UTRECHT. Jong Ajax had a surprising win over Jong Utrecht with a 2-0 win with a goal from Y. Regeer (16′) and a goal from C. Rasmussen (90′). Jong Ajax was much better in terms of ball possession (81%) and that was among the factors of its victory.
The match was played at the Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch stadium in Utrecht. The referee was Laurens Gerrets who had the assistance of Martijn Beijer and Danny Kempinga. The 4th official was Luc Tissingh. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was quite cold at 0.9 degrees Celsius or 33.69 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 94%.
Match Statistics
- 46 Ball Possession 54
Shots
- 10 Total 9
- 3 On Target 4
- 7 Off Target 5
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 134 Attack 112
- 70 Dangerous attack 62
- 109 Ball safe 88
- 0 Penalties 0
- 7 Corners 8
- 3 Off Sides 7
Fouls
- 11 Total 7
- 2 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 2
Ball possession
Jong Ajax had a strong ball possession 81% while Jong Utrecht was struggling with a 19% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Jong Utrecht was more pushing with 70 dangerous attacks and 10 shots of which 3 were on target. Anyhow, Jong Ajax was able to find the solution to win this contest.
Jong Utrecht shot 10 times, 3 on target, 7 off target. Talking about the opposition, Jong Ajax shot 9 times, 4 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
Jong Utrecht received 2 yellow cards (I. Bonsu and R. Huizing). On the other side, Jong Ajax received 2 yellow cards (N. Musampa Nordin and S. Van Der Sloot).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this encounter, Jong Utrecht will stay with 22 points like Jong AZ to hold in the 15th place. On the other side, Jong Ajax will have 40 points to hold in the 4th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Eerste Divisie, Jong Utrecht will play away against FC Eindhoven on the 14th of January with a 6-1 head to head in favor of FC Eindhoven (3 draws).
Jong Ajax will host FC Den Bosch on the 17th of January with a 8-4 head to head statistic in favor of Jong Ajax (4 draws).
Jong Utrecht – Formation
Jong Utrecht
81'
42'
Jong Utrecht adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Darije Kalezić decided to play with the following team: Kevin Gadellaa , Raymond Huizing , Rick Meissen , Kjeld van den Hoek , Djevencio van der Kust , Ivar Jenner , Imanuel Bonsu , Eros Maddy , Mees Rijks , Ayman Sellouf and Remco Balk .
The home team had on the bench: Mohammed Akharaz, O. Alou, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, J. Ruijgrok, J. Bernadina, G. Çulhacı, Julliani Eersteling and J. Mukeh.
Substitutions
Jong Utrecht made 3 changes: M. Rijks for D. Fernandes Sanches (60′), I. Jenner for M. Akharaz (76′) and R. Huizing for J. Eersteling (81′).
Best player: Ayman Sellouf
The most impressive player for Jong Utrecht was Ayman Sellouf.
His rating is with 1 passes (100% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 1 duel out of 1. He performed 2 crosses.
Jong Ajax – Formation
Jong Ajax
16'
Also Jong Ajax adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Johnny Heitinga played with: Charlie Setford , Steven Van Der Sloot , Olivier Aertssen , Nordin Musampa , Terrence Douglas , Donny Warmerdam , Kian Fitz Jim , Christian Kjelder Rasmussen , Youri Regeer , Kristian Hlynsson and Giovanni .
The following players were sitting on the bench: C. Raatsie, J. Dirksen, A. Martha, Diyae Jermoumi, J. Banel, A. Salah-Eddine, J. Campagne, R. Hillen and G. Yah.
Substitutions
Jong Ajax made 2 changes: Giovanni for D. Jermoumi (73′) and K. Hlynsson for A. Martha (90′).
Best player: Charlie Setford
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Jong Ajax was the goalkeeper: Charlie Setford. His rating is 7.03. He performed 1 save.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Eerste Divisie.
- Jong Utrecht – Jong Ajax – 0-2
- Jong PSV – Almere City – 5-1
