Match report
NEC Nijmegen Draws with Ajax in Thrilling Eredivisie Encounter
NEC Nijmegen
2–2
FT
Ajax
Dec 20, 2025
NEC Nijmegen secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw against top-tier Ajax in the Eredivisie, showcasing resilience despite going down to ten men. The match saw an early own goal by Vítězslav Jaroš and crucial strikes from Sami Ouaissa for NEC and Kasper Dolberg and Max Godts for Ajax.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: NEC Nijmegen 2–2 Ajax
- • NEC's Vítězslav Jaroš scored an own goal in the third minute, confirmed by VAR.
- • Sami Ouaissa equalized for NEC with a goal from B. Linssen’s assist at the 46th minute.
- • Max Godts and Kasper Dolberg scored Ajax's goals, the latter assisted by Ali Gaaei.
- • NEC Nijmegen was reduced to ten men after Sami Ouaissa received a red card in the 59th minute.
Lineups
NEC Nijmegen
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 G. Crettaz (G)
- 14 E. Dasa (D)
- 3 P. Sandler (D)
- 4 A. Kaplan (D)
- 25 S. Ouaissa (M)
- 23 K. Sano (M)
- 6 D. Nejasmic (M)
- 11 B. Onal (M)
- 10 T. Chery (F)
- 18 K. Ogawa (F)
- 30 B. Linssen (F)
Substitutes
- 22 J. Cillessen
- 31 R. Janse
- 2 B. Pereira
- 7 V. Misidjan
- 9 K. Shiogai
- 15 J. Willems
- 20 N. Lebreton
- 21 R. Gonzalez
- 24 D. Fonville
- 32 V. van Crooij
- 35 S. de Laat
- 71 D. Proper
Ajax
Starting XI
- 1 V. Jaros (G)
- 3 A. Gaaei (D)
- 4 K. Itakura (D)
- 15 Y. Baas (D)
- 2 L. Rosa (D)
- 18 D. Klaassen (M)
- 6 Y. Regeer (M)
- 48 S. Steur (M)
- 10 O. Gloukh (F)
- 9 K. Dolberg (F)
- 11 M. Godts (F)
Substitutes
- 22 R. Pasveer
- 52 P. Reverson
- 5 O. Wijndal
- 7 R. Moro
- 8 K. Taylor
- 17 O. Edvardsen
- 19 D. Konadu
- 21 B. van den Boomen
- 24 J. Mokio
- 30 A. Bouwman
- 43 R. Bounida
- 46 L. Jetten
Timeline
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3' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Own GoalVítězslav Jaroš
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4' NEC Nijmegen Var · Goal confirmedB. Linssen
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10' NEC Nijmegen Var · Card upgradeB. Linssen
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11' NEC Nijmegen Card · Yellow CardB. Linssen
Foul
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38' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalK. Dolberg · Assist: A. Gaaei
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44' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalM. Godts · Assist: Y. Regeer
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46' Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Steur · On: K. Taylor
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46' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal GoalSami Ouaissa · Assist: B. Linssen
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59' NEC Nijmegen Card · Red CardSami Ouaissa
Foul
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63' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Linssen · On: N. Lebreton
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63' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Ogawa · On: D. Fonville
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72' Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Klaassen · On: R. Bounida
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74' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Onal · On: K. Shiogai
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75' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Chery · On: B. Pereira
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77' Ajax Card · Yellow CardR. Bounida
Foul
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83' Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Gloukh · On: D. Konadu
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88' Ajax Card · Yellow CardM. Godts
Foul
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90'+2 Ajax subst · Substitution 4Off: Lucas Rosa · On: J. Mokio
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90'+3 Ajax Card · Yellow CardY. Regeer
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | NEC Nijmegen | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 85% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 15 | 19 |
| Corners | 1 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 338 | 518 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 8 |
| xG | 2.05 | 2.02 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 6 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 265 | 438 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 13 |
| Saves | 6 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ An early own goal by Vítězslav Jaroš gave Ajax an unexpected lead, but NEC Nijmegen quickly stabilized and equalized through Sami Ouaissa's strike in the second half.
- ▸ Despite going down to ten men after Sami Ouaissa’s red card, NEC managed to hold on for a crucial draw against the Eredivisie powerhouse.