Ajax Amsterdam vs RKC Waalwijk, 2023-24 Dutch Eredivisie, Regular Season
· Dutch Eredivisie
FT
4 - 1
4 - 1
About
Ajax Amsterdam are hosting RKC Waalwijk
at Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands, starting on
. The match is a part of the Dutch Eredivisie.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Attempt saved. Michiel Kramer (RKC Waalwijk) header from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Julian Lelieveld with a cross.
- 1': Brian Brobbey (Ajax) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 1': Foul by Juriën Gaari (RKC Waalwijk).
- 5': Foul by Michiel Kramer (RKC Waalwijk).
- 5': Jorrel Hato (Ajax) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Attempt missed. Steven Berghuis (Ajax) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 8': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Etienne Vaessen.
- 9': Goal! Ajax 1, RKC Waalwijk 0. Brian Brobbey (Ajax) right footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Steven Bergwijn with a headed pass.
- 12': Denilho Cleonise (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by Ar'Jany Martha (Ajax).
- 15': Goal! Ajax 1, RKC Waalwijk 1. Michiel Kramer (RKC Waalwijk) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner.
- 17': Foul by Jorrel Hato (Ajax).
- 17': Michiel Kramer (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Offside, RKC Waalwijk. Denilho Cleonise is caught offside.
- 24': Foul by Steven Bergwijn (Ajax).
- 24': Juriën Gaari (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Julian Lelieveld.
- 29': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Aaron Meijers.
- 30': Steven Berghuis (Ajax) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the right side of the box. Assisted by Kenneth Taylor.
- 32': Foul by Juriën Gaari (RKC Waalwijk).
- 32': Steven Bergwijn (Ajax) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 33': Foul by Juriën Gaari (RKC Waalwijk).
- 33': Kristian Hlynsson (Ajax) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 35': Goal! Ajax 2, RKC Waalwijk 1. Brian Brobbey (Ajax) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Kenneth Taylor.
- 36': Foul by Benjamin Tahirovic (Ajax).
- 36': Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 37': Attempt blocked. Tristan Gooijer (Ajax) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Brian Brobbey.
- 38': Foul by Devyne Rensch (Ajax).
- 38': Mats Seuntjens (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Benjamin Tahirovic (Ajax) is shown the yellow card.
- 40': Attempt saved. Denilho Cleonise (RKC Waalwijk) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Julian Lelieveld.
- 41': Foul by Tristan Gooijer (Ajax).
- 41': Mats Seuntjens (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Attempt blocked. Godfried Roemeratoe (RKC Waalwijk) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 44': Foul by Aaron Meijers (RKC Waalwijk).
- 44': Steven Berghuis (Ajax) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Ajax 2, RKC Waalwijk 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Ajax 2, RKC Waalwijk 1.
- 47': Attempt blocked. Kristian Hlynsson (Ajax) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Steven Bergwijn.
- 49': Delay in match because of an injury Tristan Gooijer (Ajax).
- 51': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 52': Attempt saved. Michiel Kramer (RKC Waalwijk) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 52': Substitution, Ajax. Anton Gaaei replaces Tristan Gooijer because of an injury.
- 54': Foul by Juriën Gaari (RKC Waalwijk).
- 54': Steven Bergwijn (Ajax) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 54': Benjamin Tahirovic (Ajax) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 54': Foul by Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk).
- 57': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Shawn Adewoye.
- 61': Attempt missed. Steven Bergwijn (Ajax) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Kenneth Taylor.
- 62': Substitution, RKC Waalwijk. Chris Lokesa replaces Julian Lelieveld.
- 64': Goal! Ajax 3, RKC Waalwijk 1. Kristian Hlynsson (Ajax) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ar'Jany Martha.
- 65': Attempt saved. Brian Brobbey (Ajax) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Steven Bergwijn with a through ball.
- 67': Foul by Mats Seuntjens (RKC Waalwijk).
- 67': Kristian Hlynsson (Ajax) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Steven Bergwijn (Ajax) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Brian Brobbey.
- 68': Penalty conceded by Dario Van den Buijs (RKC Waalwijk) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
- 68': VAR Decision: Penalty Ajax.
- 70': Penalty saved. Brian Brobbey (Ajax) right footed shot saved in the bottom right corner.
- 70': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Etienne Vaessen.
- 71': Ar'Jany Martha (Ajax) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Juriën Gaari (RKC Waalwijk).
- 74': Attempt saved. Steven Bergwijn (Ajax) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Benjamin Tahirovic.
- 76': Substitution, RKC Waalwijk. Thierry Lutonda replaces Aaron Meijers.
- 76': Substitution, RKC Waalwijk. Reuven Niemeijer replaces Michiel Kramer.
- 79': Substitution, Ajax. Carlos Forbs replaces Kristian Hlynsson.
- 82': Attempt missed. Chris Lokesa (RKC Waalwijk) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Reuven Niemeijer.
- 82': Substitution, RKC Waalwijk. David Min replaces Denilho Cleonise.
- 82': Substitution, RKC Waalwijk. Ilias Takidine replaces Mats Seuntjens.
- 82': Substitution, Ajax. Jaydon Banel replaces Brian Brobbey.
- 85': Foul by Jaydon Banel (Ajax).
- 85': Thierry Lutonda (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by Shawn Adewoye (RKC Waalwijk).
- 85': Steven Bergwijn (Ajax) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 87': Goal! Ajax 4, RKC Waalwijk 1. Steven Berghuis (Ajax) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Carlos Forbs following a fast break.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Ilias Takidine (RKC Waalwijk) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Godfried Roemeratoe with a through ball.
- 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Jaydon Banel (Ajax) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Anton Gaaei.
- 90'+3': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Shawn Adewoye.
- 90'+4': Foul by Jaydon Banel (Ajax).
- 90'+4': Thierry Lutonda (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Attempt saved. Ilias Takidine (RKC Waalwijk) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Juriën Gaari.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Ajax 4, RKC Waalwijk 1.
- 0': Match ends, Ajax 4, RKC Waalwijk 1.
Statistics
 RKC |
AJA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 8 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 31.9 | Possession | 68.1 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 264 | Accurate Passes | 664 |
| 340 | Passes | 735 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 11 | Crosses | 23 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 50 | Long Balls | 48 |
| 25 | Accurate Long Balls | 26 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 18 | Tackles | 9 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 14 | Interceptions | 15 |
| 22 | Effective Clearances | 9 |
| 22 | Clearances | 9 |
Game Information
Competition: Dutch Eredivisie
Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Attendance: 54,514
Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Attendance: 54,514
Eredivisie Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV Eindhoven | 10 | +29 | 30 |
| 2 | FC Utrecht | 9 | +5 | 22 |
| 3 | Ajax Amsterdam | 8 | +11 | 19 |
| 4 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 9 | +13 | 19 |
Line-Ups
Ajax Amsterdam (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Diant Ramaj (GK) |
| 4 | Jorrel Hato |
| 2 | Devyne Rensch |
| 42 | Ar'jany Martha |
| 47 | Tristan Gooijer |
| 38 | Kristian Hlynsson |
| 8 | Kenneth Taylor |
| 33 | Benjamin Tahirovic  |
| 9 | Brian Brobbey |
| 7 | Steven Bergwijn |
| 23 | Steven Berghuis |
RKC Waalwijk (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Etienne Vaessen (GK) |
| 4 | Shawn Adewoye |
| 3 | Dario van den Buijs |
| 23 | Juriën Gaari |
| 28 | Aaron Meijers |
| 2 | Julian Lelieveld |
| 24 | Godfried Roemeratoe |
| 6 | Yassin Oukili |
| 20 | Mats Seuntjens |
| 7 | Denilho Cleonise |
| 29 | Michiel Kramer |
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