Match report
Ajax Stuns Tottenham 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
Tottenham
0–1
FT
Ajax
Apr 30, 2019
Ajax stunned Tottenham with a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final match. D. van de Beek scored the only goal of the game in the 15th minute, setting the tone for Ajax's strong performance. Tottenham struggled to find their rhythm, making several substitutions as they tried to claw their way back into the game. The win solidifies Ajax's place in the semi-finals and highlights their impressive run in the competition.
Key Facts
- • D. van de Beek scored the match-winning goal for Ajax in the 15th minute
- • Hakim Ziyech provided the assist for the goal
- • N. Tagliafico and Joël Veltman received yellow cards for Ajax
- • Tottenham made three substitutions: M. Sissoko for J. Vertonghen, B. Davies for Danny Rose, and Juan Foyth for K. Trippier
Lineups
Tottenham
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 H. Lloris (G)
- 5 J. Vertonghen (D)
- 3 D. Rose (D)
- 4 T. Alderweireld (D)
- 2 K. Trippier (D)
- 6 D. Sánchez (D)
- 12 V. Wanyama (M)
- 23 C. Eriksen (M)
- 27 Lucas Moura (M)
- 20 D. Alli (M)
- 18 Llorente (F)
Substitutes
- 17 M. Sissoko
- 33 B. Davies
- 21 J. Foyth
- 15 E. Dier
- 16 K. Walker-Peters
- 22 P. Gazzaniga
- 52 O. Skipp
Ajax
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 24 A. Onana (G)
- 17 D. Blind (D)
- 31 N. Tagliafico (D)
- 3 J. Veltman (D)
- 4 M. de Ligt (D)
- 20 L. Schöne (M)
- 22 H. Ziyech (M)
- 6 D. van de Beek (M)
- 21 F. de Jong (M)
- 10 D. Tadić (F)
- 7 David Neres (F)
Substitutes
- 12 N. Mazraoui
- 9 K. Huntelaar
- 8 D. Sinkgraven
- 16 L. Magallán
- 25 K. Dolberg
- 28 Bruno Varela
- 30 D. de Wit
Timeline
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15' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalD. van de Beek · Assist: Hakim Ziyech -
30' Ajax Card · Yellow CardN. Tagliafico -
39' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Vertonghen · On: M. Sissoko -
63' Ajax Card · Yellow CardJoël Veltman -
65' Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Schöne · On: N. Mazraoui -
79' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2Off: Danny Rose · On: B. Davies -
80' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Trippier · On: Juan Foyth -
87' Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: Hakim Ziyech · On: K. Huntelaar
Match Stats
| Stat | Tottenham | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 75% |
| Offsides | 0 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 10 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 478 | 457 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Accurate Passes | 346 | 345 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by D. van de Beek in the 15th minute established Ajax's dominance and set the tone for the rest of the match
- ▸ Despite Tottenham's efforts, including multiple substitutions, they could not find the back of the net, leaving Ajax in control