Match report

Ajax and GO Ahead Eagles Draw 2–2 in Eredivisie Clash

Ajax
Ajax
2–2
FT
GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles
Jan 17, 2026

Ajax and GO Ahead Eagles played out an enthralling 2–2 draw in their Eredivisie encounter. Despite taking a two-goal lead through D. Klaassen and K. Dolberg, Ajax couldn't hold on as T. Baeten and M. Smit scored for the visitors to level the match.

Key Facts

  • • Ajax: 2 goals (D. Klaassen, K. Dolberg)
  • • GO Ahead Eagles: 2 goals (T. Baeten, M. Smit)
  • • Substitutions for Ajax included J. Sutalo and O. Edvardsen in the second half
  • • GO Ahead Eagles made multiple substitutions including T. Baeten and V. Edvardsen

Lineups

Ajax

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Jaros (G)
  • 3 A. Gaaei (D)
  • 30 A. Bouwman (D)
  • 4 K. Itakura (D)
  • 2 L. Rosa (D)
  • 18 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 6 Y. Regeer (M)
  • 48 S. Steur (M)
  • 43 R. Bounida (F)
  • 9 K. Dolberg (F)
  • 11 M. Godts (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Heerkens
  • 22 R. Pasveer
  • 7 R. Moro
  • 10 O. Gloukh
  • 17 O. Edvardsen
  • 24 J. Mokio
  • 28 K. Fitz-Jim
  • 37 J. Sutalo
  • 41 G. Alders
  • 46 L. Jetten
  • 53 M. van der Lans
  • 68 A. Ouazane

GO Ahead Eagles

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 J. De Busser (G)
  • 2 M. Deijl (D)
  • 21 M. Meulensteen (D)
  • 4 J. Kramer (D)
  • 29 A. Adelgaard (D)
  • 8 E. Linthorst (M)
  • 24 K. Goudmijn (M)
  • 19 J. Slory (M)
  • 7 J. Breum (M)
  • 17 M. Suray (M)
  • 9 M. Smit (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Plogmann
  • 33 N. Verdoni
  • 5 D. James
  • 6 C. Twigt
  • 11 O. Sivertsen
  • 16 V. Edvardsen
  • 18 R. Margaret
  • 23 T. Baeten
  • 25 G. van Zwam
  • 26 J. Dirksen
  • 27 F. Stokkers
  • 34 Y. Salah Rahmouni

Timeline

  1. Ajax
    15' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Klaassen · Assist: M. Godts
  2. GO Ahead Eagles
    19' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    K. Goudmijn

    Foul

  3. Ajax
    28' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Dolberg · Assist: D. Klaassen
  4. GO Ahead Eagles
    39' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    M. Smit

    Foul

  5. GO Ahead Eagles
    46' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Goudmijn · On: V. Edvardsen
  6. GO Ahead Eagles
    46' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Slory · On: T. Baeten
  7. GO Ahead Eagles
    53' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Baeten · Assist: E. Linthorst
  8. GO Ahead Eagles
    63' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kramer

    Foul

  9. GO Ahead Eagles
    66' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Smit · Assist: J. Breum
  10. GO Ahead Eagles
    67' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Adelgaard · On: D. James
  11. GO Ahead Eagles
    67' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Breum · On: G. van Zwam
  12. GO Ahead Eagles
    72' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    E. Linthorst

    Foul

  13. Ajax
    75' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Steur · On: J. Mokio
  14. Ajax
    75' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Klaassen · On: J. Sutalo
  15. Ajax
    77' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gaaei

    Foul

  16. Ajax
    78' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Regeer

    Foul

  17. Ajax
    84' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Godts · On: R. Moro
  18. Ajax
    84' Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Bounida · On: O. Gloukh
  19. Ajax
    84' Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Dolberg · On: O. Edvardsen

Match Stats

Stat Ajax GO Ahead Eagles
Fouls 11 16
Pass Accuracy 88% 87%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 10
Corners 1 5
Total Passes 504 475
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 6 6
xG 3.43 0.86
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 442 411
Shots Inside Box 15 5
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ajax took an early lead with goals from D. Klaassen (15') and K. Dolberg (28'), making it 2–0
  • ▸ GO Ahead Eagles staged a remarkable comeback, scoring through T. Baeten (53') and M. Smit (66'), leveling the match