Ajax vs Almere City — result, stats and line-ups

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2023/2024

Ajax

12 MAY

3:0

Almere City

Goals

GOAL

AST

Goal29'

Steven Bergwijn (assist: Brian Brobbey) · Right foot shot 1-0

GOAL

AST

Goal34'

Steven Bergwijn (assist: Chuba Akpom) · Right foot shot 2-0

GOAL

AST

Goal38'

Steven Bergwijn (assist: Ahmetcan Kaplan) · Right foot shot 3-0

Man of the match

Steven BergwijnAjax10.0

Expected goals (xG)

AjaxxGAlmere City

1.480.25

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RefereeDanny Desmond Makkelie
1st AssistantHessel Steegstra
2nd AssistantPatrick Inia
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Pressure index

AjaxAlmere City

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Match flow

PLAYER

Yellow card10'

H. Akujobi · Foul

OUT

Substitution19'

In: Pascu · Out: Yoann Cathline · Substitution because of injury

PLAYER

Yellow card26'

Sivert Mannsverk · Foul

GOAL

AST

Goal29'

Steven Bergwijn (assist: Brian Brobbey) · Right foot shot 1-0

GOAL

AST

Goal34'

Steven Bergwijn (assist: Chuba Akpom) · Right foot shot 2-0

GOAL

AST

Goal38'

Steven Bergwijn (assist: Ahmetcan Kaplan) · Right foot shot 3-0

PLAYER

Yellow card45'

Ahmetcan Kaplan · Foul

OUT

Substitution46'

In: Steven Berghuis · Out: Sivert Mannsverk · Tactical sub

PLAYER

Yellow card52'

Damian van Bruggen · Foul

PLAYER

VAR54'

Pascu

OUT

Substitution55'

In: Rajiv van La Parra · Out: K. Hansen · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution56'

In: Loïc Mbe Soh · Out: Théo Barbet · Tactical sub

PLAYER

Yellow card62'

Jorrel Hato · Foul

OUT

Substitution70'

In: Benjamin Tahirović · Out: Chuba Akpom · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution76'

In: Anton Gaaei · Out: Devyne Rensch · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution76'

In: F. Mattoir · Out: Steven Bergwijn · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution76'

In: Álvaro Peña · Out: Thomas Robinet · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution77'

In: Mika Godts · Out: Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution79'

In: Branco van den Boomen · Out: Jordan Henderson · Tactical sub

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Commentary

That's it. The match is over - Ajax 3, Almere City FC 0.
90+2′Second Half ended - Ajax 3, Almere City FC 0.
88′Opportunity squandered. Mika Godts of Ajax fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area following a corner, but it soars over the crossbar.Penalty
87′Corner kick awarded to Ajax. Faïz Mattoir is responsible for the concession.
86′Missed chance. Branco van den Boomen - Ajax - shot with left foot from a diffucult position on the left is close, but missed. Assist - Steven Berghuis.
83′Anton Gaaei from Ajax commits a foul.
83′Faïz Mattoir of Almere City FC has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
81′Rajiv van La Parra of Almere City FC has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
81′Josip Sutalo of Ajax commits a foul.
79′Player change - Ajax. Jordan Henderson is being replaced by Branco van den Boomen.
78′Sherel Floranus of Almere City FC has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
78′Fouled by Kenneth Taylor - Ajax
77′Substitution - Ajax. Mika Godts for Steven Bergwijn.
76′Player switch - Ajax. Anton Gaaei is coming on for Devyne Rensch.
76′Player change - Almere City FC. Thomas Robinet is being replaced by Faïz Mattoir.
76′Player swap - Almere City FC. Álvaro Peña is coming on to replace Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp.
76′Steven Berghuis from Ajax has secured a free kick on the right flank.
76′Rajiv van La Parra of Almere City FC commits a foul.
72′Kenneth Taylor's right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area is obstructed. The Ajax player's attempt is thwarted.Penalty
70′Player swap - Ajax. Benjamin Tahirovic is coming on to replace Chuba Akpom.
70′Offside called - It's against Almere City FC. Hamdi Akujobi has been caught offside.
69′Attempt thwarted. Rajiv van La Parra of Almere City FC's right-footed shot from the box's heart is intercepted. Assist provided by Pascu.
65′Opportunity lost. Hamdi Akujobi of Almere City FC nearly scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it veers left. The assist was provided by Thomas Robinet.
62′Jorrel Hato of Ajax has been handed a yellow card due to a foul.
62′Thomas Robinet of Almere City FC has earned a free kick on the right flank.
62′Fouled by Jorrel Hato - Ajax
59′Stije Resink of Almere City FC commits a foul.
59′Chuba Akpom of Ajax has earned an offensive free kick.
57′Jorrel Hato - Ajax - won a free kick in defence.
57′Fouled by Thomas Robinet - Almere City FC
56′Player swap - Almere City FC. Kornelius Hansen is replaced by Rajiv van La Parra.
55′Player switch - Almere City FC. Théo Barbet is replaced by Loïc Mbe Soh.
55′Opportunity squandered. Devyne Rensch of Ajax attempts a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it sails high and wide to the left. The assist was provided by Steven Berghuis with a through ball.
53′Offside called - It's against Almere City FC. Kornelius Hansen has been flagged offside.
52′Damian van Bruggen from Almere City FC has been handed a yellow card due to a violation.
52′Damian van Bruggen of Almere City FC commits a foul.
52′Brian Brobbey of Ajax has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
51′Opportunity squandered. Damian van Bruggen of Almere City FC takes a right-footed shot from beyond the penalty area following a corner, but it sails over the bar.Penalty
50′Corner kick awarded to Almere City FC. The opportunity arises due to a defensive action by Ahmetcan Kaplan.
49′Hamdi Akujobi of Almere City FC has earned a free kick on the right flank.
49′Jorrel Hato from Ajax commits a foul.
47′Théo Barbet of Almere City FC commits a foul.
47′Brian Brobbey of Ajax has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
46′Opportunity squandered. Brian Brobbey of Ajax takes a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but it goes too high and veers off to the right. The assist was provided by Chuba Akpom.
45′Player change - Ajax. Steven Berghuis is coming on to replace Sivert Mannsverk.
45′The second half commences with Ajax leading 3-0 against Almere City FC.
45+4′The first half concludes with Ajax leading 3-0 against Almere City FC.
45+4′Pause finished. They are prepared to proceed.
45+3′Match interruption - Thomas Robinet of Almere City FC is injured.
45+3′Ahmetcan Kaplan of Ajax has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
45+2′Thomas Robinet of Almere City FC has earned a free kick on the right flank.
45′Stije Resink of Almere City FC commits a foul.
45′Ahmetcan Kaplan - Ajax - won a free kick in defence.
44′Kornelius Hansen of Almere City FC has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
44′Ahmetcan Kaplan of Ajax commits a foul.
43′Opportunity squandered. Chuba Akpom of Ajax attempts a header from the box's centre but fails to hit the mark. The cross was provided by Jordan Henderson.
42′Sherel Floranus from Almere City FC commits a foul.
42′Chuba Akpom of Ajax has earned a free kick on the right flank.
39′Corner kick awarded to Ajax, forced by Joey Jacobs.
38′Score! Ajax leads with 3, Almere City FC trails with 0. Steven Bergwijn of Ajax strikes with his right foot from the middle of the box, sending the ball to the left corner. The assist was provided by Ahmetcan Kaplan.
35′Sherel Floranus of Almere City FC has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
35′Chuba Akpom from Ajax commits a foul.
34′Score! Ajax leads 2-0 against Almere City FC. Steven Bergwijn of Ajax successfully strikes with his right foot from beyond the box, sending the ball into the left corner. The assist came from Chuba Akpom following a corner kick.
33′Corner kick awarded to Ajax, forced by Sherel Floranus.
33′Jorrel Hato of Ajax has successfully secured a free kick on the left flank.
33′Stije Resink of Almere City FC commits a foul.
31′Attempt thwarted. Brian Brobbey of Ajax takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's stopped. The assist came from Jordan Henderson.
29′Goal! Ajax 1, Almere City FC 0. Steven Bergwijn - Ajax - shot with right foot from the centre of the box to the right corner. Assist - Brian Brobbey.
26′Sivert Mannsverk of Ajax has been handed a yellow card for committing a foul.
26′Thomas Robinet of Almere City FC has earned a defensive free kick.
26′Sivert Mannsverk of Ajax commits a foul.
25′A fresh offensive effort is underway. Brian Brobbey from Ajax takes a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but it's defended in the left corner. The assist comes from Devyne Rensch.
24′Sivert Mannsverk of Ajax is penalized for a handball.
23′Josip Sutalo of Ajax has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
23′Fouled by Kornelius Hansen - Almere City FC
21′Corner kick awarded to Ajax. This was forced by Damian van Bruggen's defensive action.
19′Player swap in progress - Almere City FC. Pascu is coming on for Yoann Cathline due to an injury.
17′Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.
16′Match interruption - Yoann Cathline of Almere City FC is injured.
13′Yoann Cathline of Almere City FC has earned an attacking free kick.
13′Josip Sutalo of Ajax commits a foul.
10′Hamdi Akujobi of Almere City FC has been handed a yellow card due to a foul.
10′Steven Bergwijn of Ajax has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
10′Hamdi Akujobi of Almere City FC commits a foul.
9′Kenneth Taylor of Ajax has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
9′Stije Resink of Almere City FC has committed a foul.
4′Damian van Bruggen of Almere City FC commits a foul.
4′Brian Brobbey of Ajax has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
4′Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.
2′Delay in match - injury Sherel Floranus - Almere City FC
1′Chuba Akpom of Ajax has been awarded a free kick in the offensive zone.
1′Kenneth Taylor from Ajax has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
1′Stije Resink of Almere City FC has committed a foul.
The initial half of the match commences...

Match statistics

AJAALM

Possession and passing

58%Possession42%

82%Pass accuracy77%

548Passes391

452Successful Passes304

95Ball Safe76

9Key Passes2

2 more

5Substitutions5

18Throw-ins12

Attack

3Goals0

11Shots Total3

4Shots On Target0

4Corners1

42Dangerous Attacks40

1Accurate Crosses4

12 more

83Attacks102

20Dribble Attempts13

70Duels Won47

8Goal Attempts2

0Offsides2

2Shots Blocked1

10Shots inside the box2

5Shots Off Target2

1Shots outside the box1

100%Successful dribbles100%

12Successful Dribbles9

14Total Crosses10

Defence and discipline

0Saves1

20Tackles16

12Interceptions5

12Fouls14

3Yellow cards2

3Goal Kicks7

Other

23Successful Headers13

12Successful Interceptions9

32Headers40

12Challenges5

3Assists0

0Injuries3

1 more

3Counter Attacks0

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

The referee

D. MakkeliePer-match averages this season · 26 matches · career: 519

	Avg	Home	Away	Career
Yellow cards	3.12	1.31	1.81	3.29
Red cards	0.08	0.08	0.00	0.10
Second yellows	0.15	0.04	0.12	0.11
Penalties	0.23	0.15	0.08	0.33

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

Expected goals (xG)

AjaxxGAlmere City

1.480.25

Expected Goals on Target (xGoT)

1.430.04

Expected Goals Non Penalty Goals (npxG)

1.480.25

Expected Goals Open Play (xGOP)

1.280.23

Expected Goals Set Play (xGSP)

0.190.02

Expected Goals Corners (xGC)

0.120.02

Expected Points (xPTS)

2.320.43

Expected Goals Against (xGA)

0.251.48

Starting XI

Almere CityFormation: 3-5-2 · €9.7M5/11

Alex Pastoor

AjaxFormation: 4-3-3 · €150M11/11

John van 't Schip

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

Transfer fees

Ajax€150Mstarting XI · 11/11€223Mwith bench · 22/23

Almere City€9.7Mstarting XI · 5/11€17Mwith bench · 9/23

Ajax's starting XI cost €141M 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)6.5 11

Carlos ForbsAttacker · €6M (2025)12

Jay GorterGoalkeeper · €1M (2021)18

Jakov MedicDefender · €2M (2025)19

J. RijkhoffAttacker21

Branco van den BoomenMidfielder · €350K (2020)6.3 22

Remko PasveerGoalkeeper · €450K (2017)23

Steven BerghuisAttacker · €5.5M (2021)7.1 25

Borna SosaDefender · €2.3M (2025)28

Kian Fitz-JimMidfielder · €2.5M (2026)33

Benjamin TahirovićMidfielder · €2.8M (2025)6.2 39

Mika GodtsAttacker · €45M (2026)6.4

Almere City — bench

Loïc Mbe SohDefender · €3M (2026)6.8 6

Álvaro PeñaMidfielder6.1 7

Jason van DuivenAttacker · €3M (2024)8

Danny PostMidfielder14

PascuMidfielder5.9 16

Adi NalicMidfielder18

Samuel Sahin-RadlingerGoalkeeper · €250K (2011)21

Milan CorrynMidfielder24

F. MattoirAttacker6.1 25

Christopher MamengiDefender27

Rajiv van La ParraAttacker · €1.2M (2019)6.4 52

Joël van der WiltGoalkeeper

Player statistics

Ajax starters then subs, by rating

Steven Bergwijn#7 · Attacker · 77′10.0

In this match

Attack

Goals: 3
Assists: 0
Shots: 3
Shots on target: 3
Expected goals (xG): 0.38
xGoT: 0.89

Passing

Passes (accurate/total): 27/30
Pass accuracy: 90%
Key passes: 0
Crosses (accurate/total): 0/1

Possession & duels

Touches: 0
Duels (won/total): 4/5
Dribbles (won/attempted): 3/4

Defence

Tackles: 0

Discipline

Fouls: 0
Fouls drawn: 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

Player	Reason	Back
S. Keller🩹 injury · Shoulder Injury	injury · Shoulder Injury	17 May 2024
Yann Kitala🩹 injury · Muscle Injury	injury · Muscle Injury	18 May 2024
Peer Koopmeiners🟥 suspended · Red Card Suspension	suspended · Red Card Suspension	13 May 2024

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Ajax	1.2580%	1.2381.3%
Draw	6.0016.67%	6.2516%
Almere City	11.009.09%	11.508.7%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Ajax or Draw	1.0595.24%	1.0694.34%
Ajax or Almere City	1.1288.89%	1.1388.5%
Draw or Almere City	3.7526.67%	3.9025.64%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
2+ goals	–	1.1289.29%
0–1 goals	–	6.1016.39%
3+ goals	1.4767.8%	1.4568.97%
0–2 goals	2.6038.46%	2.7536.36%
4+ goals	–	2.1646.3%
0–3 goals	–	1.7058.82%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Ajax	1.6660.02%	1.6460.98%
Draw	2.7536.36%	2.9533.9%
Almere City	8.5011.76%	8.0012.5%

Outcome	bet365
AJA → AJA	1.7257.9%
AJA → X	19.005.26%
AJA → ALM	51.001.96%
X → AJA	4.0025%
X → X	9.0011.11%
X → ALM	21.004.76%
ALM → AJA	17.005.88%
ALM → X	21.004.76%
ALM → ALM	19.005.26%

Outcome	bet365
12 - 14	4.0025%
6 - 8	3.4029.41%
9 - 11	2.6238.1%
Under 6	11.009.09%
Over 14	9.0011.11%

Outcome	Unibet
3+ cards	1.4071.43%
0–2 cards	2.6038.46%
4+ cards	1.9451.55%
0–3 cards	1.7557.14%
5+ cards	2.8035.71%
0–4 cards	1.3375.19%
6+ cards	4.4022.73%
0–5 cards	1.1586.96%

#	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	1.9551.28%	1.9052.63%
No	1.8055.56%	1.8653.76%