MAASTRICHT. MVV Maastricht overcome Jong Ajax to win 2-1. K. Kostons was the key player for his team after scoring 2 goals. It was MVV Maastricht to strike first with an early goal of Koen Kostons at the 3′. Then Koen Kostons scored again for MVV Maastricht in the 13′ minute scoring a double. Eventually, Gabriel Misehouy reduced the distance for Jong Ajax (87′). Eventually, that was it, and the result remained 2-1. Jong Ajax lost this match even if it was better in terms of ball possession (56%).
MVV Maastricht remained in players after Nicky Souren received a red card in the 75′. Nonetheless, MVV Maastricht still was able to win this contest competing only in 10.
The match was played at the De Geusselt stadium in Maastricht on Friday and it started at 8:00 pm local time. The referee was Luuk Timmer with the help of Halis Murat Kucukerbir and Laurens Maas. The 4th official was Luc Tissingh. The weather was heavy intensity rain. The temperature was pleasant at 15.98 degrees Celsius or 60.76 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 96%.
Match Statistics
- 44 Ball Possession 56
Shots
- 10 Total 16
- 4 On Target 6
- 5 Off Target 7
- 1 Shots blocked 3
- 87 Attack 100
- 30 Dangerous attack 52
- 71 Ball safe 79
- 0 Penalties 0
- 1 Corners 5
- 3 Off Sides 2
Fouls
- 13 Total 9
- 3 Yellow Cards 4
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 1 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Jong Ajax had a superior ball possession 56% while MVV Maastricht was struggling with a 44% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Jong Ajax was more pushing with 52 dangerous attacks and 16 shots of which 6 were on target. Still, MVV Maastricht found a way to find the solution to win this match.
MVV Maastricht shot 10 times, 4 on target, 5 off target. Regarding the opposition, Jong Ajax shot 16 times, 6 on target, 7 off target.
Cards
MVV Maastricht received 3 yellow cards (Romain Matthys, Wout Coomans and Koen Kostons). On the opposite side, Jong Ajax received 4 yellow cards (Oualid Agougil, Oualid Agougil, Gabriel Misehouy and Silvano Vos).
(MVV Maastricht) was sent off after receiving a red card in the (75′).
Match Timeline
Standings
Next matches
In the next match in the Eerste Divisie, MVV Maastricht will host VVV-Venlo on the 10th of May with a 12-4 head to head in favor of VVV-Venlo (4 draws).
Jong Ajax will host Jong AZ on the 10th of May with a 6-3 head to head stats in favor of Jong AZ (3 draws).
MVV Maastricht – Formation
MVV Maastricht
90'
79'
75'
3', 13'
MVV Maastricht adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Maurice Verberne decided to play with the following team: Romain Matthys , Tim Zeegers , Özgür Aktas , Wout Coomans , Lars Schenk , Marko Kleinen , Nicky Souren , Ferre Slegers , Bryan Smeets , Tunahan Tasci and Koen Kostons .
The home team had on the bench: Thijs Lambrix , Nabil El Basri , Mart Remans , Rayan Buifrahi, Saul Penders, Bryant Nieling, Leroy Labylle , Dailon Rocha Livramento, Kanou Sy and Brent Stevens.
Substitutions
MVV Maastricht made 5 changes: Marko Kleinen for Nabil El Basri (68′), Tunahan Tasci for Mart Remans (69′), Ferre Slegers for Bryant Nieling (79′), Tim Zeegers for Leroy Labylle (79′) and Koen Kostons for Dailon Rocha Livramento (90′).
Best player: Koen Kostons
The most impressive player for MVV Maastricht was Koen Kostons.
His rating is with 2 goals, 13 passes (77% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 3 duels out of 10. He performed 1 cross. He hit the woodwork once times.
Jong Ajax – Formation
Jong Ajax
Also Jong Ajax adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Dave Vos played with: Charlie Setford , Raphaël Sarfo , Olivier Aertssen , Tristan Gooijer , Rida Chahid , Silvano Vos , Gabriel Misehouy , Nassef Chourak , Kristian Hlynsson , Jaydon Banel and David Kalokoh .
These were the players on the bench: Tom de Graaff, Oualid Agougil , Julian Brandes , Gerald Alders , Rico Speksnijder and Alvaro Henry .
Jong Ajax could not rely on the presence of Rico Speksnijder (injured) and Gerald Alders (injured).
Substitutions
Jong Ajax made 2 changes: Rida Chahid for Oualid Agougil (46′) and Kristian Hlynsson for Julian Brandes (46′).
Best player: Oualid Agougil
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Jong Ajax was Oualid Agougil.
His rating is with 36 passes (85% accurate) and 3 key passes. He was won 2 duels out of 3.
His performance was remarkable also because he started the match from the bench before entering the filed in the 46′.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Eerste Divisie.
- VVV-Venlo – De Graafschap – 2-0
- Helmond Sport – SC Cambuur – 2-1
- Jong Utrecht – Roda JC Kerkrade – 1-0
- MVV Maastricht – Jong Ajax – 2-1
- TOP Oss – FC Groningen – 0-2
- Telstar – FC Eindhoven – 0-1
- FC Emmen – FC Dordrecht – 2-4
- FC Den Bosch – Jong PSV – 1-2
