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Ajax Overpowers Heracles in Dominant Display
Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ajax defeated Heracles at the Johan Cruijff ArenA with a score of 2 to 0, in a match where ball possession was clearly in favor of the home team. From the opening whistle, Ajax demonstrated their superiority, controlling the game with 66% possession.
The first goal of the match came in the 31st minute, thanks to a precise finish by S. Berghuis, putting Ajax ahead. Despite some sporadic attempts from Heracles, who suffered a yellow card for D. Mirani in the 22nd minute, Ajax maintained control.
The second half followed the same pattern, with Heracles struggling to contain Ajax’s offensive, resulting in another yellow card for J. Zamburek in the 70th minute. Ajax’s persistence finally paid off in the 87th minute when W. Weghorst sealed the victory with a second goal, assisted by D. Klaassen.
Ajax dominated the shooting statistics, with a total of 26 shots, 9 of them on target, compared to Heracles’ meager 3 shots, none of which found the net. The home team also surpassed Heracles in corners, with 10 against 1. Referee Marc Nagtegaal had his work cut out, awarding 15 fouls against Heracles, who were forced to resort to defensive tactics against Ajax’s drive. The match was played as part of the third round of the Eredivisie regular season.
Substitutions heracles: at minute 61 T. Bruns came in and A. Hrustic went out., at minute 73 T. van Gilst came in and Y. Borges Sanches went out., at minute 74 J. Wieckhoff came in and M. Benita went out., at minute 85 J. Zamburek came in and A. Satriano went out., at minute 85 S. Scheperman came in and M. te Wierik went out.
Substitutions ajax: at minute 63 S. Berghuis came in and D. Klaassen went out., at minute 64 O. Gloukh came in and O. Edvardsen went out., at minute 78 R. Moro came in and J. Mokio went out., at minute 78 A. Gaaei came in and Y. Regeer went out., at minute 78 K. Fitz-Jim came in and J. Sutalo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Ajax
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Heracles
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