Match report
FC Schalke 04 Defeats Ajax 3-2 in Europa League Clash
FC Schalke 04
3–2
AET
Ajax
Apr 20, 2017
In a pulsating encounter at the Veltins-Arena, FC Schalke 04 triumphed over Ajax with a narrow 3-2 victory in the UEFA Europa League. Leon Goretzka, Gregor Burgstaller, and Julian Draxler's goals secured a crucial win for Schalke, despite a spirited comeback from Ajax through goals from Niko Viergever and Amin Younes.
Key Facts
- • FC Schalke 04 defeated Ajax 3-2 in the UEFA Europa League.
- • Leon Goretzka scored the opening goal for Schalke in the 53rd minute, assisted by Gregor Burgstaller.
- • Gregor Burgstaller added a second goal for Schalke in the 56th minute, assisted by Sead Kolasinac.
- • Julian Draxler scored the third goal for Schalke in the 101st minute, also assisted by Sead Kolasinac.
- • Niko Viergever and Amin Younes scored for Ajax in the 111th and 120th minutes, respectively.
Lineups
FC Schalke 04
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 R. Fährmann (G)
- 4 B. Höwedes (D)
- 27 S. Riether (D)
- 31 M. Nastasić (D)
- 6 S. Kolašinac (D)
- 2 D. Caligiuri (M)
- 17 B. Stambouli (D)
- 8 L. Goretzka (M)
- 7 M. Meyer (M)
- 10 N. Bentaleb (M)
- 19 G. Burgstaller (F)
Substitutes
- 25 K. Huntelaar
- 5 J. Geis
- 33 D. Avdijaj
- 15 D. Aogo
- 21 A. Schöpf
- 24 H. Badstuber
- 35 A. Nübel
Ajax
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 24 A. Onana (G)
- 26 N. Viergever (D)
- 3 J. Veltman (D)
- 5 D. Sánchez (D)
- 36 M. de Ligt (D)
- 10 D. Klaassen (M)
- 22 H. Ziyech (M)
- 20 L. Schöne (M)
- 9 B. Traoré (F)
- 11 A. Younes (F)
- 45 J. Kluivert (F)
Substitutes
- 25 K. Dolberg
- 30 D. van de Beek
- 2 K. Tete
- 77 David Neres
- 16 H. Westermann
- 21 F. de Jong
- 33 D. Boer
Timeline
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53' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal GoalL. Goretzka · Assist: G. Burgstaller
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54' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Stambouli · On: K. Huntelaar
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56' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal GoalG. Burgstaller · Assist: S. Kolasinac
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60' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow CardG. Burgstaller
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61' Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Kluivert · On: K. Dolberg
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68' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow CardS. Kolasinac
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71' Ajax Card · Yellow CardJoël Veltman
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74' Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Schöne · On: D. van de Beek
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80' Ajax Card · Yellow CardJoël Veltman
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80' Ajax Card · Red CardJoël Veltman
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82' Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: Bertrand Traoré · On: Kenny Tete
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84' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Goretzka · On: Johannes Geis
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86' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow CardMatija Nastasić
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90' Ajax Card · Yellow CardN. Viergever
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101' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal GoalD. Caligiuri · Assist: S. Kolasinac
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111' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalN. Viergever
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112' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Riether · On: D. Avdijaj
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120' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalAmin Younes · Assist: Hakim Ziyech
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Schalke 04 | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 24 | 29 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 70% |
| Offsides | 6 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 19 | 22 |
| Corners | 4 | 10 |
| Total Passes | 573 | 437 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 9 |
| Shots off Target | 11 | 5 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Accurate Passes | 439 | 304 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 10 |
| Saves | 7 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 12 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The red card issued to Ajax’s Joël Veltman in the 80th minute significantly altered the momentum, leaving Ajax a man down and giving Schalke a numerical advantage.
- ▸ Julian Draxler’s goal in the 101st minute provided a crucial cushion for Schalke, who were able to hold off Ajax’s late surge, despite the Dutch side scoring two goals through Niko Viergever and Amin Younes.