
Ajax Amsterdam vs Sparta Rotterdam, 2024-25 Dutch Eredivisie, Regular Season
· Dutch EredivisieAbout
Ajax Amsterdam are hosting Sparta Rotterdam
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.
- 4': Foul by Saïd Bakari (Sparta Rotterdam).
- 4': Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Attempt blocked. Kristian Hlynsson (Sparta Rotterdam) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joshua Kitolano.
- 5': Corner, Sparta Rotterdam. Conceded by Davy Klaassen.
- 7': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Marvin Young.
- 7': Attempt missed. Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Anton Gaaei with a cross following a corner.
- 10': Attempt blocked. Anton Gaaei (Ajax) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Steven Berghuis.
- 10': Attempt saved. Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Steven Berghuis.
- 10': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Gjivai Zechiël.
- 11': Attempt missed. Daniele Rugani (Ajax) header from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Anton Gaaei with a cross following a corner.
- 14': Bertrand Traoré (Ajax) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Foul by Mike Eerdhuijzen (Sparta Rotterdam).
- 15': Attempt blocked. Bertrand Traoré (Ajax) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anton Gaaei.
- 16': Foul by Brian Brobbey (Ajax).
- 16': Marvin Young (Sparta Rotterdam) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Foul by Saïd Bakari (Sparta Rotterdam).
- 23': Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Shunsuke Mito.
- 25': Foul by Gjivai Zechiël (Sparta Rotterdam).
- 25': Kenneth Taylor (Ajax) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 26': Foul by Daniele Rugani (Ajax).
- 26': Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta Rotterdam) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 27': Foul by Patrick van Aanholt (Sparta Rotterdam).
- 27': Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Patrick van Aanholt (Sparta Rotterdam) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 28': Foul by Daniele Rugani (Ajax).
- 28': Mitchell van Bergen (Sparta Rotterdam) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 30': Attempt saved. Mitchell van Bergen (Sparta Rotterdam) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joshua Kitolano.
- 31': Attempt missed. Shunsuke Mito (Sparta Rotterdam) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Kristian Hlynsson with a through ball following a fast break.
- 33': Hand ball by Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax).
- 36': Foul by Joshua Kitolano (Sparta Rotterdam).
- 36': Josip Sutalo (Ajax) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 36': Joshua Kitolano (Sparta Rotterdam) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 36': Offside, Ajax. Daniele Rugani is caught offside.
- 39': Attempt saved. Gjivai Zechiël (Sparta Rotterdam) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Shunsuke Mito with a cross.
- 42': Davy Klaassen (Ajax) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Foul by Kristian Hlynsson (Sparta Rotterdam).
- 43': Foul by Brian Brobbey (Ajax).
- 43': Nick Olij (Sparta Rotterdam) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Hand ball by Mike Eerdhuijzen (Sparta Rotterdam).
- 45': Attempt saved. Shunsuke Mito (Sparta Rotterdam) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Tobias Lauritsen.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Ajax 0, Sparta Rotterdam 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Ajax 0, Sparta Rotterdam 0.
- 48': Brian Brobbey (Ajax) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 48': Foul by Marvin Young (Sparta Rotterdam).
- 50': Attempt blocked. Saïd Bakari (Sparta Rotterdam) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mitchell van Bergen.
- 50': Corner, Sparta Rotterdam. Conceded by Oliver Edvardsen.
- 51': Corner, Sparta Rotterdam. Conceded by Bertrand Traoré.
- 52': Foul by Daniele Rugani (Ajax).
- 52': Joshua Kitolano (Sparta Rotterdam) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 52': Daniele Rugani (Ajax) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 53': Attempt blocked. Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta Rotterdam) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 55': Attempt missed. Gjivai Zechiël (Sparta Rotterdam) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Kristian Hlynsson.
- 55': Substitution, Ajax. Wout Weghorst replaces Brian Brobbey.
- 55': Substitution, Ajax. Jorthy Mokio replaces Bertrand Traoré.
- 56': Corner, Sparta Rotterdam. Conceded by Josip Sutalo.
- 56': Attempt blocked. Patrick van Aanholt (Sparta Rotterdam) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 58': Attempt missed. Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right following a fast break.
- 58': Offside, Sparta Rotterdam. Tobias Lauritsen is caught offside.
- 60': Attempt missed. Steven Berghuis (Ajax) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 62': Attempt blocked. Wout Weghorst (Ajax) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Steven Berghuis with a through ball.
- 62': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Saïd Bakari.
- 63': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Tobias Lauritsen.
- 63': Attempt missed. Wout Weghorst (Ajax) header from very close range is just a bit too high. Assisted by Steven Berghuis with a cross following a corner.
- 63': Substitution, Ajax. Mika Godts replaces Oliver Edvardsen.
- 65': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Mike Eerdhuijzen.
- 66': Delay in match because of an injury Joshua Kitolano (Sparta Rotterdam).
- 67': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 67': Substitution, Sparta Rotterdam. Carel Eiting replaces Joshua Kitolano because of an injury.
- 67': Substitution, Sparta Rotterdam. Mohamed Nassoh replaces Shunsuke Mito.
- 68': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Marvin Young.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Josip Sutalo (Ajax) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Daniele Rugani with a headed pass.
- 68': Attempt missed. Davy Klaassen (Ajax) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 68': Foul by Daniele Rugani (Ajax).
- 68': Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta Rotterdam) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 69': Attempt missed. Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta Rotterdam) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Mitchell van Bergen with a cross.
- 69': Foul by Wout Weghorst (Ajax).
- 69': Gjivai Zechiël (Sparta Rotterdam) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Attempt blocked. Jorthy Mokio (Ajax) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Steven Berghuis with a cross.
- 71': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Mohamed Nassoh.
- 71': Wout Weghorst (Ajax) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Steven Berghuis with a cross following a corner.
- 71': Attempt missed. Daniele Rugani (Ajax) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left following a corner.
- 72': Attempt missed. Steven Berghuis (Ajax) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Anton Gaaei with a cross.
- 72': Foul by Marvin Young (Sparta Rotterdam).
- 72': Wout Weghorst (Ajax) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 74': Attempt missed. Kenneth Taylor (Ajax) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Davy Klaassen.
- 75': Foul by Marvin Young (Sparta Rotterdam).
- 75': Jorthy Mokio (Ajax) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 76': Attempt missed. Steven Berghuis (Ajax) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left from a direct free kick.
- 77': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Gjivai Zechiël.
- 77': Attempt missed. Jorrel Hato (Ajax) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Anton Gaaei with a cross following a corner.
- 78': Attempt saved. Kristian Hlynsson (Sparta Rotterdam) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Tobias Lauritsen.
- 78': Kenneth Taylor (Ajax) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Jorrel Hato with a through ball.
- 78': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Mike Eerdhuijzen.
- 80': Attempt saved. Mika Godts (Ajax) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Davy Klaassen.
- 82': Delay in match because of an injury Gjivai Zechiël (Sparta Rotterdam).
- 82': Substitution, Sparta Rotterdam. Pelle Clement replaces Mitchell van Bergen.
- 82': Substitution, Sparta Rotterdam. Rick Meissen replaces Marvin Young.
- 83': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 83': Substitution, Sparta Rotterdam. Joel Ideho replaces Gjivai Zechiël because of an injury.
- 85': Attempt missed. Kristian Hlynsson (Sparta Rotterdam) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Joel Ideho.
- 86': Foul by Mika Godts (Ajax).
- 86': Pelle Clement (Sparta Rotterdam) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Attempt blocked. Steven Berghuis (Ajax) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Wout Weghorst.
- 89': Substitution, Ajax. Youri Regeer replaces Kenneth Taylor.
- 89': Delay in match because of an injury Mike Eerdhuijzen (Sparta Rotterdam).
- 90': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Attempt saved. Wout Weghorst (Ajax) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Steven Berghuis.
- 90'+2': Youri Regeer (Ajax) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the centre of the box.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Jorthy Mokio (Ajax) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jorrel Hato.
- 90'+2': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Mike Eerdhuijzen.
- 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Wout Weghorst (Ajax) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Steven Berghuis with a cross.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Steven Berghuis (Ajax) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Wout Weghorst.
- 90'+4': (Sparta Rotterdam) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+4': Back pass by Matheus (Ajax).
- 90'+5': Goal! Ajax 0, Sparta Rotterdam 1. Mohamed Nassoh (Sparta Rotterdam) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the top right corner.
- 90'+7': Goal! Ajax 1, Sparta Rotterdam 1. Youri Regeer (Ajax) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 90'+9': Foul by Rick Meissen (Sparta Rotterdam).
- 90'+9': Wout Weghorst (Ajax) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+10': Second Half ends, Ajax 1, Sparta Rotterdam 1.
- 0': Match ends, Ajax 1, Sparta Rotterdam 1.
Statistics
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12 | Fouls | 10 |
2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
1 | Offsides | 1 |
4 | Corner Kicks | 11 |
3 | Saves | 4 |
34.2 | Possession | 65.8 |
13 | SHOTS | 27 |
5 | ON GOAL | 5 |
0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
240 | Accurate Passes | 517 |
318 | Passes | 604 |
0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
2 | Accurate Crosses | 10 |
12 | Crosses | 29 |
0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
62 | Long Balls | 51 |
25 | Accurate Long Balls | 26 |
0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
4 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
5 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
9 | Tackles | 16 |
0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
12 | Interceptions | 7 |
44 | Effective Clearances | 19 |
44 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Competition: Dutch Eredivisie
Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Attendance: 54,676
Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Attendance: 54,676
Eredivisie Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ajax Amsterdam | 31 | +36 | 74 |
2 | PSV Eindhoven | 30 | +55 | 67 |
3 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 30 | +36 | 62 |
4 | FC Utrecht | 31 | +19 | 62 |
Line-Ups
Ajax Amsterdam (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Matheus (GK) |
24 | Daniele Rugani ![]() |
37 | Josip Sutalo |
4 | Jorrel Hato |
3 | Anton Gaaei |
8 | Kenneth Taylor |
18 | Davy Klaassen |
23 | Steven Berghuis |
9 | Brian Brobbey |
17 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsen |
20 | Bertrand Traoré |
Sparta Rotterdam (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Nick Olij (GK) |
4 | Mike Eerdhuijzen |
3 | Marvin Young |
5 | Patrick van Aanholt ![]() |
2 | Saïd Bakari |
10 | Kristian Hlynsson |
8 | Joshua Kitolano ![]() |
6 | Gjivai Zechiël |
9 | Tobias Lauritsen |
11 | Shunsuke Mito |
7 | Mitchell van Bergen |
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