Match report

Ajax Defeats BSC Young Boys 2-0 in UEFA Europa League

BSC Young Boys
BSC Young Boys
0–2
FT
Ajax
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

  1. Ajax
    20' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    David Neres
  2. BSC Young Boys
    38' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card
    Mohamed Camara

    Foul

  3. BSC Young Boys
    46' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Lefort · On: Q. Maceiras
  4. Ajax
    48' Ajax Var · Goal cancelled
    D. Rensch
  5. Ajax
    49' Ajax Goal · Penalty
    D. Tadić
  6. BSC Young Boys
    55' BSC Young Boys Var · Goal cancelled
    J. Nsame
  7. Ajax
    65' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: David Neres · On: O. Idrissi
  8. BSC Young Boys
    65' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mohamed Camara · On: F. Rieder
  9. Ajax
    65' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Blind · On: M. Kudus
  10. BSC Young Boys
    71' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Sulejmani · On: M. Spielmann
  11. BSC Young Boys
    71' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Fassnacht · On: G. Gaudino
  12. Ajax
    73' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    D. Rensch

    Foul

  13. Ajax
    74' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Tagliafico · On: S. Klaiber
  14. Ajax
    80' Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Rensch · On: P. Schuurs
  15. Ajax
    81' Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Antony · On: B. Brobbey
  16. BSC Young Boys
    90' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card
    J. Nsame

    Foul

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