Match report

Ajax Defeats FC Schalke 04 2-0 in Europa League

Ajax
Ajax
2–0
FT
FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
Apr 13, 2017

Ajax stuns FC Schalke 04 with a commanding 2-0 victory in the Europa League, with D. Klaassen scoring both goals. Ajax's defensive resilience and attacking prowess proved too much for Schalke, securing a spot in the next round.

Key Facts

  • • Ajax defeated FC Schalke 04 2-0 in the Europa League.
  • • D. Klaassen scored both goals for Ajax, one from a penalty at 23' and another at 52'.
  • • M. de Ligt was substituted off for D. Sinkgraven at 46'.
  • • Y. Konoplyanka and T. Kehrer received yellow cards for Schalke.
  • • Ajax made three substitutions: D. Sinkgraven, J. Kluivert, and D. van de Beek.

Lineups

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Onana (G)
  • 26 N. Viergever (D)
  • 3 J. Veltman (D)
  • 5 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 10 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 22 H. Ziyech (M)
  • 8 D. Sinkgraven (D)
  • 30 D. van de Beek (M)
  • 9 B. Traoré (F)
  • 11 A. Younes (F)
  • 45 J. Kluivert (F)

Substitutes

  • 36 M. de Ligt
  • 77 David Neres
  • 21 F. de Jong
  • 2 K. Tete
  • 25 K. Dolberg
  • 33 D. Boer
  • 34 A. Nouri

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Fährmann (G)
  • 4 B. Höwedes (D)
  • 15 D. Aogo (M)
  • 31 M. Nastasić (D)
  • 20 T. Kehrer (D)
  • 2 D. Caligiuri (M)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 7 M. Meyer (M)
  • 10 N. Bentaleb (M)
  • 21 A. Schöpf (M)
  • 19 G. Burgstaller (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 B. Stambouli
  • 25 K. Huntelaar
  • 11 Y. Konoplyanka
  • 24 H. Badstuber
  • 33 D. Avdijaj
  • 35 A. Nübel
  • 27 S. Riether

Timeline

  1. Ajax
    23' Ajax Goal · Penalty
    D. Klaassen
  2. Ajax
    46' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Sinkgraven · On: M. de Ligt
  3. Ajax
    49' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    D. Klaassen
  4. Ajax
    52' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Klaassen · Assist: J. Kluivert
  5. FC Schalke 04
    59' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Meyer · On: B. Stambouli
  6. FC Schalke 04
    71' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Schöpf · On: K. Huntelaar
  7. Ajax
    74' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Kluivert · On: David Neres
  8. FC Schalke 04
    83' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Caligiuri · On: Y. Konoplyanka
  9. FC Schalke 04
    87' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    T. Kehrer
  10. Ajax
    88' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. van de Beek · On: Frenkie de Jong
  11. Ajax
    89' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    David Neres

Match Stats

Stat Ajax FC Schalke 04
Fouls 13 12
Pass Accuracy 78% 71%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 19 7
Corners 11 3
Total Passes 427 419
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 12 2
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 334 298
Shots Inside Box 13 6
Saves 2 11
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Klaassen's penalty in the 23rd minute set the tone for the match, giving Ajax the early lead and confidence.
  • ▸ The second goal by Klaassen in the 52nd minute solidified Ajax's control, making it difficult for Schalke to mount a comeback.