Excelsior vs Ajax 2023-24 Dutch Eredivisie, Regular Season
Aug 19, 2023, 2:30 PM
FT
2 - 2
2 - 2
Introduction
Excelsior are hosting Ajax Amsterdam
at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, Rotterdam, Netherlands, starting on Saturday 19 Aug 2023 2:30 PM UTC+00:00. The match is a part of the Dutch Eredivisie.
Match Commentary
- 25': Goal! Excelsior 0, Ajax 1. Brian Brobbey (Ajax) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Carlos Forbs.
- 45'+1': Goal! Excelsior 1, Ajax 1. Siebe Horemans (Excelsior) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.Goal awarded following VAR Review.
- 45': Substitution, Ajax. Owen Wijndal replaces Anass Salah-Eddine.
- 48': Goal! Excelsior 2, Ajax 1. Nikolas Agrafiotis (Excelsior) left footed shot from very close range to the top left corner. Assisted by Lazaros Lamprou.
- 59': Substitution, Ajax. Kenneth Taylor replaces Branco van den Boomen.
- 60': Substitution, Ajax. Davy Klaassen replaces Carlos Forbs.
- 60': Substitution, Excelsior. Mimeirhel Benita replaces Serano Seymor.
- 60': Substitution, Excelsior. Richie Omorowa replaces Nikolas Agrafiotis.
- 72': Goal! Excelsior 2, Ajax 2. Davy Klaassen (Ajax) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mohammed Kudus with a cross.
- 74': Substitution, Excelsior. Sven Nieuwpoort replaces Siebe Horemans.
- 74': Substitution, Excelsior. Derensili Sanches Fernandes replaces Couhaib Driouech because of an injury.
- 86': Substitution, Excelsior. Oscar Uddenäs replaces Noah Naujoks.
- 90': Substitution, Ajax. Kristian Hlynsson replaces Jakov Medic.
Game Information
Competition: Dutch Eredivisie
2:30 PM, Sat, Aug 19, 2023
Venue: Van Donge & De Roo Stadion
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Attendance: 4,400
2:30 PM, Sat, Aug 19, 2023
Venue: Van Donge & De Roo Stadion
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Attendance: 4,400
Dutch Eredivisie Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +64 | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | 79 | 5 |
| +35 | Ajax Amsterdam | 34 | 78 | 4 |
| +38 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 34 | 68 | 6 |
| +17 | FC Utrecht | 34 | 64 | 6 |
Statistics
| AJA | EXC | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 7 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 5 | Offsides | 0 |
| 10 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Saves | 5 |
| 68.4 | Possession | 31.6 |
| 15 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 8 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 532 | Accurate Passes | 180 |
| 628 | Passes | 280 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.6 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 7 |
| 23 | Crosses | 21 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 52 | Long Balls | 72 |
| 25 | Accurate Long Balls | 26 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 15 |
| 19 | Tackles | 25 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 18 |
| 15 | Effective Clearances | 23 |
| 15 | Clearances | 23 |
Excelsior (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stijn van Gassel (GK) |
| 34 | Serano Seymor |
| 5 | Casper Widell |
| 12 | Arthur Zagre |
| 2 | Siebe Horemans |
| 4 | Redouan El Yaakoubi |
| 33 | Julian Baas |
| 15 | Noah Naujoks |
| 19 | Nikolas Agrafiotis |
| 7 | Lazaros Lamprou |
| 14 | Couhaib Driouech |
Ajax Amsterdam (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Jay Gorter (GK) |
| 4 | Jorrel Hato |
| 18 | Jakov Medic |
| 17 | Anass Salah-Eddine |
| 2 | Devyne Rensch |
| 20 | Mohammed Kudus |
| 21 | Branco van den Boomen |
| 33 | Benjamin Tahirovic |
| 9 | Brian Brobbey |
| 7 | Steven Bergwijn |
| 11 | Carlos Forbs |
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