Netherlands - EredivisieJohan Cruijff ArenA, Aug 24
FTAjax
2 - 0
Heracles
Events:
22'Damon Mirani
22'Damon Mirani
31'Steven Berghuis1 - 0
31'1 - 0Steven Berghuis
HT
1 - 0
Events:
70'Jan Zamburek
70'Jan Zamburek
87'Wout WeghorstDavy Klaassen2 - 0(Assist)
87'2 - 0Wout WeghorstDavy Klaassen(Assist)
FT
2 - 0
Events:
Events:
Match Info:
Referee: Marc Nagtegaal (Netherlands)
Venue: Johan Cruijff ArenAAug 24
Spectators: 54,683
Stats:
Shots on target
10
Shots on target
0
Shots off target
6
Shots off target
2
Blocked Shots
11
Blocked Shots
2
Possession (%)
66
Possession (%)
34
Corner Kicks
10
Corner Kicks
1
Offsides
4
Offsides
1
Fouls
10
Fouls
15
Throw ins
19
Throw ins
16
Yellow cards
0
Yellow cards
2
Crosses
6
Crosses
2
Goalkeeper saves
0
Goalkeeper saves
7
Goal kicks
3
Goal kicks
8
Latest commentaries:
90+6'Ajax with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+6'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6'Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Heracles: 34%.
90+5'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+5'Wout Weghorst from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5'Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Heracles: 34%.
90+5'The referee signals a free kick as Oliver Edvardsen from Ajax trips Ajdin Hrustic
90+4'Heracles take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+4'Youri Baas relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4'Heracles take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+3'Ajax are in control of the ball.
90+3'Goal kick for Heracles.
90+3'Good effort by Oliver Edvardsen as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+2'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+2'The match resumes with a drop ball.
90+2'The game is stopped.
90+2'Davy Klaassen from Ajax heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
90+2'Josip Sutalo from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
90+1'Ivan Mesik from Heracles intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1'The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90'Ajax are in control of the ball.
90'Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Heracles: 34%.
89'GOAL! After a review of the situation, the referee changed the initial decision and awards a goal for Ajax!
88'VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Ajax.
87'Davy Klaassen provided the assist for the goal.
87'G O O O A A A L - Wout Weghorst scores with the right foot!
87'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
87'Ajax are in control of the ball.
86'Ivan Mesik is penalised for pushing Wout Weghorst.
86'Ajax are in control of the ball.
86'Yvandro Borges Sanches relieves the pressure with a clearance
86'Ajax are trying to create something here.
85'Jan Zamburek is leaving the field to be replaced by Antonio Satriano in a tactical substitution.
85'Sem Scheperman is leaving the field to be replaced by Mike te Wierik in a tactical substitution.
85'Ball possession: Ajax: 65%, Heracles: 35%.
84'Goal kick for Heracles.
84'Oliver Edvardsen from Ajax sends an effort wide of target
83'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
83'Ajax are in control of the ball.
Line-ups are confirmed. Last update: Wed Aug 27 2025 06:34:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ajax4-3-3
1
Vítezslav Jaros
3
Anton Gaaei
2
Lucas Rosa
15
Youri Baas
5
Owen Wijndal
28
Kian Fitz-Jim
10
Oscar Gloukh
8
Kenneth Taylor
23
Steven Berghuis
25
Wout Weghorst
7
Raul Moro
19
Luka Kulenovic
17
Tristan Van Gilst
10
Thomas Bruns
7
Bryan Limbombe
13
Jan Zamburek
32
Sem Scheperman
5
Djevencio Van der Kust
24
Ivan Mesik
4
Damon Mirani
3
Jannes Wieckhoff
1
Fabian De Keijzer
Heracles4-2-3-1
Substitutions:
63'
Steven BerghuisDavy Klaassen
61'
Thomas BrunsAjdin Hrustic
64'
Oscar GloukhOliver Valaker Edvardsen
73'
Tristan Van GilstYvandro Borges Sanches
78'
Raul MoroJorthy Mokio
74'
Jannes WieckhoffMimeirhel Benita
78'
Anton GaaeiYouri Regeer
85'
Sem SchepermanMike Te Wierik
78'
Kian Fitz-JimJosip Šutalo
85'
Jan ZamburekAntonio Satriano
Substitute players:
Remko Pasveer
Timo Jansink
Paul Peters Reverson
Robin Mantel
Ahmetcan Kaplan
Mimeirhel Benita
Jorthy Mokio
Lorenzo Milani
Josip Šutalo
Mike Te Wierik
Gerald Alders
Jop Tijink
Davy Klaassen
Daniel Van Kaam
Youri Regeer
Ajdin Hrustic
Brian Brobbey
Diego van Oorschot
Oliver Valaker Edvardsen
Yvandro Borges Sanches
Don-Angelo Konadu
Antonio Satriano
Rayane Bounida
Coaches:
John Gijsbert Alan Heitinga
Bas Sibum
Eredivisie
#Team namePPlayedGDGoals DifferencePtsPointsWWinsDDrawsLLossesFGoals ForAGoals Against
1PSV Eindhoven16214013123918
2NEC Nijmegen169277633526
3FC Twente1610266822919
4Feyenoord168267542921
5Ajax166245923024
6SC Heerenveen16-3216372427
7FC Groningen16-6206282026
8AZ Alkmaar16-6206281824
9Sparta Rotterdam16-12206281931
10FC Utrecht16-6174572228
11Excelsior16-12174572032
12Telstar16-10143581626
13Fortuna Sittard16-111442102132
14Go Ahead Eagles16-8132771927
15PEC Zwolle16-2691692147
16NAC Breda16-20815101232
17FC Volendam16-21822121031
18Heracles16-34411141246
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