Match report
Ajax Defeats BSC Young Boys 2-0 in UEFA Europa League
BSC Young Boys
0–2
FT
Ajax
Mar 18, 2021
Ajax demonstrated their dominance in the UEFA Europa League as they secured a 2-0 victory over BSC Young Boys. Goals from David Neres and Dusan Tadic proved decisive, while Young Boys struggled to mount a meaningful response despite a number of substitutions and a yellow card to Mohamed Camara. The match saw several VAR interventions, but the outcome remained unchanged, cementing Ajax's place in the competition.
Key Facts
- • David Neres scored the first goal for Ajax at 20 minutes
- • Dusan Tadic scored a penalty for Ajax at 49 minutes
- • Mohamed Camara of BSC Young Boys received a yellow card at 38 minutes
- • J. Nsame of BSC Young Boys received a yellow card at 90 minutes
- • Several VAR interventions cancelled goals from both teams
Lineups
BSC Young Boys
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 91 G. Faivre (G)
- 28 F. Lustenberger (D)
- 25 J. Lefort (D)
- 36 S. Hefti (D)
- 4 M. Camara (D)
- 10 M. Sulejmani (M)
- 16 C. Fassnacht (M)
- 8 V. Sierro (M)
- 30 S. Lauper (M)
- 18 J. Nsame (F)
- 15 M. Elia (F)
Substitutes
- 24 Q. Maceiras
- 19 F. Mambimbi
- 60 F. Rieder
- 7 M. Spielmann
- 11 G. Gaudino
- 61 L. Zbinden
- 13 M. Ngamaleu
- 5 C. Zesiger
- 35 C. Martins
- 17 T. Siebatcheu
- 21 U. Garcia
- 43 J. Neuenschwander
Ajax
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 M. Stekelenburg (G)
- 17 D. Blind (M)
- 31 N. Tagliafico (D)
- 4 Edson Álvarez (D)
- 21 L. Martínez (D)
- 15 D. Rensch (D)
- 6 D. Klaassen (M)
- 8 R. Gravenberch (M)
- 10 D. Tadić (F)
- 7 David Neres (F)
- 39 Antony (F)
Substitutes
- 20 M. Kudus
- 9 O. Idrissi
- 5 S. Klaiber
- 3 P. Schuurs
- 30 B. Brobbey
- 18 J. Ekkelenkamp
- 19 Z. Labyad
- 33 D. Kotarski
- 16 K. Scherpen
- 23 L. Traoré
Timeline
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20' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalDavid Neres -
38' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow CardMohamed CamaraFoul
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46' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Lefort · On: Q. Maceiras -
48' Ajax Var · Goal cancelledD. Rensch -
49' Ajax Goal · PenaltyD. Tadić -
55' BSC Young Boys Var · Goal cancelledJ. Nsame -
65' Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: David Neres · On: O. Idrissi -
65' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 3Off: Mohamed Camara · On: F. Rieder -
65' Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Blind · On: M. Kudus -
71' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Sulejmani · On: M. Spielmann -
71' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Fassnacht · On: G. Gaudino -
73' Ajax Card · Yellow CardD. RenschFoul
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74' Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Tagliafico · On: S. Klaiber -
80' Ajax subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Rensch · On: P. Schuurs -
81' Ajax subst · Substitution 5Off: Antony · On: B. Brobbey -
90' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow CardJ. NsameFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | BSC Young Boys | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 81% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 16 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 437 | 469 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 9 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Accurate Passes | 353 | 380 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 15 |
| Saves | 6 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ David Neres' early goal at 20 minutes put Ajax ahead and set the tone for the match
- ▸ Dusan Tadic's penalty goal at 49 minutes effectively sealed the victory for Ajax, despite BSC Young Boys' late efforts and changes