Match report

AZ Alkmaar Stuns Ajax with 2-0 Victory in Eredivisie Clash

Ajax
Ajax
0–2
FT
AZ Alkmaar
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

  1. AZ Alkmaar
    21' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    Mees de Wit

    Foul

  2. AZ Alkmaar
    25' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    Weslley Patati
  3. AZ Alkmaar
    42' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Penalty
    T. Parrott
  4. Ajax
    52' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gaaei

    Foul

  5. Ajax
    58' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Mokio · On: D. Klaassen
  6. Ajax
    59' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    D. Klaassen

    Foul

  7. Ajax
    70' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Gloukh · On: J. McConnell
  8. Ajax
    70' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Edvardsen · On: R. Moro
  9. Ajax
    72' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    Youri Baas

    Foul

  10. AZ Alkmaar
    73' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mees de Wit · On: M. Chavez Garcia
  11. AZ Alkmaar
    73' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Parrott · On: I. Sadiq
  12. AZ Alkmaar
    73' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Weslley Patati · On: M. Sin
  13. Ajax
    78' Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Gaaei · On: G. Alders
  14. Ajax
    78' Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Godts · On: R. Bounida
  15. AZ Alkmaar
    83' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    P. Koopmeiners

    Foul

  16. Ajax
    89' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    W. Weghorst

    Foul

  17. Ajax
    89' Ajax Var · Goal cancelled
    Youri Baas
  18. AZ Alkmaar
    90'+1 AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 4
    Off: 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.