Match report

Ajax Stuns Tottenham 1-0 in UEFA Champions League

Tottenham
Tottenham
0–1
FT
Ajax
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

  1. Ajax
    15' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    D. van de Beek · Assist: Hakim Ziyech
  2. Ajax
    30' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    N. Tagliafico
  3. Tottenham
    39' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Vertonghen · On: M. Sissoko
  4. Ajax
    63' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    Joël Veltman
  5. Ajax
    65' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Schöne · On: N. Mazraoui
  6. Tottenham
    79' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Danny Rose · On: B. Davies
  7. Tottenham
    80' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Trippier · On: Juan Foyth
  8. Ajax
    87' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: 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