Match report

Ajax Reverses Beşiktaş Lead to Secure 2-1 UEFA Champions League Win

Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş
1–2
FT
Ajax
Ajax
Nov 24, 2021

Ajax staged a remarkable comeback against Beşiktaş, overcoming an early penalty conceded by Mehmet Topal to secure a 2-1 victory in the UEFA Champions League. R. Ghezzal converted the penalty for Beşiktaş at the 22nd minute, but S. Haller's two goals, in the 54th and 69th minutes, ensured the Dutch side's triumph.

Key Facts

  • • Beşiktaş took an early lead through R. Ghezzal's penalty in the 22nd minute.
  • • S. Haller equalized for Ajax with a goal in the 54th minute.
  • • S. Haller scored the winning goal for Ajax in the 69th minute.
  • • Beşiktaş made multiple substitutions in the second half, including Alex Teixeira and Mehmet Topal.

Lineups

Beşiktaş

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 34 M. Günok (G)
  • 24 D. Vida (D)
  • 77 U. Meraş (D)
  • 2 V. Rosier (D)
  • 4 Javi Montero (D)
  • 14 M. Topal (M)
  • 15 M. Pjanić (M)
  • 90 Alex Teixeira (M)
  • 18 R. Ghezzal (M)
  • 7 G. Nkoudou (M)
  • 17 C. Larin (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 C. Bozdoğan
  • 9 M. Batshuayi
  • 13 A. Hutchinson
  • 20 N. Uysal
  • 8 S. Uçan
  • 10 O. Özyakup
  • 30 E. Destanoğlu
  • 23 Welinton
  • 28 K. Karaman

Ajax

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Onana (G)
  • 31 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 12 N. Mazraoui (D)
  • 3 P. Schuurs (D)
  • 21 Lisandro Martínez (D)
  • 6 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 8 R. Gravenberch (M)
  • 10 D. Tadić (F)
  • 23 S. Berghuis (M)
  • 7 David Neres (M)
  • 30 M. Daramy (M)

Substitutes

  • 22 S. Haller
  • 2 J. Timber
  • 17 D. Blind
  • 15 D. Rensch
  • 25 K. Taylor
  • 32 R. Pasveer
  • 19 Z. Labyad
  • 9 Danilo
  • 16 J. Gorter

Timeline

  1. Beşiktaş
    20' Beşiktaş Var · Penalty awarded
    Mehmet Topal
  2. Beşiktaş
    22' Beşiktaş Goal · Penalty
    R. Ghezzal
  3. Ajax
    46' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Daramy · On: S. Haller
  4. Ajax
    54' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Haller · Assist: N. Tagliafico
  5. Beşiktaş
    59' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alex Teixeira · On: C. Bozdogan
  6. Beşiktaş
    67' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Ghezzal · On: M. Batshuayi
  7. Ajax
    69' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Haller · Assist: Lisandro Martínez
  8. Ajax
    72' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Mazraoui · On: Jurriën Timber
  9. Ajax
    77' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Tagliafico · On: D. Blind
  10. Ajax
    77' Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Schuurs · On: D. Rensch
  11. Beşiktaş
    81' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mehmet Topal · On: A. Hutchinson
  12. Beşiktaş
    81' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Francisco Montero · On: N. Uysal
  13. Beşiktaş
    81' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Pjanić · On: S. Uçan
  14. Ajax
    83' Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Berghuis · On: K. Taylor
  15. Ajax
    85' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    S. Haller

    Foul

  16. Beşiktaş
    88' Beşiktaş Card · Yellow Card
    C. Larin

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Beşiktaş Ajax
Fouls 11 17
Pass Accuracy 76% 83%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 18
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 383 483
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 3 6
Shots off Target 5 9
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 292 403
Shots Inside Box 7 15
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ajax's equalizing goal by S. Haller in the 54th minute shifted the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ S. Haller's second goal in the 69th minute sealed the victory for Ajax, despite Beşiktaş's attempts to counterattack.