Match report

Ajax Secures Victory Over Union St. Gilloise, 2-0 (UEFA Europa League)

Union St. Gilloise
Union St. Gilloise
0–2
FT
Ajax
Ajax
Feb 13, 2025

Ajax marched through to advance in the UEFA Europa League after defeating Union St. Gilloise, 2-0, at the Stade Josy Barthel. The Dutch champions showcased their superior skill and composure, with Christian Rasmussen breaking the deadlock before J. Mokio sealed the win.

Key Facts

  • • Union St. Gilloise 0-2 Ajax (UEFA Europa League)
  • • Christian Rasmussen scored the opening goal at minute 59, assisted by O. Edvardsen
  • • J. Mokio added a second for Ajax at minute 71
  • • Ajax made multiple substitutions including D. Rugani and Lucas Rosa
  • • Union St. Gilloise also substituted Ait El Hadj and P. David

Lineups

Union St. Gilloise

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 49 A. Moris (G)
  • 5 K. Mac Allister (D)
  • 16 C. Burgess (D)
  • 48 F. Leysen (D)
  • 25 A. Khalaili (M)
  • 24 C. Vanhoutte (M)
  • 27 N. Sadiki (M)
  • 22 O. Niang (M)
  • 9 F. Ivanović (F)
  • 10 A. Ait El Hadj (F)
  • 12 P. David (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 M. Fuseini
  • 13 K. Rodríguez
  • 4 M. Rasmussen
  • 33 S. Berradi
  • 23 S. Boufal
  • 31 M. Asaidi
  • 14 J. Imbrechts
  • 28 K. Machida
  • 1 V. Chambaere
  • 32 M. Asri

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Pasveer (G)
  • 2 Lucas Rosa (D)
  • 24 D. Rugani (D)
  • 15 Y. Baas (D)
  • 4 J. Hato (D)
  • 31 J. Mokio (M)
  • 18 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 28 K. Fitz-Jim (M)
  • 29 C. Rasmussen (F)
  • 23 S. Berghuis (F)
  • 17 O. Edvardsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 J. Šutalo
  • 3 A. Gaaei
  • 8 K. Taylor
  • 20 B. Traoré
  • 11 M. Godts
  • 36 D. Janse
  • 13 A. Kaplan
  • 63 S. Steur
  • 64 R. Bounida
  • 12 J. Gorter
  • 9 B. Brobbey
  • 51 C. Setford

Timeline

  1. Ajax
    46' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Rugani · On: J. Sutalo
  2. Ajax
    59' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    Christian Rasmussen · Assist: O. Edvardsen
  3. Ajax
    62' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    J. Mokio

    Foul

  4. Union St. Gilloise
    62' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Ait El Hadj · On: M. Fuseini
  5. Union St. Gilloise
    63' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. David · On: K. Rodriguez
  6. Ajax
    71' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Mokio
  7. Ajax
    72' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas Rosa · On: A. Gaaei
  8. Ajax
    72' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Fitz-Jim · On: K. Taylor
  9. Union St. Gilloise
    79' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow Card
    K. Mac Allister

    Foul

  10. Ajax
    83' Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Berghuis · On: Bertrand Traoré
  11. Ajax
    83' Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Christian Rasmussen · On: M. Godts
  12. Union St. Gilloise
    85' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Vanhoutte · On: M. Rasmussen

Match Stats

Stat Union St. Gilloise Ajax
Fouls 10 15
Pass Accuracy 82% 80%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 446 463
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 7
xG 0.59 1.36
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 364 370
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Christian Rasmussen's goal at minute 59 shifted the momentum in Ajax's favor, ending Union St. Gilloise's hopes of a comeback.
  • ▸ J. Mokio's second goal at minute 71 secured the victory for Ajax and effectively ended any lingering doubt about the match outcome.