DOETINCHEM. Jong Ajax overcomes De Graafschap with a 2-0 win with a goal from J. Banel (62′) and a goal from N. Chourak (90′).
The match was played at the Stadion De Vijverberg stadium in Doetinchem on Monday and it started at 8:00 pm local time. The referee was Kevin Puts with the assistance of Robert Kunst and Bram Vervoorn. The 4th official was Preston Henshuijs. The weather was moderate rain. The temperature was quite cold at 6.68 degrees Celsius or 44.02 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 93%.
Match Statistics
- 46 Ball Possession 54
Shots
- 23 Total 9
- 6 On Target 4
- 8 Off Target 3
- 9 Shots blocked 2
- 108 Attack 102
- 76 Dangerous attack 28
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 8 Corners 2
- 5 Off Sides 3
Fouls
- 14 Total 8
- 1 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Ball possession
The ball possession was not so different. De Graafschap was in possession of the ball for 46% of the time vs. Jong Ajax that controlled the ball for 54% of the time.
Attitude and shots
De Graafschap was putting more pressure with 76 dangerous attacks and 23 shots of which 6 were on target. Notwithstanding, Jong Ajax was able to find the solution to win this match.
De Graafschap shot 23 times, 6 on target, 8 off target. Regarding the opposition, Jong Ajax shot 9 times, 4 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
De Graafschap didn’t receive any yellow card. On the opposite side, Jong Ajax received 3 yellow cards (Oualid Agougil, Rida Chahid and Jaydon Banel).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, De Graafschap stays with 52 points to remain in the 6th place. Talking about the opposition, Jong Ajax will has 33 points to remain in the 15th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Eerste Divisie, De Graafschap will play away with FC Groningen on the 15th of March with a 10-2 head to head record in favor of FC Groningen (3 draws).
Jong Ajax will host Jong PSV on the 15th of March with a 7-7 head to head record.
De Graafschap – Formation
De Graafschap
67'
De Graafschap adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Jan Vreman decided to play with the following team: Thijs Jansen , Jeffry Fortes , Joran Hardeman , Xandro Schenk , Alexander Büttner , Philip Brittijn , Donny Warmerdam , David Flakus Bosilj , Simon Colyn , Tristan van Gilst and Devin Haen .
The home team had on the bench: Mees Bakker, Lion Kaak, Mimoun Mahi , Jardell Kanga, Ralf Seuntjens , Ties Wieggers, Giovanni Büttner , Levi Schoppema , Blnd Hassan , Anis Yadir, Jesper van Riel and Stan Wevers.
De Graafschap could not rely on the presence of Mimoun Mahi (injured) and Levi Schoppema (injured).
Substitutions
De Graafschap made 5 changes: Philip Brittijn for Giovanni Büttner (70′), Simon Colyn for Mimoun Mahi (70′), Alexander Büttner for Levi Schoppema (67′), Devin Haen for Ralf Seuntjens (67′) and David Flakus Bosilj for Blnd Hassan (83′).
Player of the match: Joran Hardeman
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for De Graafschap was Joran Hardeman.
His rating is with 62 passes (81% accurate) and 2 key passes. He won 10 duels out of 12.
Jong Ajax – Formation
Jong Ajax
74'
62'
Also Jong Ajax adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Dave Vos played with: Tom de Graaff , Raphaël Sarfo , Julian Brandes , Dies Janse , ArJany Martha , Silvano Vos , Oualid Agougil , Jaydon Banel , Kian Fitz-Jim , David Kalokoh and Julian Rijkhoff .
These were the players on the bench: Charlie Setford, Nassef Chourak , Rida Chahid , Olaf Gorter , Rico Speksnijder, Gerald Alders , Skye Vink and Sten Kremers.
Jong Ajax could not rely on the presence of Gerald Alders (injured).
Substitutions
Jong Ajax made 4 changes: Oualid Agougil for Nassef Chourak (61′), Raphaël Sarfo for Gerald Alders (70′), David Kalokoh for Rida Chahid (86′) and Jaydon Banel for Olaf Gorter (86′).
Player of the match: Tom de Graaff
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Jong Ajax was the goalkeeper: Tom de Graaff. His rating is 9.08. He performed 7 saves.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Eerste Divisie.
- Helmond Sport – Jong AZ – 3-1
- De Graafschap – Jong Ajax – 0-2
- Jong PSV – FC Groningen – 2-3
- FC Emmen – TOP Oss – 0-1
- FC Eindhoven – Jong Utrecht – 3-0
- ADO Den Haag – FC Dordrecht – 2-2
