Match report

AS Roma Stuns Ajax 2–1 in Europa League Clash

Ajax
Ajax
1–2
FT
AS Roma
AS Roma
Apr 8, 2021

AS Roma stunned Ajax with a 2–1 victory in the UEFA Europa League, overturning an early deficit with crucial goals from Pellegrini and Ibañez. Despite Ajax's early lead through D. Klaassen, Roma fought back with resilience and tactical acumen to secure a vital win.

Key Facts

  • • Ajax took the lead in the 39th minute via a goal from D. Klaassen, assisted by D. Tadić.
  • • L. Pellegrini equalized for AS Roma in the 57th minute.
  • • Ibañez scored the winning goal for AS Roma in the 87th minute.
  • • Ajax made three substitutions: David Neres, D. Rensch, and Antony.
  • • AS Roma made four substitutions: L. Spinazzola, E. Dzeko, J. Veretout, and Pedro.

Lineups

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 K. Scherpen (G)
  • 31 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 4 Edson Álvarez (M)
  • 21 L. Martínez (D)
  • 2 J. Timber (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

  • 30 B. Brobbey
  • 5 S. Klaiber
  • 9 O. Idrissi
  • 35 N. Kasanwirjo
  • 33 D. Kotarski
  • 18 J. Ekkelenkamp
  • 51 D. Reiziger
  • 20 M. Kudus
  • 42 Q. Timber
  • 25 K. Taylor
  • 23 L. Traoré

AS Roma

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Pau López (G)
  • 33 Bruno Peres (M)
  • 37 L. Spinazzola (M)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 3 Ibañez (D)
  • 17 J. Veretout (M)
  • 4 B. Cristante (D)
  • 7 L. Pellegrini (F)
  • 42 A. Diawara (M)
  • 9 E. Džeko (F)
  • 11 Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 61 R. Calafiori
  • 21 Borja Mayoral
  • 14 Gonzalo Villar
  • 31 Carles Pérez
  • 83 A. Mirante
  • 87 Daniel Fuzato
  • 54 R. Ciervo
  • 62 T. Milanese
  • 18 D. Santon

Timeline

  1. AS Roma
    29' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Spinazzola · On: R. Calafiori
  2. Ajax
    39' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Klaassen · Assist: D. Tadić
  3. AS Roma
    57' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Pellegrini
  4. Ajax
    64' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: David Neres · On: B. Brobbey
  5. Ajax
    71' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    D. Rensch

    Foul

  6. AS Roma
    77' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Dzeko · On: B. Mayoral
  7. AS Roma
    77' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Veretout · On: G. Villar
  8. AS Roma
    78' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Peres

    Foul

  9. Ajax
    78' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Rensch · On: S. Klaiber
  10. Ajax
    86' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    Lisandro Martínez

    Handball

  11. AS Roma
    87' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    Ibañez
  12. Ajax
    88' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Antony · On: O. Idrissi
  13. AS Roma
    89' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Pedro · On: Carles Pérez
  14. AS Roma
    90' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    B. Cristante

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Ajax AS Roma
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 86% 75%
Offsides 5 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 609 320
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 9 4
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 526 241
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 2 8
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Pellegrini's goal in the 57th minute marked a crucial turning point as AS Roma leveled the match.
  • ▸ The late goal by Ibañez in the 87th minute sealed the victory for AS Roma and shifted the momentum decisively in their favor.