“Ramiz Zerrouki opens the scoring with a spectacular right-footed strike from outside the box into the left corner”
Pivotal“Wout Weghorst equalizes for Ajax with a right-footed finish from the center of the box, set up by Mika Godts”
Pivotal“Bart van Rooij scores the winner with a brilliant left-footed shot from the center of the box into the top left corner”
Pivotal
Ajax
FC Twente
FC Twente secured a crucial 2-1 victory at the Johan Cruyff Arena through clinical finishing and tactical discipline. After Ramiz Zerrouki's stunning long-range opener, Ajax responded quickly through Wout Weghorst's equalizer from Mika Godts' assist. The match turned physical in the second half with six yellow cards issued, reflecting the intensity as both sides pushed for a winner. Bart van Rooij's 79th-minute winner proved decisive, capitalizing on Sam Lammers' assist after Ajax failed to clear effectively. Despite enjoying slight possession advantage (51%), Ajax were outshot 16-10 and struggled to convert their big chances, while Twente's superior shot accuracy and defensive organization earned them a valuable three points.
Foul committed by Jorthy Mokio of Ajax.
Kasper Dolberg of Ajax won a free kick in defense.
Ramiz Zerrouki from FC Twente committed a foul.
Substitution for FC Twente: Robin Pröpper replaces Kristian Hlynsson.
Substitution for FC Twente: Arno Verschueren replaces Sam Lammers.
Substitution for Ajax: Kasper Dolberg replaces Anton Gaaei.
Mats Rots from FC Twente makes an attacking attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Paes. The assist came from Sam Lammers.
Substitution for FC Twente: Ricky van Wolfswinkel replaces Sondre Ørjasæter.
Substitution for FC Twente: Mathias Kjølø replaces Thomas van den Belt.
Kristian Hlynsson of FC Twente won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Jorthy Mokio of Ajax.
Oscar Gloukh of Ajax has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked. The assist was provided by Don-Angelo Konadu.
assist: Sam Lammers
Goal! FC Twente takes the lead 2-1 with Bart van Rooij scoring from the center of the box with a left-footed shot into the top left corner, assisted by Sam Lammers.
Sam Lammers from FC Twente had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box but missing to the left. The assist came from Sondre Ørjasæter.
Shot blocked. Kristian Hlynsson from FC Twente had a right-footed shot from outside the box that was blocked.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Jorthy Mokio from Ajax.
Marko Pjaca of FC Twente won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Don-Angelo Konadu of Ajax.
Oscar Gloukh's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Mika Godts provided the assist.
Kristian Hlynsson of FC Twente won a free kick in defense.
Jorthy Mokio of Ajax commits a foul.
Substitution for Ajax: Don-Angelo Konadu replaces Wout Weghorst.
Substitution for Ajax: Maher Carrizo replaces Steven Berghuis.
Jorthy Mokio from Ajax misses a chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left.
Oscar Gloukh's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Mika Godts provided the assist.
Steven BerghuisYellow CardSteven Berghuis of Ajax receives a yellow card.
Mats Rots of FC Twente won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Steven Berghuis of Ajax.
FC Twente wins a corner after Jorthy Mokio concedes.
Stav LemkinYellow CardStav Lemkin of FC Twente receives a yellow card for a foul.
Mika Godts from Ajax won a free kick in defense.
Mika Godts of Ajax won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Stav Lemkin of FC Twente.
Substitution for FC Twente: Marko Pjaca replaces Daan Rots.
Oscar GloukhYellow CardOscar Gloukh of Ajax receives a yellow card for a foul.
Mats Rots of FC Twente won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Oscar Gloukh of Ajax.
Daan RotsYellow CardDaan Rots from FC Twente receives a yellow card for a foul.
Lucas Rosa from Ajax won a free kick on the left wing.
Daan Rots from FC Twente committed a foul.
Missed chance. Steven Berghuis from Ajax took a left-footed shot from outside the box that was close but missed.
Youri Baas of Ajax won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Sam Lammers of FC Twente.
Missed opportunity. Sam Lammers from FC Twente shot with his right foot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it went just wide of the top right corner.
Mika Godts of Ajax won a free kick in defense.
Mika Godts of Ajax won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Ajax: Oscar Gloukh replaces Oliver Edvardsen.
Anton GaaeiYellow CardAnton Gaaei of Ajax receives a yellow card for a foul.
Sondre Ørjasæter from FC Twente won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Anton Gaaei of Ajax.
Mats Rots from FC Twente misses a chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box after a free kick, but the ball goes high.
Foul committed by Mika Godts of Ajax.
Daan Rots from FC Twente won a free kick in the attacking area.
FC Twente wins a corner after Youri Baas concedes.
Daan Rots of FC Twente has a left-footed shot from the center of the box blocked. The assist was provided by Sam Lammers.
Sam Lammers' shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Ramiz Zerrouki.
Mats Rots from FC Twente has his left-footed shot from outside the box blocked. Kristian Hlynsson provided the assist.
The second half begins with the match tied at 1-1 between Ajax and FC Twente.
The first half ends with Ajax and FC Twente tied at 1-1.
Lucas Rosa of Ajax won a free kick in defense.
Daan Rots from FC Twente commits a foul.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Wout Weghorst from Ajax won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Stav Lemkin of FC Twente.
Wout Weghorst's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Jorthy Mokio.
Lucas Rosa of Ajax won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Daan Rots of FC Twente.
Oliver EdvardsenYellow CardOliver Edvardsen of Ajax receives a yellow card for a foul.
Mats Rots from FC Twente won a free kick in the attacking area.
Foul committed by Oliver Edvardsen of Ajax.
Missed chance. Sean Steur of Ajax shoots with his right foot from the left side of the box, but the ball goes high and wide to the right after a corner.
Ajax wins a corner after Ruud Nijstad concedes.
Sean Steur from Ajax won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Kristian Hlynsson of FC Twente.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Sondre Ørjasæter from FC Twente.
Sondre Ørjasæter of FC Twente won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Anton Gaaei of Ajax.
assist: Mika Godts
Goal! Ajax 1, FC Twente 1. Wout Weghorst scores for Ajax with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner, assisted by Mika Godts.
Mika Godts from Ajax won a free kick in defense.
Fouled by Bart van Rooij of FC Twente.
Kristian Hlynsson of FC Twente won a free kick in the attacking area.
Foul committed by Lucas Rosa of Ajax.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Thomas van den Belt of FC Twente.
Lars Unnerstall from FC Twente won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Oliver Edvardsen of Ajax.
Wout Weghorst from Ajax misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from close range but sending it high and wide to the left. The assist came from Oliver Edvardsen's cross.
New attacking attempt. Kristian Hlynsson from FC Twente takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is saved by Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Paes, with an assist from Thomas van den Belt.
Sam Lammers' left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Kristian Hlynsson provided the assist.
Ruud Nijstad of FC Twente had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just left of the goal. The assist came from Mats Rots with a cross.
Kristian Hlynsson of FC Twente won a free kick in the attacking area.
Foul committed by Sean Steur of Ajax.
assist: Sondre Ørjasæter
Goal! FC Twente takes the lead 1-0 against Ajax. Ramiz Zerrouki scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the left corner, assisted by Sondre Ørjasæter.
Sam Lammers' shot for FC Twente from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Daan Rots, who provided a cross.
Foul committed by Mika Godts of Ajax.
Bart van Rooij from FC Twente won a free kick in defense.
Ajax have been awarded a corner after Stav Lemkin conceded it.
Mika Godts from Ajax attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the left corner by Lars Unnerstall from FC Twente. The assist was provided by Jorthy Mokio.
New attacking attempt. Sam Lammers from FC Twente takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Maarten Paes from Ajax. The assist was made by Sondre Ørjasæter.
The first half begins.
Outstanding performance
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