrecht subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Eerdhuijzen · On: N. Viergever
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73' Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Berghuis · On: R. Bounida
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73' Ajax subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Regeer · On: S. Steur
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75' Utrecht subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Haller · On: D. Min
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81' Utrecht Goal · Normal GoalNiklas Vesterlund · Assist: G. Zechiel
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83' Ajax subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Mokio · On: O. Edvardsen
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84' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalW. Weghorst · Assist: R. Bounida
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88' Ajax Card · Yellow CardS. Steur
Tripping
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90'+3 Utrecht subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Cathline · On: S. Horemans
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90'+7 Utrecht Goal · Normal GoalM. van der Hoorn · Assist: S. El Karouani
Match Stats
| Stat | Ajax | Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 81% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 13 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 660 | 368 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 579 | 299 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 7 |
| Saves | 4 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Utrecht took the lead through Niklas Vesterlund in the 81st minute, breaking Ajax's defensive resolve and giving them a crucial advantage
- ▸ Wout Weghorst quickly equalized for Ajax just three minutes later, but Utrecht remained focused and secured the win with Maarten van der Hoorn's goal in the 97th minute