Summary
Game over
The referee whistles the end of the game, Ajax wins the match.
90'
4 minutes of compensation are added.
87'
Ajax Goooooal!
Steven Berghuis left-footed shot from the center of the area after a counterattack.
85'
Ajax is still ahead on the scoreboard, everything indicates that they will win.
80'
The pace drops a little and the two teams begin to try to take control of the ball.
75'
Attempt missed, shot missed. Chris Lokesa (RKC Waalwijk) right footed shot from the center of the box misses to the left.
70'
Waalwijk makes its first changes in the game, betting everything on the offense and trying to win the game.
64'
Ajax Goooooal!
Kristian Hlynsson shot with his right foot from outside the box to the right side of the goal.
61'
Attempt missed, Steven Bergwijn (Ajax) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
56'
Waalwijk maintains pressure all over the field in search of a defensive error.
51'
Waalwijk plays long positions to cool down Ajax who had several dangerous attacks.
46'
The second half begins, both teams want the victory.
Halftime
The teams go to half-time and the score is Ajax 2-1 Waalwijk.
45'
4 minutes of compensation are added.
40'
Waalwijk plays much better in the last minutes, puts Ajax in trouble and wants to score another goal before the end of the first half.
35'
Ajax Goooooal!
Brian Brobbey left footed shot from the center of the area to the top right corner.
30'
Ajax will take their first corner kick of the game, there is danger in the Waalwijk goal.
25'
Steven Berghuis (Ajax) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the right side of the box.
20'
Very even game, no team dominates the game and we are still waiting for the third goal of the game.
15'
Goooooal for Waalwijk!
Michiel Kramer shot with his right foot from very close range and tied the game.
9'
Goooooal for Ajax Amsterdam!
Brian Brobbey shot with his right foot from very close range to the center of the goal.
5'
Tight match in midfield, both teams look for their first scoring opportunities.
0'
The match begins, both teams will seek to win.
Minutes from start
We are a few minutes away from the game starting, the game presentation begins and the fans prepare to watch 90 minutes of football.
Waalwijk roster
These are the XI players who will start the match:
𝐎𝐧𝐳𝐞 𝐗𝐈 ⚽🔥#AJARKC pic.twitter.com/EE6agb55Vv
— RKC Waalwijk (@RKCWAALWIJK) January 21, 2024
Ajax Amsterdam roster
These are the XI players who will start the match:
First Eredivisie start for Tristan! ✔️#ajarkc https://t.co/BnsIAvH0Zs pic.twitter.com/tX7zsV95zU
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) January 21, 2024
Referees
The refereeing appointment for today's game is as follows:
Referee: David Coote.
Assistants: Nick Hopton and Timothy Wood.
Fourth referee: Peter Bankes.
VAR: Paul Tierney.
VAR assistant: Dan Robathan.
Battle for victory
A great match is coming up between these two Eredivisie teams. Stay tuned and below we share the statistics of both teams in their last confrontation.
Last confrontation!
The last time these two teams met was on February 12, 2024 and on that occasion the match ended in a 3-1 victory for Ajax Amsterdam at the Johan Cruijff Arena. That confrontation was full of fouls, yellow cards, corner kicks and many goals that we hope will be repeated today.
History between both teams
Ajax Amsterdam and Waalwijk have faced each other on several occasions. The last 5 meetings have ended in five consecutive victories for Ajax Amsterdam.
Arrival Ajax Amsterdam
The Dutch team is already at the Johan Cruijff Arena for its game of the 2023-2024 Eredivisie season.
Great to see you, @CruijffArenA ♥️#ajarkc pic.twitter.com/uQrEgTWB2V
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) January 21, 2024
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What time is the Ajax vs Waalwijk match for Eredivisie Match 2024?
This is the start time of the game Ajax vs Waalwijk of January 21st in several countries:
Argentina: 1:45 PM on Star+.
Bolivia: 12:45 PM on Star+.
Brazil: 1:45 PM on Star+.
Chile: 1:45 PM on Star+.
Colombia: 11:45 AM on Star+.
Ecuador: 11:45 AM on Star+.
United States (ET): 12:45 PM on ESPN+.
Spain: 5:45 PM.
Mexico: 10:45 AM on ESPN3 and Star+.
Paraguay: 12:45 PM on Star+.
Peru: 11:45 AM on Star+.
Uruguay: 1:45 PM on Star+.
Ajax Amsterdam's latest roster
These were the players who started the last game:
Jay Gorter, Jorrel Hato, Josip Sutalo, Borna Sosa, Devyne Rensch, Steven Berghuis, Benjamin Tahirovic, Sivert Heggheim Mannsverk, Brian Brobbey, Steven Bergwijn and Chuba Akpom.
RKC Waalwijk's latest roster
These were the players who started the last game:
Etienne Vaessen, Dario van den Buijs, Shawn Adewoye, Aaron Meijers, Julian Lelieveld, Reuven Niemeijer, Yassin Oukili, Godfried Roemeratoe, Michiel Kramer, Zakaria Bakkali and Denilho Cleonise.
RKC Waalwijk players to watch
The next three players are considered key to Waalwijk's offensive attack and it is likely that any of them can score in the match against Ajax Amsterdam. Dutch player Michiel Kramer (#29) is the team's creative, his ability to control the ball and generate plays has been of great value to his team. He is the team's leading scorer and we could see him score on Sunday. Forward David Min (#9) is another extremely important distributor of play on the pitch and is the team's biggest assister in the Eredivisie. At his young age he has achieved a lot and he is an important piece of the team. Finally, the 28-year-old goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen (#1) is one of the best goalkeepers in the Eredivisie, his height allows him to be a saver of any ball and is very important so that his team does not concede a goal on Sunday .
RKC Waalwijk in the tournament
The Waalwijk football team started the 2023-2024 season of the Eredivisie (first football division in the Netherlands) badly. They are in sixteenth position in the general table with 4 games won, 2 tied and 11 lost, achieving 14 points. . Their goal this season is to finish among the first 4 places to obtain a ticket to the Champions League or the Europa League. Their last match was on January 14, it ended in a 1-0 victory against FC Twente at the Johan Cruijff Arena and thus they achieved another victory in the tournament. They arrive as the least favorites to win this match, however they could surprise and win.
Ajax Amsterdam Players to Watch
The next three players are considered key to Ajax Amsterdam's offensive attack and it is likely that any of them can score in the match against Waalwijk. Dutch player Brian Brobbey (#9) is a great forward who is recognized as the team's top scorer and as a great leader on the field. His ability to control the ball and create plays has been invaluable to his team and we could see him score on Sunday. Midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic (#33) is another play distributor on the court that is extremely important, his great ball control makes him the team's greatest assister. Finally, 23-year-old goalkeeper Jay Gorter (#12) is one of the best goalkeepers in the Eredivisie, his height allows him to save almost any ball and is very important so that his team does not concede a goal on Sunday.
Ajax Amsterdam in the tournament
Ajax Amsterdam had a good start in the 2023-2024 Eredivisie season, they are in fifth position in the general table after 8 games won, 4 tied and 5 lost, they have 28 points. Ajax Amsterdam seeks to place itself at the top of the tournament this season, so it must win as many games as possible and they will be the champions. Waalwijk's objective for this game is to be able to win as a visitor and thus get closer to its goal. It will be a complicated game but not impossible to win. Their last game was on January 14, resulting in a defeat against Feyenoord Rotterdam 4 to 0 at the Johan Cruijff Arena and thus they achieved another defeat in the tournament. They arrive as the favorites to win this match, due to the great team they have and the good moment they are going through. They also have an advantage by playing at home and that their fans can support them.
The stadium
The Johan Cruijff Arena is located in the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It will be the venue for this match and has a capacity of 54,990 spectators. It was inaugurated on August 14, 1996, cost 140 million euros and is currently the home of Ajax Amsterdam of the Eredivisie.
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