Match report

Ajax Secures 2-0 Win Over FC Copenhagen in Europa League

Ajax
Ajax
2–0
FT
FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
Mar 16, 2017

Ajax secured a crucial 2-0 victory over FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Europa League, with Bertrand Traoré and Kasper Dolberg scoring the goals. The Dutch side demonstrated dominance, particularly in the first half, as they capitalized on FC Copenhagen's early yellow cards to take the lead. Despite a yellow card flurry that included players from both teams, Ajax maintained control and secured the win, which could prove vital in their Europa League campaign.

Key Facts

  • • Ajax defeated FC Copenhagen 2-0
  • • Bertrand Traoré scored the opening goal in the 23rd minute
  • • Kasper Dolberg netted the second goal from a penalty in the 45+3rd minute
  • • FC Copenhagen received 5 yellow cards, including J. Greguš and U. Matič
  • • Ajax also received 5 yellow cards, including D. Sanchez and Amin Younes
  • • Substitutions were made by both teams throughout the match

Lineups

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Onana (G)
  • 26 N. Viergever (D)
  • 3 J. Veltman (D)
  • 5 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 22 H. Ziyech (M)
  • 30 D. van de Beek (M)
  • 36 M. de Ligt (D)
  • 20 L. Schöne (M)
  • 9 B. Traoré (F)
  • 11 A. Younes (F)
  • 25 K. Dolberg (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 K. Tete
  • 21 F. de Jong
  • 45 J. Kluivert
  • 77 David Neres
  • 8 D. Sinkgraven
  • 16 H. Westermann
  • 33 D. Boer

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 31 R. Olsen (G)
  • 5 E. Johansson (D)
  • 22 P. Ankersen (D)
  • 26 J. Okore (D)
  • 3 L. Augustinsson (D)
  • 6 W. Kvist (M)
  • 16 J. Greguš (M)
  • 88 U. Matič (M)
  • 24 Y. Toutouh (M)
  • 19 F. Santander (F)
  • 11 A. Cornelius (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 N. Boilesen
  • 7 B. Verbič
  • 17 K. Kusk
  • 1 S. Andersen
  • 2 T. Høgli
  • 15 M. Antonsson
  • 37 J. Kristoffersen

Timeline

  1. FC Copenhagen
    19' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Greguš
  2. Ajax
    20' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joël Veltman · On: Kenny Tete
  3. Ajax
    23' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    Bertrand Traoré
  4. FC Copenhagen
    31' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    U. Matić
  5. Ajax
    34' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    D. Sanchez
  6. Ajax
    45'+3 Ajax Goal · Penalty
    K. Dolberg
  7. FC Copenhagen
    46' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Okore · On: N. Boilesen
  8. Ajax
    48' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    Amin Younes
  9. FC Copenhagen
    57' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Greguš · On: B. Verbič
  10. FC Copenhagen
    65' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    B. Verbič
  11. Ajax
    76' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. van de Beek · On: Frenkie de Jong
  12. FC Copenhagen
    77' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Toutouh · On: K. Kusk
  13. Ajax
    78' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    L. Schöne
  14. FC Copenhagen
    80' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    Erik Berg
  15. Ajax
    81' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bertrand Traoré · On: J. Kluivert
  16. FC Copenhagen
    87' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    F. Santander
  17. Ajax
    90' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    André Onana

Match Stats

Stat Ajax FC Copenhagen
Fouls 20 19
Pass Accuracy 77% 69%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 19 7
Corners 11 4
Total Passes 445 327
Yellow Cards 4 5
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 10 2
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 343 227
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 2 8
Shots Outside Box 10 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ajax took the lead early in the match when Bertrand Traoré scored the opening goal in the 23rd minute, capitalizing on FC Copenhagen's early yellow cards
  • ▸ The second goal from Kasper Dolberg via a penalty in the 45+3rd minute solidified Ajax's dominance and virtually sealed the match