Willem II 1-2 Ajax
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Ajax won: Willem II 1-2 Ajax in the Eredivisie (Round 29) on Sun, 13 Apr 2025 at Koning Willem II Stadion, Tilburg. Willem II goals: Emilio Kehrer 41'. Ajax goals: Oliver Edvardsen 74', Wout Weghorst 78'. Expected goals: 0.50-2.52. Possession: 32-68. Player of the match: Josip Sutalo (8.2).
Match report
Ajax beat Willem II 2-1
Ajax came from behind to beat Willem II 2-1 away from home at Koning Willem II Stadion on Sunday 13 April in Eredivisie.
Emilio Kehrer put Willem II ahead on 41' (1-0), Oliver Edvardsen levelled for Ajax on 74' (1-1) and Wout Weghorst restored Ajax's lead on 78' (1-2).
Willem II had 32% of the ball, shots were 6-29 (1-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.50-2.52. Ajax were the better side on chances, too.
Josip Sutalo (Ajax) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 14,000. Referee: Marc Nagtegaal.
Match stats
| Willem II | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 32 | 68 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.50 | 2.52 |
| Total shots | 6 | 29 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 10 | 70 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 230 (78%) | 519 (88%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 1 | 11 |
| Total shots | 6 | 29 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 22 |
Lineups
Willem II (4-3-3): Thomas Didillon, Jens Mathijsen, Tommy St. Jago, Erik Schouten, Runar Thor Sigurgeirsson, Jesse Bosch, Cisse Sandra, Amine Lachkar, Emilio Kehrer, Jeremy Bokila, Ringo Meerveld
Ajax (4-3-3): Matheus, Anton Gaaei, Josip Sutalo, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Jorrel Hato, Davy Klaassen, Jordan Henderson, Kenneth Taylor, Bertrand Traoré, Brian Brobbey, Mika Godts
Key events
- 8' · Yellow card · Jens Mathijsen (Willem II)
- 41' · Goal · Emilio Kehrer (Willem II)
- 59' · Substitution · Wout Weghorst for Brian Brobbey (Ajax)
- 59' · Substitution · Steven Berghuis for Davy Klaassen (Ajax)
- 69' · Substitution · Oliver Edvardsen for Mika Godts (Ajax)
- 69' · Substitution · Kian Fitz-Jim for Jorrel Hato (Ajax)
- 72' · Substitution · Youssuf Sylla for Jeremy Bokila (Willem II)
- 74' · Goal · Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)
- 75' · Substitution · Rob Nizet for Jens Mathijsen (Willem II)
- 78' · Goal · Wout Weghorst (Ajax)
- 83' · Substitution · Miodrag Pivas for Runar Thor Sigurgeirsson (Willem II)
- 84' · Substitution · Amar Fatah for Ringo Meerveld (Willem II)
- 84' · Substitution · Nick Doodeman for Cisse Sandra (Willem II)
- 90' · Substitution · Daniele Rugani for Jordan Henderson (Ajax)
All-time head-to-head
56 league meetings since 1993: Willem II 6, draws 3, Ajax 47.
Questions
Who won Willem II vs Ajax?
Ajax won, 1-2 (Eredivisie) on Sun, 13 Apr 2025.
When and where is Willem II vs Ajax?
Sun, 13 Apr 2025, 14:45 UTC at Koning Willem II Stadion, Tilburg, Eredivisie.
What is the head-to-head record between Willem II and Ajax?
In 56 league meetings since 1993: Willem II 6 wins, 3 draws, Ajax 47 wins (goals 41-170).