Match report
AZ Alkmaar Stuns Ajax with 2-0 Victory in Eredivisie Clash
Ajax
0–2
FT
AZ Alkmaar
Oct 18, 2025
In an unexpected turn of events at the Johan Cruijff Arena, AZ Alkmaar stunned reigning champions Ajax with a decisive 2-0 victory in the Eredivisie. Weslley Patati and T. Parrott scored for AZ Alkmaar, leading their team to a crucial win against one of the league's powerhouses.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Ajax 0–2 AZ Alkmaar
- • Weslley Patati scored the first goal in the 25th minute for AZ Alkmaar.
- • T. Parrott added a penalty kick at half-time, extending AZ's lead.
- • Ajax had a goal disallowed via VAR review late in the game.
Lineups
Ajax
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 V. Jaros (G)
- 3 A. Gaaei (D)
- 37 J. Sutalo (D)
- 15 Y. Baas (D)
- 2 L. Rosa (D)
- 24 J. Mokio (M)
- 8 K. Taylor (M)
- 17 O. Edvardsen (M)
- 10 O. Gloukh (M)
- 11 M. Godts (M)
- 25 W. Weghorst (F)
Substitutes
- 41 G. Alders
- 43 R. Bounida
- 30 A. Bouwman
- 28 K. Fitz-Jim
- 4 K. Itakura
- 18 D. Klaassen
- 16 J. McConnell
- 7 R. Moro
- 66 P. Nash
- 22 R. Pasveer
- 52 P. Reverson
- 6 Y. Regeer
AZ Alkmaar
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 R. Owusu-Oduro (G)
- 30 D. Kasius (D)
- 3 W. Goes (D)
- 5 Penetra (D)
- 34 M. de Wit (D)
- 6 P. Koopmeiners (M)
- 26 K. Smit (M)
- 10 S. Mijnans (M)
- 7 Weslley Patati (F)
- 9 T. Parrott (F)
- 17 I. Jensen (F)
Substitutes
- 15 M. Chavez Garcia
- 27 R. Daal
- 4 M. Dekker
- 22 E. Dijkstra
- 21 D. Kwakman
- 11 I. Sadiq
- 12 H. Verhulst
- 25 L. Zeefuik
- 41 J. Zoet
- 33 M. Sin
Timeline
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21' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardMees de WitFoul
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25' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalWeslley Patati -
42' AZ Alkmaar Goal · PenaltyT. Parrott -
52' Ajax Card · Yellow CardA. GaaeiFoul
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58' Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Mokio · On: D. Klaassen -
59' Ajax Card · Yellow CardD. KlaassenFoul
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70' Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Gloukh · On: J. McConnell -
70' Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Edvardsen · On: R. Moro -
72' Ajax Card · Yellow CardYouri BaasFoul
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73' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1Off: Mees de Wit · On: M. Chavez Garcia -
73' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Parrott · On: I. Sadiq -
73' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3Off: Weslley Patati · On: M. Sin -
78' Ajax subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Gaaei · On: G. Alders -
78' Ajax subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Godts · On: R. Bounida -
83' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardP. KoopmeinersFoul
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89' Ajax Card · Yellow CardW. WeghorstFoul
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89' Ajax Var · Goal cancelledYouri Baas -
90'+1 AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Jensen · On: L. Zeefuik
Match Stats
| Stat | Ajax | AZ Alkmaar |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 81% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 13 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 549 | 349 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| xG | 1.24 | 2.24 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 4 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 480 | 281 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 7 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Weslley Patati's early strike in the 25th minute set AZ Alkmaar on course for victory, breaking Ajax’s defensive formation.
- ▸ T. Parrott's penalty just before half-time effectively sealed the win, as it demoralized Ajax and boosted AZ Alkmaar's confidence.