Match report
Eintracht Frankfurt Stuns Ajax with 2-1 Victory in Europa League
Ajax
1–2
FT
Eintracht Frankfurt
Mar 6, 2025
Eintracht Frankfurt staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Ajax 2-1 in the UEFA Europa League. B. Brobbey put Ajax ahead in the 10th minute, but goals from H. Larsson and E. Skhiri secured Eintracht's victory.
Key Facts
- • B. Brobbey (Ajax) opened the scoring in the 10th minute, assisted by J. Henderson.
- • H. Larsson equalized for Eintracht Frankfurt with a goal in the 27th minute, assisted by M. Gotze.
- • E. Skhiri scored the winning goal for Eintracht Frankfurt in the 70th minute, assisted by A. Knauff.
Lineups
Ajax
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 R. Pasveer (G)
- 3 A. Gaaei (D)
- 37 J. Šutalo (D)
- 15 Y. Baas (D)
- 4 J. Hato (D)
- 31 J. Mokio (M)
- 6 J. Henderson (M)
- 8 K. Taylor (M)
- 20 B. Traoré (F)
- 9 B. Brobbey (F)
- 11 M. Godts (F)
Substitutes
- 12 J. Gorter
- 17 O. Edvardsen
- 23 S. Berghuis
- 59 D. Konadu
- 28 K. Fitz-Jim
- 2 Lucas Rosa
- 24 D. Rugani
- 21 B. van den Boomen
- 51 C. Setford
- 63 S. Steur
- 13 A. Kaplan
- 36 D. Janse
Eintracht Frankfurt
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 K. Trapp (G)
- 13 R. Kristensen (D)
- 34 N. Collins (D)
- 35 Tuta (D)
- 3 A. Theate (D)
- 15 E. Skhiri (M)
- 16 H. Larsson (M)
- 36 A. Knauff (M)
- 27 M. Götze (M)
- 19 J. Bahoya (M)
- 11 H. Ekitiké (F)
Substitutes
- 21 N. Brown
- 8 F. Chaïbi
- 17 E. Wahi
- 20 C. Uzun
- 40 Kauã Santos
- 47 N. Fenyö
- 29 N. Nkounkou
- 18 Mahmoud Dahoud
- 42 A. Siljevic
- 30 M. Batshuayi
Timeline
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10' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalB. Brobbey · Assist: J. Henderson -
24' Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Pasveer · On: Jay Gorter -
27' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal GoalH. Larsson · Assist: M. Gotze -
34' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow CardE. SkhiriFoul
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38' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow CardNnamdi CollinsFoul
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64' Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Godts · On: O. Edvardsen -
64' Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Brobbey · On: S. Berghuis -
68' Ajax Card · Yellow CardBertrand TraoréFoul
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70' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal GoalE. Skhiri · Assist: A. Knauff -
71' Ajax subst · Substitution 4Off: Bertrand Traoré · On: D. Konadu -
72' Ajax subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Mokio · On: K. Fitz-Jim -
73' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Bahoya · On: N. Brown -
82' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Knauff · On: F. Chaibi -
82' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Ekitike · On: E. Wahi -
90'+1 Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Gotze · On: C. Y. Uzun -
90' Ajax Card · Yellow CardJ. HendersonArgument
Match Stats
| Stat | Ajax | Eintracht Frankfurt |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 84% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 17 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 507 | 480 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | 1.66 | 1.60 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 8 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 435 | 402 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Eintracht Frankfurt leveled the score at 1-1 when H. Larsson found the back of the net after a superb assist from M. Gotze in the 27th minute.
- ▸ The momentum shifted decisively to Eintracht Frankfurt with E. Skhiri's goal in the 70th minute, which secured their victory over Ajax.