Match report

Ajax Defeats Beşiktaş 4-0 in UEFA Europa League

Ajax
Ajax
4–0
FT
Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş
Sep 26, 2024

In an emphatic display of dominance, Ajax defeated Beşiktaş by a convincing 4-0 margin. The game was marked by key performances from K. Fitz-Jim and M. Godts, who notched two goals each, securing Ajax's place in the competition with ease.

Key Facts

  • • Ajax scored four goals against Beşiktaş.
  • • K. Fitz-Jim opened the scoring at 31 minutes.
  • • M. Godts scored twice, at 51 and 73 minutes.
  • • Bertrand Traoré provided an assist for M. Godts' first goal.

Lineups

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Pasveer (G)
  • 2 D. Rensch (D)
  • 37 J. Šutalo (D)
  • 15 Y. Baas (D)
  • 4 J. Hato (D)
  • 28 K. Fitz-Jim (M)
  • 6 J. Henderson (M)
  • 8 K. Taylor (M)
  • 20 B. Traoré (F)
  • 9 B. Brobbey (F)
  • 11 M. Godts (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 B. van den Boomen
  • 38 K. Hlynsson
  • 25 W. Weghorst
  • 29 C. Rasmussen
  • 10 C. Akpom
  • 13 A. Kaplan
  • 12 J. Gorter
  • 40 D. Ramaj
  • 49 J. Banel
  • 24 D. Rugani
  • 33 B. Tahirović
  • 5 O. Wijndal

Beşiktaş

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 34 M. Günok (G)
  • 2 J. Svensson (D)
  • 3 Gabriel Paulista (D)
  • 14 F. Uduokhai (D)
  • 26 A. Masuaku (D)
  • 71 J. Onana (M)
  • 6 Al Musrati (M)
  • 7 M. Rashica (M)
  • 83 Gedson Fernandes (M)
  • 27 Rafa (M)
  • 91 M. Hekimoğlu (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 C. Immobile
  • 9 S. Kılıçsoy
  • 73 C. Ndour
  • 8 S. Uçan
  • 77 C. Keleş
  • 30 E. Destanoğlu
  • 5 T. Sanuç
  • 18 João Mário
  • 53 E. Topçu
  • 4 O. Bulut
  • 23 E. Muçi
  • 22 B. Zaynutdinov

Timeline

  1. Ajax
    21' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    K. Fitz-Jim

    Foul

  2. Ajax
    31' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Fitz-Jim
  3. Beşiktaş
    45'+1 Beşiktaş Card · Yellow Card
    Mustafa Hekimoglu

    Foul

  4. Ajax
    46' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    J. Hato

    Foul

  5. Beşiktaş
    46' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mustafa Hekimoglu · On: C. Immobile
  6. Beşiktaş
    51' Beşiktaş Card · Yellow Card
    J. Onana

    Foul

  7. Ajax
    51' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Godts · Assist: Bertrand Traoré
  8. Ajax
    55' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Taylor · Assist: B. Brobbey
  9. Beşiktaş
    64' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rafa Silva · On: S. Kilicsoy
  10. Beşiktaş
    64' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Onana · On: C. Ndour
  11. Ajax
    66' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Taylor · On: B. van den Boomen
  12. Ajax
    66' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Fitz-Jim · On: K. Hlynsson
  13. Ajax
    70' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Brobbey · On: W. Weghorst
  14. Ajax
    71' Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bertrand Traoré · On: Christian Rasmussen
  15. Ajax
    73' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Godts
  16. Ajax
    81' Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Godts · On: C. Akpom
  17. Beşiktaş
    82' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Al Musrati · On: S. Uçan
  18. Beşiktaş
    84' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Rashica · On: C. Keleş

Match Stats

Stat Ajax Beşiktaş
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 85% 87%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 6
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 446 502
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 9 0
xG 2.23 0.60
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 381 436
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ajax took the lead in the 31st minute with K. Fitz-Jim's early goal, setting a strong tone for the match.
  • ▸ The second half saw M. Godts score two quick goals in the 51st and 73rd minutes, solidifying Ajax’s commanding position.