Highlights: Ajax 2-2 NEC Nijmegen in 2024 Eredivisie

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N.E.C. pakt één punt in Amsterdam!#AJANEC 2-2

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— N.E.C. Nijmegen (@necnijmegen) February 18, 2024

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAALLL!!! Robert's header to tie the game.

6 more minutes are added.

Last moments of the game and everything seems defined.

GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAALLLLL!!! Defensive error by Jorrel Hato that sends the ball to the back of his goal.

GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!! Cross shot by Ryan to tie the game.

The clock advances and the difference remains the same but the NEC wants a tie.

The adjustments of both teams begin to try to move the score.

Ajax's pressure continues for the second but NEC is well behind.

The game maintains the same tone of the first half with Ajax playing better.

Start of the second half.

We’re going to the rest.

45+2. Back in 15 minutes! ☕️#ajanec

— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) February 18, 2024

1 more minutes is added.

The last moments of the first half and it seems that Ajax will manage to go into the break with an advantage.

We approach half-time and Ajax look comfortable with their minimal lead.

The NEC manages to regulate some possession and begins to approach the rival area.

The game progresses and Ajax's pressure for the second continues.

Dressing room goal that surprises the NEC who have to rethink their strategy.

GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!! Shot inside the area by Brian Bobbrey for the first of the game.

Good start to the game with both teams looking to control the ball.

The game begins.

We are just a few minutes away from the start of the presentation of the match and the previous protocols of the Eredivisie.

These are Ajax's starters for today's game:

First start for Jaydon Banel! ✨#ajanec https://t.co/GR6dw6KuXW pic.twitter.com/vNNV8YmQae

— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) February 18, 2024

These are the eleven that start for the NEC Nijmegen for this day's match:

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐤 ©️#AJANEC

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— N.E.C. Nijmegen (@necnijmegen) February 18, 2024

Allard Lindhout will be the central referee for the duel between Ajax and NEC Nijmegen of the Eredivisie 2023-2024.

The Ajax players are already in their stadium for today's match:

👋👊#ajanec pic.twitter.com/FXYkWQjijw

— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) February 18, 2024

The NEC Nijmegen are already at the Johan Cruijff Arena for today's game:

❤️💚🖤#AJANEC pic.twitter.com/i8Wfnw8zC8

— N.E.C. Nijmegen (@necnijmegen) February 18, 2024

The Johan Cruijff Arena is ready to receive Ajax and NEC Nijmegen in the duel corresponding to the 2023-2024 Eredivisie:

📍Amsterdam.#AJANEC pic.twitter.com/8qcOR2bbyU

— N.E.C. Nijmegen (@necnijmegen) February 18, 2024

A close match awaits us between both teams, here we share the latest results between both teams.

We are just under an hour before the match between Ajax and NEC Nijmegen begins at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Both teams will go out in search of victory. Who will make it tonight? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.

In a few moments we will share with you the starting rosters for Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen live corresponding to Matchday 22 of the Eredivisie 2023-2024, in addition to the most recent information emerging from the Johan Cruijff Arena. Don't miss any details of the match with the minute by minute and online from VAVEL.

This is the start time of the Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen match in various countries: Argentina: 10:30 a.m. on Star+ Bolivia: 9:30 a.m. on Star+ Brazil: 10:30 a.m. on ESPN/Star+ Chile: 10:30 a.m. on Star+ Colombia: 8:30 a.m. on Star+ Ecuador: 8:30 hours on Star+ USA (ET): 8:30 a.m. on ESPN+ Spain: 2:30 p.m. Without Transmission Mexico: 7:30 a.m. on ESPN/Star+ Paraguay: 10:30 a.m. on Star+ Peru: 8:30 a.m. on Star+ Uruguay: 10:30 a.m. on Star+ Venezuela: 9:30 a.m. on Star+ If you want to follow him online, VAVEL is your best option.

This is the team's latest roster: Jasper Cillessen, Bram Nuytinck, Philippe Sandler, Calvin Verdonk, Bart van Rooij, Tjaronn Chery, Dirk Proper, Mees Hoedemakers, Koki Ogawa, Kodai Sano and Sontje Hansen.

The NEC Nijmegen striker is one of the most important figures for the team, it seeks to continue his development and continue to demonstrate that he is one of the best in his position. The Japanese continues his development and arrived on loan after a good last season with Yokohama FC, where he became the best offensive player. Now, his main objective is to establish himself as an important piece of the NEC Nijmegen forward line and to be able to show a better level than last season. At the moment he has 10 goals and 2 assists in 22 games played.

NEC Nijmegen continues its Eredivisie season, after failing to qualify for a UEFA championship last season, and is in twelfth position with 39 points, after 8 wins, 15 draws and 11 losses. The team has a great squad with great players like Koki Ogawa, Bas Dost, Yvandro Borges, Tjaronn Chery, Lasse Schöne, Bryann Pereira, Mathias Ross and Jasper Cillessen to fight to have a good year and try to be at the top of the Eredivisie table. At the moment, the club is only 7 points below the teams fighting for a ticket to a UEFA championship. They will try to take advantage of the game with Ajax to continue climbing positions within the Eredivisie and get closer to their goal. The NEC Nijmegen team is going through a very good streak, managing to score in 4 of its last 5 games in the league.

This is the team's latest roster: Diant Ramaj, Jorrel Hato, Josip Sutalo, Borna Sosa, Devyne Rensch, Georges Mikautadze, Kenneth Taylor, Kristian Hlynsson, Brian Brobbey, Steven Bergwijn and Steven Berghuis.

The Ajax striker is one of the great figures of the team and the Dutch national team. Last season he was one of the great figures of Napoli's championship and he hopes that with the changes in the squad he can gain a place among the best in Europe. The Dutch striker hopes that his constant participation in the Eredivisie will open the doors to more call-ups with the Netherlands senior team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, so he will take advantage of this new season to attract the attention of the European team and to continue demonstrating his high level. The previous campaign ended with 5 goals and 2 assists in 11 games in all the team's competitions.

Ajax continues this season in the Eredivisie and with the aim of fighting Ajax and Feyenoord one-on-one. At the moment the team is in fifth place with 35 points, after 10 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses. On this occasion, Ajax presents a very interesting squad with great players, including Steven Bergwijn, Davy Klassen, Branco van den Boomen and Gerónimo Rulli. The team suffered from some losses of youth players with great projection such as Jurrien Timber, Dusan Tadic and Calvin Bassey. Ajax's aspirations are to have an excellent campaign in the Eredivisie and in the rest of the Netherlands team's competitions. Ajax finished the 2022-2023 season in third place, 13 points behind champion Feyenoord. With this result, the team entered the qualifying stage of the UEFA Conference League, where a rival awaits to try to get into the Group Stage. The Amsterdam team's aspirations are to get back into the Champions League and fight for the Eredivisie title, which is why the front and main defense have been reinforced with the objective of not leaving points against their direct rivals in the league. and achieve being among the most outstanding.

The Johan Cruijff Arena located in the city of Amsterdam will host this duel between two teams seeking to continue their path in the Eredivisie. This stadium has capacity for 55,800 fans and was inaugurated in 1996.

Good morning to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the blog commentary of the Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen match, corresponding to the matchday 22 of the Eredivisie 2023-2024. The match will take place at the Johan Cruijff Arena, at 8:30 am.