4 – 0
“Joshua Kitolano scores an unfortunate own goal after Steven Berghuis' free kick attempt goes wide, deflecting off the Sparta defender”
Pivotal“Steven Berghuis doubles Ajax's lead with a precise right-footed finish from the center of the box into the top corner”
Pivotal“Davy Klaassen extends Ajax's dominance with a clinical right-footed finish from Mika Godts' through ball”
“Mika Godts completes the rout with a swift counterattack goal, finishing with his left foot from close range”
Ajax
Sparta Rotterdam
Outstanding performance
Ajax•AttackerAjax delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Sparta Rotterdam at home, with the hosts controlling proceedings from early on. Steven Berghuis was the orchestrator of Ajax's dominance, providing assists and scoring himself, while Joshua Kitolano's unfortunate own goal in the 19th minute set the tone. The match was effectively decided by halftime with Ajax leading 2-0, before Davy Klaassen and Mika Godts added second-half strikes to complete the rout. This emphatic win strengthens Ajax's position in the Eredivisie table and demonstrates their attacking fluency, while Sparta Rotterdam's defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed throughout the 90 minutes.
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Casper Terho from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Ajax after a deflection off Casper Terho.
Corner awarded to Ajax after a deflection off Joël Drommel.
Corner awarded to Ajax after Joël Drommel allowed the ball to go out.
Marvin Young from Sparta Rotterdam has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Kian Fitz-Jim from Ajax committed a foul.
Youri Baas from Ajax has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Casper Terho from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered! Teo Quintero of Sparta Rotterdam attempted a header from the center of the penalty area, but it narrowly missed the target. The chance was set up by Shunsuke Mito, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Sparta Rotterdam after Rayane Bounida allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Teo Quintero from Sparta Rotterdam fires a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Another offensive push. Davy Klaassen from Ajax heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but Joël Drommel of Sparta Rotterdam makes a great save in the top left corner. The assist came from Mika Godts, who delivered a precise cross.
Corner awarded to Ajax after a play that resulted in a deflection off Ayoni Santos.
Substitution for Ajax: Kian Fitz-Jim replaces Sean Steur.
Substitution for Ajax: Rayane Bounida comes on to replace Steven Berghuis.
Opportunity squandered. Tobias Lauritsen from Sparta Rotterdam attempted a right-footed shot from over 35 yards but sent it wide to the left after a quick counterattack.
Sean Steur from Ajax has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ayoni Santos from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
assist: Kasper Dolberg
Goal! Ajax leads 4-0 against Sparta Rotterdam. Mika Godts scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a quick counterattack.
Bruno Martins IndiYellow CardBruno Martins Indi of Sparta Rotterdam has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Mika Godts from Ajax has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Bruno Martins Indi from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
assist: Mika Godts
Goal! Ajax leads 3-0 against Sparta Rotterdam. Davy Klaassen finds the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it into the left corner. The assist came from Mika Godts, who delivered a perfectly timed through ball.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Steven Berghuis from Ajax.
Steven Berghuis of Ajax earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Marvin Young from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
Substitution for Sparta Rotterdam: Casper Terho replaces Pelle Clement.
Substitution for Sparta Rotterdam: Milan Zonneveld comes on to replace Vito van Crooij.
Substitution for Ajax: Kasper Dolberg replaces Don-Angelo Konadu.
Substitution for Ajax: Anton Gaaei replaces Takehiro Tomiyasu.
Offside call against Ajax. Don-Angelo Konadu has been caught offside.
Opportunity squandered! Tobias Lauritsen from Sparta Rotterdam attempted a header from the center of the box, but it narrowly missed the target. The cross was delivered by Teo Quintero.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption due to an injury to Shurandy Sambo from Sparta Rotterdam.
Opportunity wasted. Steven Berghuis from Ajax attempted a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
Lucas Rosa from Ajax has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Lucas Rosa from Ajax has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Offside call against Sparta Rotterdam. Tobias Lauritsen is caught in an offside position.
Jorthy Mokio from Ajax has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Joshua Kitolano from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Jorthy Mokio from Ajax takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but Joël Drommel of Sparta Rotterdam makes a save in the left corner.
Another offensive effort unfolds. Mika Godts from Ajax takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Joël Drommel, the goalkeeper for Sparta Rotterdam, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Steven Berghuis.
Shurandy SamboYellow CardShurandy Sambo from Sparta Rotterdam has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Mika Godts from Ajax earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Shurandy Sambo from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
Joshua Kitolano from Sparta Rotterdam earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Jorthy Mokio from Ajax committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Pelle Clement from Sparta Rotterdam took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left of the goal. The assist came from Ayoni Santos.
A fresh offensive effort is underway. Don-Angelo Konadu from Ajax takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked by the goalkeeper.
Missed opportunity. Don-Angelo Konadu of Ajax attempted a right-footed shot from close range but failed to convert.
Missed opportunity! Shunsuke Mito from Sparta Rotterdam took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went wide. The assist came from Ayoni Santos.
Offside call against Sparta Rotterdam. Marvin Young has been caught offside.
Corner awarded to Sparta Rotterdam after Lucas Rosa allowed the ball to go out of play.
Tobias Lauritsen from Sparta Rotterdam has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Josip Sutalo from Ajax committed a foul.
Substitution for Sparta Rotterdam: Shurandy Sambo comes on to replace Lushendry Martes.
Substitution for Sparta Rotterdam: Ayoni Santos replaces Mitchell van Bergen.
The second half is underway with Ajax leading Sparta Rotterdam 2-0.
The first half has concluded with Ajax leading Sparta Rotterdam 2-0.
Teo Quintero from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
Don-Angelo Konadu from Ajax has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
A shot is denied. Mika Godts from Ajax attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's intercepted. The assist came from Steven Berghuis.
Jorthy Mokio from Ajax has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Bruno Martins Indi from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Sparta Rotterdam after Lucas Rosa allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity! Don-Angelo Konadu from Ajax took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sailed over the goal. The assist came from Steven Berghuis, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Ajax after Pelle Clement allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Mika Godts from Ajax takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Lushendry Martes from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
Don-Angelo Konadu from Ajax has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Another offensive effort underway. Tobias Lauritsen from Sparta Rotterdam heads the ball from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.
Opportunity wasted. Lucas Rosa from Ajax attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
assist: Sean Steur
Goal! Ajax leads 2-0 against Sparta Rotterdam. Steven Berghuis scores with a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, sending the ball into the upper center of the net. The assist came from Sean Steur.
Another offensive effort unfolds as Steven Berghuis of Ajax takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area. However, Joël Drommel, the goalkeeper for Sparta Rotterdam, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Don-Angelo Konadu.
The attempt is thwarted. Takehiro Tomiyasu from Ajax fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Bruno Martins Indi from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
Sean Steur from Ajax has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Missed opportunity! Steven Berghuis from Ajax took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left of the goal. The assist came from Mika Godts after a quick counterattack.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Mika Godts from Ajax takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Joël Drommel, the goalkeeper for Sparta Rotterdam, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist was provided by Davy Klaassen.
Substitution for Ajax: Jorthy Mokio comes on to replace Youri Regeer due to an injury.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
The match is currently on hold due to an injury to Youri Regeer from Ajax.
Vito van Crooij from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
Takehiro Tomiyasu from Ajax earned a free kick on the left flank.
Mika Godts from Ajax was awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Pelle Clement from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Lucas Rosa from Ajax attempted a shot with his right foot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. The assist came from Steven Berghuis following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Ajax after Pelle Clement allowed the ball to go out.
Joshua Kitolano of Sparta Rotterdam accidentally scored an own goal, putting Ajax ahead 1-0.
Missed opportunity! Steven Berghuis from Ajax took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Mika Godts.
Steven Berghuis from Ajax earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Teo Quintero from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
Missed opportunity. Steven Berghuis from Ajax attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Takehiro Tomiyasu from Ajax has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Lushendry Martes from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
Offside call against Ajax. Mika Godts is caught in an offside position.
Youri Baas from Ajax has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Tobias Lauritsen from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered! Tobias Lauritsen from Sparta Rotterdam attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area but couldn't find the target.
Shunsuke Mito from Sparta Rotterdam earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Foul committed by Lucas Rosa - Ajax.
Davy Klaassen commits a handball for Ajax.
The attempt is thwarted. Steven Berghuis from Ajax fires a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. Davy Klaassen provided the assist.
The pause has ended. They're set to resume play.
Match interruption - Ajax.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Pelle Clement from Sparta Rotterdam.
Joshua Kitolano from Sparta Rotterdam earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Don-Angelo Konadu from Ajax committed a foul.
The opening half begins...
