Match report

Ajax Secures Narrow Victory Over Telstar 3–2 in Eredivisie

Telstar
Telstar
2–3
FT
Ajax
Ajax
Jan 11, 2026

Ajax demonstrated their prowess in the Eredivisie by securing a close-fought win against Telstar, with a final score of 3–2. The match was marked by Ajax's quick start, scoring twice within the first fifteen minutes through O. Gloukh and M. Godts. Despite a red card for Telstar's Cedric Hatenboer in the second half, they managed to claw back into contention with an own goal from Youri Baas and a late effort from D. Bakker.

Key Facts

  • • Ajax scored two early goals by O. Gloukh (11') and M. Godts (14')
  • • Telstar's Cedric Hatenboer received a red card after a VAR review at 53'
  • • Youri Baas conceded an own goal for Ajax at 78'
  • • D. Bakker scored Telstar’s second goal from J. Hardeveld’s assist at 84'

Lineups

Telstar

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Koeman (G)
  • 14 N. Ogidi Nwankwo (D)
  • 4 G. Offerhaus (D)
  • 6 D. Bakker (D)
  • 11 T. Noslin (M)
  • 17 N. Rossen (M)
  • 23 C. Hatenboer
  • 2 J. Hardeveld (M)
  • 39 J. Ritmeester van de Kamp (F)
  • 27 P. Brouwer (F)
  • 9 M. Zonneveld (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Bodak
  • 20 D. Reiziger
  • 5 N. Ogidi Nwankwo
  • 7 S. Hetli
  • 10 M. Hamdaoui
  • 15 A. Lechkar
  • 16 D. Mertens
  • 19 S. Hagedoorn
  • 21 D. Koswal
  • 28 R. Oudsten
  • 29 D. Malone
  • 30 K. Tejan

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 (M)
  • 11 M. Godts (M)
  • 9 K. Dolberg (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Heerkens
  • 22 R. Pasveer
  • 7 R. Moro
  • 17 O. Edvardsen
  • 19 D. Konadu
  • 21 B. van den Boomen
  • 24 J. Mokio
  • 28 K. Fitz-Jim
  • 30 A. Bouwman
  • 37 J. Sutalo
  • 43 R. Bounida

Timeline

  1. Ajax
    11' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Gloukh · Assist: A. Gaaei
  2. Ajax
    14' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Godts · Assist: Youri Baas
  3. Telstar
    52' Telstar Var · Card upgrade
    Cedric Hatenboer
  4. Telstar
    53' Telstar Card · Red Card
    Cedric Hatenboer

    Foul

  5. Telstar
    59' Telstar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Noslin · On: A. Lechkar
  6. Telstar
    59' Telstar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Zonneveld · On: D. Koswal
  7. Telstar
    64' Telstar Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lechkar

    Foul

  8. Ajax
    65' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Regeer · On: K. Fitz-Jim
  9. Ajax
    65' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Gloukh · On: R. Bounida
  10. Ajax
    72' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    Youri Baas · Assist: R. Bounida
  11. Ajax
    74' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    K. Dolberg

    Foul

  12. Ajax
    75' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Dolberg · On: D. Konadu
  13. Ajax
    75' Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Steur · On: J. Mokio
  14. Telstar
    78' Telstar Goal · Own Goal
    Youri Baas
  15. Ajax
    84' Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Gaaei · On: O. Edvardsen
  16. Telstar
    84' Telstar Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Bakker · Assist: J. Hardeveld
  17. Telstar
    90'+2 Telstar subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Rossen · On: S. Hagedoorn

Match Stats

Stat Telstar Ajax
Fouls 6 6
Pass Accuracy 76% 88%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 7 16
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 328 644
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 3 10
xG 0.77 1.74
Shots off Target 1 2
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 248 566
Shots Inside Box 7 12
Saves 7 2
Shots Outside Box 0 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ajax capitalized on their early scoring opportunities to establish a two-goal lead in the first quarter of the match, setting the tone for a strong performance.
  • ▸ The red card issued to Telstar’s Cedric Hatenboer midway through the second half shifted momentum towards Ajax despite Telstar's late comeback attempt.