Match report

Ajax Defeats NAC Breda 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Ajax
Ajax
2–1
FT
NAC Breda
NAC Breda
Sep 27, 2025

Ajax secured their win in the Eredivisie against NAC Breda on Thursday, overcoming adversity as NAC Breda's S. van Hooijdonk converted a penalty in the early stages of the match. O. Gloukh and K. Taylor scored crucial goals for Ajax to secure the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Ajax defeated NAC Breda 2-1.
  • • O. Gloukh (4th minute) opened scoring for Ajax, assisted by M. Godts.
  • • S. van Hooijdonk (16th minute) equalized with a penalty for NAC Breda.
  • • K. Taylor (46th minute) scored the winning goal for Ajax after multiple VAR interventions.
  • • NAC Breda's M. Balard was sent off in the 71st minute.

Lineups

Ajax

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Jaros (G)
  • 3 A. Gaaei (D)
  • 37 J. Sutalo (D)
  • 4 K. Itakura (D)
  • 5 O. Wijndal (D)
  • 18 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 8 K. Taylor (M)
  • 17 O. Edvardsen (M)
  • 10 O. Gloukh (M)
  • 11 M. Godts (M)
  • 19 D. Konadu (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 S. Berghuis
  • 43 R. Bounida
  • 30 A. Bouwman
  • 28 K. Fitz-Jim
  • 12 J. Heerkens
  • 24 J. Mokio
  • 7 R. Moro
  • 2 L. Rosa
  • 22 R. Pasveer
  • 6 Y. Regeer
  • 48 S. Steur
  • 25 W. Weghorst

NAC Breda

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 D. Bielica (G)
  • 2 B. Lucassen (D)
  • 12 L. Greiml (D)
  • 22 R. Hillen (D)
  • 4 B. Kemper (D)
  • 90 L. Holtby (M)
  • 16 M. Balard (M)
  • 32 J. Talvitie (M)
  • 10 M. Nassoh (M)
  • 14 K. Sowah (M)
  • 17 S. van Hooijdonk (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 C. Brym
  • 11 R. Paula
  • 21 J. Candelaria
  • 5 T. Kongolo
  • 1 R. Kortsmit
  • 8 C. Leemans
  • 31 K. Lamprou
  • 15 E. Mahmutovic
  • 20 F. Jensen
  • 6 C. Staring
  • 23 D. Versluis
  • 25 C. Valerius

Timeline

  1. Ajax
    4' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Gloukh · Assist: M. Godts
  2. NAC Breda
    14' NAC Breda Var · Penalty confirmed
    Boy Kemper
  3. NAC Breda
    16' NAC Breda Goal · Penalty
    S. van Hooijdonk
  4. NAC Breda
    35' NAC Breda Var · Goal cancelled
    S. van Hooijdonk
  5. NAC Breda
    39' NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    Rio Hillen

    Foul

  6. Ajax
    40' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    K. Itakura

    Foul

  7. NAC Breda
    41' NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    M. Nassoh

    Argument

  8. Ajax
    45'+3 Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    O. Edvardsen

    Foul

  9. Ajax
    46' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Konadu · On: J. Mokio
  10. Ajax
    46' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Edvardsen · On: R. Moro
  11. Ajax
    46' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Taylor
  12. Ajax
    49' Ajax Var · Goal confirmed
    K. Taylor
  13. NAC Breda
    64' NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    M. Balard

    Foul

  14. NAC Breda
    71' NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    M. Balard

    Foul

  15. NAC Breda
    71' NAC Breda Card · Red Card
    M. Balard

    Foul

  16. NAC Breda
    74' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Talvitie · On: C. Brym
  17. Ajax
    76' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Godts · On: S. Berghuis
  18. NAC Breda
    81' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Holtby · On: C. Leemans
  19. NAC Breda
    82' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Nassoh · On: R. Paula
  20. NAC Breda
    82' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Lucassen · On: C. Valerius
  21. Ajax
    84' Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Klaassen · On: K. Fitz-Jim
  22. Ajax
    84' Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Gloukh · On: W. Weghorst
  23. NAC Breda
    88' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Kamal Sowah · On: D. Versluis

Match Stats

Stat Ajax NAC Breda
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 82% 79%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 12 17
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 452 434
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 7 7
xG 1.87 1.56
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 372 345
Shots Inside Box 10 14
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ajax took an early lead through O. Gloukh, setting a strong tone for their performance.
  • ▸ The match turned after K. Taylor's second half goal gave Ajax the crucial advantage despite NAC Breda’s earlier penalty.
  • ▸ M. Balard was sent off in the 71st minute, significantly impacting NAC Breda's ability to mount any further comeback.