Match report
Ajax Defeats AEK Athens FC 3-1 in Europa League Clash
Ajax
3–1
FT
AEK Athens FC
Dec 14, 2023
Ajax demonstrated their prowess in the UEFA Europa League as they defeated AEK Athens FC 3-1, with standout performances from players like C. Akpom and K. Taylor. The match saw Ajax take an early lead but faced a quick comeback from AEK before regaining control of the game.
Key Facts
- • Ajax secured victory over AEK Athens FC with a 3-1 scoreline in their UEFA Europa League encounter.
- • C. Akpom scored twice for Ajax, opening the scoring at minute 5 and sealing the win at minute 56.
- • K. Taylor added another goal for Ajax at minute 20 after an assist from J. Hato.
- • L. García managed a consolation goal for AEK Athens FC in the eleventh minute following an assist by N. Eliasson.
Lineups
Ajax
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 40 D. Ramaj (G)
- 2 D. Rensch (D)
- 37 J. Šutalo (D)
- 4 J. Hato (D)
- 25 B. Sosa (D)
- 38 K. Hlynsson (M)
- 33 B. Tahirović (M)
- 8 K. Taylor (M)
- 10 C. Akpom (F)
- 9 B. Brobbey (F)
- 11 Carlos Forbs (F)
Substitutes
- 42 A. Martha
- 3 A. Gaaei
- 47 T. Gooijer
- 19 G. Mikautadze
- 49 J. Banel
- 1 G. Rulli
- 53 T. de Graaff
- 30 G. Ávila
- 17 A. Salah-Eddine
- 18 J. Medić
AEK Athens FC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 30 G. Athanasiadis (G)
- 12 L. Rota (D)
- 21 D. Vida (D)
- 2 H. Moukoudi (D)
- 28 E. Hajisafi (D)
- 4 D. Szymański (M)
- 20 P. Mantalos (M)
- 19 N. Eliasson (M)
- 10 S. Zuber (M)
- 5 N. Amrabat (M)
- 7 L. García (F)
Substitutes
- 70 R. Pizarro
- 6 J. Jønsson
- 25 K. Galanopoulos
- 3 M. Mohammadi
- 29 D. Sidibé
- 99 G. Theocharis
- 24 G. Mitoglou
Timeline
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5' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalC. Akpom · Assist: K. Hlynsson
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8' Ajax Card · Yellow CardB. Brobbey
Argument
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10' Ajax Card · Yellow CardB. Sosa
Foul
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11' AEK Athens FC Goal · Normal GoalL. García · Assist: N. Eliasson
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15' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow CardN. Amrabat
Foul
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20' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalK. Taylor · Assist: J. Hato
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35' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow CardD. Vida
Persistent fouling
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45'+2 AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow CardHarold Moukoudi
Foul
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46' Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Brobbey · On: A. Martha
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54' Ajax Card · Yellow CardJ. Hato
Foul
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56' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalC. Akpom · Assist: A. Martha
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61' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Amrabat · On: R. Pizarro
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62' Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Forbs · On: A. Gaaei
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74' Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Rensch · On: T. Gooijer
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76' Ajax Card · Yellow CardJ. Sutalo
Foul
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83' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 2Off: L. García · On: J. Jønsson
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83' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 3Off: Harold Moukoudi · On: K. Galanopoulos
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86' Ajax subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Hlynsson · On: G. Mikautadze
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90'+1 AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Szymański · On: M. Mohammadi
Match Stats
| Stat | Ajax | AEK Athens FC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 80% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 14 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 345 | 461 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 4 |
| xG | 2.73 | 0.68 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Accurate Passes | 265 | 367 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 9 |
| Saves | 3 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Ajax took the lead early with C. Akpom's opening goal at the 5th minute, setting a strong tone for their performance.
- ▸ AEK Athens FC quickly responded and equalized through L. García in the 11th minute, making it a closely contested match.
- ▸ Ajax regained control when K. Taylor scored in the 20th minute, giving them momentum they would not relinquish.