Ajax vs Excelsior — result, stats and line-ups

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2023/2024

Ajax

24 APR

2:2

Excelsior

Goals

GOAL

AST

Goal27'

Devyne Rensch (assist: Kenneth Taylor) · Left foot shot 1-0

GOAL

Penalty38'

Julian Baas · Right foot shot 1-1

GOAL

AST

Goal53'

Lazaros Lamprou (assist: Kenzo Goudmijn) · Right foot shot 1-2

GOAL

Goal89'

Chuba Akpom · Left foot shot 2-2

Man of the match

Devyne RenschAjax8.4

Expected goals (xG)

AjaxxGExcelsior

1.321.20

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Conditions

Weatherfew clouds
RefereeSander van der Eijk
1st AssistantRens Bluemink
2nd AssistantStefan de Groot
4th OfficialNick Smit

Pressure index

AjaxExcelsior

1′45′90′

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Match flow

GOAL

AST

Goal27'

Devyne Rensch (assist: Kenneth Taylor) · Left foot shot 1-0

PLAYER

VAR35'

Steven Bergwijn

PLAYER

VAR35'

Mimeirhel Benita

PLAYER

Red card36'

Steven Bergwijn · Professional last man foul

GOAL

Penalty38'

Julian Baas · Right foot shot 1-1

OUT

Substitution44'

In: Chuba Akpom · Out: Brian Brobbey · Tactical sub

GOAL

AST

Goal53'

Lazaros Lamprou (assist: Kenzo Goudmijn) · Right foot shot 1-2

PLAYER

Yellow card67'

Siebe Horemans · Handball

OUT

Substitution68'

In: Anton Gaaei · Out: Benjamin Tahirović · Tactical sub

PLAYER

Yellow card68'

Benjamin Tahirović · Argument

PLAYER

Yellow card73'

Mimeirhel Benita · Time wasting

OUT

Substitution73'

In: Noah Naujoks · Out: Lazaros Lamprou · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution73'

In: Oscar Uddenäs · Out: Derensili Sanches Fernandes · Tactical sub

PLAYER

Yellow card77'

Anton Gaaei · Foul

PLAYER

Yellow card77'

Anton Gaaei

OUT

Substitution80'

In: Branco van den Boomen · Out: Sivert Mannsverk · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution80'

In: J. Rijkhoff · Out: Mika Godts · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution81'

In: Borna Sosa · Out: Ahmetcan Kaplan · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution84'

In: Casper Widell · Out: Kenzo Goudmijn · Tactical sub

GOAL

Goal89'

Chuba Akpom · Left foot shot 2-2

OUT

Substitution89'

In: Richie Omorowa · Out: Lance Duijvestijn · Tactical sub

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Commentary

That's it. The match concludes - Ajax 2, Excelsior 2.
90+5′The second half concludes with a score of 2-2, a draw between Ajax and Excelsior.
90+1′Julian Baas from Excelsior commits a foul.
90+1′Chuba Akpom of Ajax has earned a free kick on the left flank.
90+1′Attempt thwarted. Sandra Cisse from Excelsior's left-footed strike from the box's center is obstructed.
89′Player change - Excelsior. Richie Omorowa is coming on to replace Lance Duijvestijn.
89′Scored! Ajax 2, Excelsior 2. Chuba Akpom of Ajax fires a left-footed shot from a short distance into the right corner.
89′Another offensive move. Devyne Rensch of Ajax takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's deflected to the left corner. The assist came from Anton Gaaei.
85′Offside called against Ajax. Kenneth Taylor has been flagged offside.
85′Kenneth Taylor of Ajax strikes the crossbar with a header from the right-hand side of the six-yard box. The assist was provided by Anton Gaaei with a cross.
84′Player swap - Excelsior. Kenzo Goudmijn is being replaced by Casper Widell.
81′Another offensive effort. Julian Rijkhoff of Ajax makes a header from the middle of the box, but it's caught at the top center of the net.
81′Player change - Ajax. Borna Sosa is replacing Ahmetcan Kaplan.
80′Player change - Ajax. Branco van den Boomen comes in to replace Sivert Mannsverk.
80′Player Swap - Ajax. Julian Rijkhoff comes on, replacing Mika Godts.
80′Sivert Mannsverk of Ajax has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
80′Noah Naujoks of Excelsior commits a foul.
78′Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.
77′Match interruption - Julian Baas of Excelsior is injured.
77′Anton Gaaei of Ajax has been shown a yellow card due to a violation.
77′Julian Baas of Excelsior has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
77′Anton Gaaei from Ajax commits a foul.
76′Offside - Excelsior. Lance Duijvestijn has been flagged offside.
73′Mimeirhel Benita from Excelsior has been given a yellow card.
73′Player change - Excelsior. Oscar Uddenäs comes in to replace Derensili Sanches Fernandes.
73′Player swap - Excelsior. Lazaros Lamprou makes way for Noah Naujoks.
72′Opportunity squandered. Kenneth Taylor of Ajax sends a left-footed shot from the left side of the box soaring over the bar following a corner kick.
72′Corner kick awarded to Ajax. Mimeirhel Benita is responsible for it.
68′Substitution - Ajax. Anton Gaaei for Benjamin Tahirovic.
68′Benjamin Tahirovic - Ajax - receive yellow card.
67′Siebe Horemans - Excelsior - receive yellow card for hand ball.
67′Siebe Horemans from Excelsior just committed a handball.
65′Offside call - Excelsior. Derensili Sanches Fernandes has been flagged for being offside.
63′Corner kick awarded to Ajax, forced by Lazaros Lamprou.
62′Corner kick awarded to Ajax. Mimeirhel Benita is responsible for the concession.
62′Kenneth Taylor of Ajax attempts a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's thwarted.Penalty
61′Redouan El Yaakoubi of Excelsior commits a foul.
61′Kenneth Taylor of Ajax has secured a free kick in the offensive zone.
58′Jorrel Hato from Ajax has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
58′Derensili Sanches Fernandes from Excelsior commits a foul.
57′Siebe Horemans of Excelsior commits a foul.
57′Chuba Akpom of Ajax has been awarded a defensive free kick.
55′Opportunity squandered. Arthur Zagré of Excelsior takes a left-footed shot from beyond the box, but it veers off to the left.
53′Goal! Ajax 1, Excelsior 2. Lazaros Lamprou - Excelsior - shot with the head from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assist - Kenzo Goudmijn with a cross.
50′Sivert Mannsverk of Ajax commits a foul.
50′Kenzo Goudmijn from Excelsior has secured a free kick in the offensive zone.
45′The second half commences with the score tied at Ajax 1, Excelsior 1.
45+4′The first half concludes with Ajax and Excelsior tied at 1-1.
45+4′Another offensive effort. Lazaros Lamprou of Excelsior takes a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but the goalkeeper makes a save at the middle of the goal. The assist was provided by Arthur Zagré.
45+2′Attempt thwarted. Derensili Sanches Fernandes of Excelsior's left-footed strike from beyond the box is intercepted.
45+2′Corner kick awarded to Excelsior. This was due to a defensive move by Josip Sutalo.
45+1′Corner kick awarded to Excelsior. Ahmetcan Kaplan is responsible for the concession.
44′Player change - Ajax. Chuba Akpom is coming on to replace Brian Brobbey.
43′Missed chance. Derensili Sanches Fernandes - Excelsior - shot with left foot from the right side of the box missed to the left. Assist - Mimeirhel Benita.
40′Josip Sutalo of Ajax has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
40′Lance Duijvestijn from Excelsior commits a foul.
40′Lazaros Lamprou of Excelsior has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
40′Devyne Rensch from Ajax commits a foul.
38′And it's a score! Ajax and Excelsior are now tied at 1-1. Julian Baas of Excelsior successfully executes the penalty kick, driving the ball into the right corner with his right foot.
36′Steven Bergwijn of Ajax has been shown the red card.
35′VAR Decision: Card upgraded Steven Bergwijn - Ajax
32′Steven Bergwijn of Ajax has given away a penalty following a violation inside the penalty box.Penalty
32′Penalty Excelsior. Mimeirhel Benita draws a foul in the penalty area.Penalty
28′Corner kick awarded to Ajax. Arthur Zagré is responsible for it.
27′Score! Ajax leads 1-0 against Excelsior. Devyne Rensch of Ajax strikes with his left foot from the middle of the penalty area, sending the ball soaring into the upper middle of the net. The assist came from Kenneth Taylor, who set up the goal with a cross.
22′Kenneth Taylor of Ajax has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
22′Julian Baas from Excelsior commits a foul.
16′New attacking attempt. Julian Baas - Excelsior - shot with left foot from the left side of the box is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal. Assist - Derensili Sanches Fernandes.
14′Opportunity lost. Kenzo Goudmijn of Excelsior makes an unsuccessful attempt with his right foot from beyond the penalty area following a corner kick.Penalty
13′Corner kick awarded to Excelsior, resulting from Jorrel Hato's defensive action.
12′Lance Duijvestijn of Excelsior has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
12′Fouled by Ahmetcan Kaplan - Ajax
12′Another offensive move. Mika Godts from Ajax takes a shot with his right foot from a challenging spot on the right, but the goalkeeper manages to save it in the middle of the goal. The assist was by Benjamin Tahirovic.
12′Lance Duijvestijn of Excelsior is penalized for a handball.
7′Sivert Mannsverk of Ajax has earned an offensive free kick.
7′Kenzo Goudmijn of Excelsior commits a foul.
7′Offside - Excelsior. Sandra Cisse is caught in an offside position.
6′Kenzo Goudmijn of Excelsior has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
6′Sivert Mannsverk of Ajax commits a foul.
4′Jorrel Hato of Ajax has been awarded a defensive free kick.
4′Derensili Sanches Fernandes of Excelsior commits a foul.
1′Offside called - Ajax. Brian Brobbey has been flagged offside.
The initial half of the match commences...

Match statistics

AJAEXC

Possession and passing

57%Possession43%

87%Pass accuracy82%

574Passes430

500Successful Passes349

91Ball Safe75

4Key Passes4

2 more

5Substitutions4

20Throw-ins11

Attack

2Goals2

8Shots Total9

5Shots On Target4

4Corners3

67Dangerous Attacks39

3Accurate Crosses2

13 more

135Attacks97

31Dribble Attempts14

50Duels Won47

6Goal Attempts7

2Offsides3

0Penalties1

1Shots Blocked2

7Shots inside the box4

2Shots Off Target3

1Shots outside the box5

43%Successful dribbles100%

13Successful Dribbles10

15Total Crosses12

Defence and discipline

2Saves3

11Tackles23

10Interceptions15

6Fouls11

2Yellow cards2

1Red cards0

1 more

6Goal Kicks6

Other

1Hit Woodwork0

19Successful Headers8

10Successful Interceptions22

33Headers21

10Challenges14

1Assists1

3 more

0Yellowred Cards0

0Injuries1

4Counter Attacks3

The halves are each period's own numbers — not a split of the full-time figures.

The referee

S. van der EijkPer-match averages this season · 16 matches · career: 117

	Avg	Home	Away	Career
Yellow cards	3.56	1.56	2.00	3.40
Red cards	0.25	0.19	0.06	0.20
Second yellows	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.13
Penalties	0.19	0.13	0.06	0.23

Home / away: what the home and the away side received on average. Career: the average over every match officiated.

Expected goals (xG)

AjaxxGExcelsior

1.321.20

Expected Goals on Target (xGoT)

2.051.18

Expected Goals Non Penalty Goals (npxG)

1.320.41

Expected Goals Open Play (xGOP)

1.170.35

Expected Goals Set Play (xGSP)

0.150.85

Expected Goals Corners (xGC)

0.040.06

Expected Goals Free Kicks (xGFK)

0.110.00

Expected Points (xPTS)

1.451.28

Starting XI

ExcelsiorFormation: 4-2-3-1 · €14M6/11

Marinus Dijkhuizen

AjaxFormation: 4-3-3 · €176M11/11

John van 't Schip

The ↓ and minute under a player mean they were substituted off then.

Transfer fees

Ajax€176Mstarting XI · 11/11€200Mwith bench · 20/22

Excelsior€14Mstarting XI · 6/11€15Mwith bench · 7/19

Ajax's starting XI cost €162M more.

The amount under a player is their last known transfer fee and its year (provider data) — not a market value.

Ajax — bench

Anton GaaeiDefender · €4.5M (2023)6.8 10

Chuba AkpomAttacker · €8M (2026)7.3 18

Jakov MedicDefender · €2M (2025)19

J. RijkhoffAttacker7.0 21

Branco van den BoomenMidfielder · €350K (2020)6.7 22

Remko PasveerGoalkeeper · €450K (2017)24

Silvano VosMidfielder · €3M (2024)25

Borna SosaDefender · €2.3M (2025)6.8 28

Kian Fitz-JimMidfielder · €2.5M (2026)47

Tristan GooijerDefender · €500K (2026)53

Tom de GraaffGoalkeeper

Excelsior — bench

Casper WidellDefender6.3 11

Oscar UddenäsAttacker6.7 15

Noah NaujoksMidfielder6.6 16

Sven NieuwpoortDefender17

Richie OmorowaAttacker29

Mike van DuinenAttacker · €750K (2018)32

Siem de MoesDefender38

Pascal KuiperGoalkeeper

Player statistics

Ajax starters then subs, by rating

Devyne Rensch#2 · Defender · 90′8.4

In this match

Attack

Goals: 1
Assists: 0
Shots: 2
Shots on target: 2
Expected goals (xG): 0.37
xGoT: 1.07

Passing

Passes (accurate/total): 55/63
Pass accuracy: 87%
Key passes: 0
Long balls (won/total): 3/4

Possession & duels

Touches: 0
Duels (won/total): 7/9
Aerials won: 1
Dribbles (won/attempted): 4/5

Defence

Tackles: 2
Interceptions: 2
Clearances: 2

Discipline

Fouls: 1

Player	Reason	Back
Gastón Ávila🩹 injury · Cruciate Ligament Tear	injury · Cruciate Ligament Tear	31 Dec 2024
Diant Ramaj🩹 injury · Elbow Injury	injury · Elbow Injury	19 Jun 2024
Amourricho van Axel Dongen🩹 injury · Knee Injury	injury · Knee Injury	12 Sept 2024
Steven Berghuis🩹 injury · Back Injury	injury · Back Injury	4 May 2024

Player	Reason	Back
Jacky Donkor🩹 injury · Knee Injury	injury · Knee Injury	29 Sept 2023
Lennard Hartjes🩹 injury · Cruciate Ligament Tear	injury · Cruciate Ligament Tear	1 Jul 2024
Ian Smeulers🩹 injury · Ankle Injury	injury · Ankle Injury	31 Mar 2024
Kik Pierie🩹 injury · Foot Injury	injury · Foot Injury	13 Jan 2025
Serano Seymor🩹 injury · Foot Injury	injury · Foot Injury	30 Jun 2024
Troy Parrott🟥 suspended · Red Card Suspension	suspended · Red Card Suspension	25 Apr 2024

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Ajax	1.3673.37%	1.3275.76%
Draw	5.5018.18%	5.5018.18%
Excelsior	7.5013.33%	8.0012.5%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Ajax or Draw	1.1090.91%	1.0991.74%
Ajax or Excelsior	1.1487.57%	1.1586.96%
Draw or Excelsior	3.0033.33%	3.2031.25%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
2+ goals	–	1.1289.29%
0–1 goals	–	6.1016.39%
3+ goals	1.4071.43%	1.4568.97%
0–2 goals	2.8734.78%	2.7536.36%
4+ goals	–	2.1746.08%
0–3 goals	–	1.7158.48%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Ajax	1.8055.56%	1.7557.14%
Draw	2.7536.36%	2.8535.09%
Excelsior	6.5015.38%	6.5015.38%

Outcome	bet365
AJA → AJA	1.9551.23%
AJA → X	17.005.88%
AJA → EXC	41.002.44%
X → AJA	4.3323.08%
X → X	9.0011.11%
X → EXC	17.005.88%
EXC → AJA	15.006.67%
EXC → X	19.005.26%
EXC → EXC	12.008.33%

Outcome	bet365
12 - 14	3.7526.67%
6 - 8	3.6027.78%
9 - 11	2.6238.1%
Under 6	13.007.69%
Over 14	7.0014.29%

Outcome	Unibet
2+ cards	1.1686.21%
0–1 cards	4.3522.99%
3+ cards	1.4867.57%
0–2 cards	2.3542.55%
4+ cards	2.1047.62%
0–3 cards	1.6361.35%
5+ cards	3.1531.75%
0–4 cards	1.2778.74%

#	Team	P	Pts
1	AZ Alkmaar	7	19
2	Feyenoord	7	17
3	PSV	7	16
4	FC Twente	7	16
5	Ajax	7	14
6	Fortuna Sittard	7	13
7	Excelsior	7	11
8	FC Groningen	7	11
9	Go Ahead Eagles	7	10
10	SC Heerenveen	7	9
11	NEC Nijmegen	7	8
12	Sparta Rotterdam	7	5
13	Telstar	7	5
14	SC Cambuur	7	5
15	FC Utrecht	7	5
16	PEC Zwolle	7	4
17	ADO Den Haag	7	2
18	Willem II	7	2

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Yes	1.6161.92%	1.7457.47%
No	2.2045.45%	2.0548.78%