Match report
Jagiellonia 1–4 Ajax: Europa League Thriller
Jagiellonia
1–4
FT
Ajax
Aug 22, 2024
Ajax secured a crucial victory in the UEFA Europa League, defeating Jagiellonia with an emphatic 4-1 result. The game started off thrillingly as Adrián Diéguez opened the scoring for Jagiellonia early on, only to have Ajax quickly equalize and take control. C. Akpom's hat-trick and a strong team performance ensured Ajax's dominance throughout.
Key Facts
- • Adrián Diéguez scored the opening goal for Jagiellonia in the 5th minute.
- • C. Akpom equalized for Ajax at the 9-minute mark and later completed a hat-trick, including a penalty at the 69th minute.
- • Jagiellonia made multiple substitutions starting from the 46th minute to try and regain momentum.
- • Ajax received two yellow cards in the second half but maintained their lead.
- • A missed penalty by M. Godts for Ajax in the 79th minute.
Lineups
Jagiellonia
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 50 S. Abramowicz (G)
- 16 M. Sáček (D)
- 72 M. Skrzypczak (D)
- 17 Adrián Diéguez (D)
- 44 João Moutinho (D)
- 20 Miki Villar (F)
- 8 Nené (M)
- 14 J. Kubicki (M)
- 21 D. Churlinov (F)
- 11 Jesús Imaz (M)
- 9 L. Diaby-Fadiga (F)
Substitutes
- 39 A. Nguiamba
- 10 Afimico Pululu
- 4 J. Haliti
- 6 T. Romanczuk
- 99 K. Hansen
- 29 M. Listkowski
- 19 P. Olszewski
- 1 M. Stryjek
- 3 D. Stojinović
- 82 Tomás Silva
- 71 S. Stypulkowski
- 80 O. Pietuszewski
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)
- 23 S. Berghuis (M)
- 6 J. Henderson (M)
- 8 K. Taylor (M)
- 11 Carlos Forbs (F)
- 10 C. Akpom (F)
- 39 M. Godts (F)
Substitutes
- 20 B. Traoré
- 21 B. van den Boomen
- 9 B. Brobbey
- 3 A. Gaaei
- 7 S. Bergwijn
- 26 D. Rugani
- 36 D. Janse
- 40 D. Ramaj
- 31 J. Mokio
- 29 C. Rasmussen
- 12 J. Gorter
- 16 S. Mannsverk
Timeline
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5' Jagiellonia Goal · Normal GoalAdrián Diéguez
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9' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalC. Akpom · Assist: S. Berghuis
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27' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalM. Godts · Assist: D. Rensch
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46' Jagiellonia subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Moutinho · On: A. Nguiamba
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48' Ajax Card · Yellow CardK. Taylor
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54' Ajax Card · Yellow CardJ. Hato
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61' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalC. Akpom
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62' Jagiellonia subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Diaby-Fadiga · On: Afimico Pululu
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64' Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Forbs · On: Bertrand Traoré
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64' Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Taylor · On: B. van den Boomen
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68' Jagiellonia Card · Yellow CardAdrián Diéguez
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69' Ajax Goal · PenaltyC. Akpom
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70' Jagiellonia subst · Substitution 3Off: Adrián Diéguez · On: J. Haliti
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70' Jagiellonia subst · Substitution 4Off: Nené · On: Taras Romanczuk
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71' Jagiellonia subst · Substitution 5Off: Miki Villar · On: K. Hansen
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73' Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Akpom · On: B. Brobbey
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73' Ajax subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Hato · On: A. Gaaei
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79' Ajax Goal · Missed PenaltyM. Godts
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85' Ajax subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Godts · On: S. Bergwijn
Match Stats
| Stat | Jagiellonia | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game's momentum shifted drastically when C. Akpom scored twice and a penalty in quick succession (9th, 61st, and 69th minutes), turning Jagiellonia’s early lead into a commanding Ajax victory.
- ▸ Jagiellonia tried to regroup with multiple substitutions but failed to capitalize on their initial advantage.