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: Mon Aug 25 2025 00:47:00 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:
64'
Oscar GloukhOliver Valaker Edvardsen
61'
Thomas BrunsAjdin Hrustic
63'
Steven BerghuisDavy Klaassen
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
1NEC Nijmegen13310041
2PEC Zwolle12310020
3PSV Eindhoven12310020
4Feyenoord11310021
5FC Twente20310122
6Sparta Rotterdam2-2310146
7FC Volendam20202033
8AZ Alkmaar10101022
9Ajax10101022
10Go Ahead Eagles10101022
11FC Utrecht1-1000112
12Fortuna Sittard1-1000112
13SC Heerenveen1-1000112
14Telstar1-2000102
15FC Groningen2-5000238
16NAC Breda2-5000205
17Heracles2-6000206
18Excelsior2-8000219
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