Ajax Continued Their Title Charge | Week 23, Eredivisie 2024/25 Highlights
Ajax Continued Their Title Charge | Week 23, Eredivisie 2024/25 Highlights
Week 23 of the Eredivisie saw major developments in the title race and relegation battle with only a third of the season left. Eight fixtures provided plenty of drama, key moments, and crucial goals.
Go Ahead Eagles 1-0 Sparta Rotterdam
A closely fought game where Go Ahead Eagles secured victory through Jakob Breum's first-half goal after capitalizing on a Sparta defensive error. Sparta suffered an early injury to Patrick van Aanholt, disrupting their defense. Despite late pressure from Sparta, goalkeeper Jari De Busser made crucial saves to secure the three points. Go Ahead Eagles now sit 7th and remain unbeaten in seven home games.
PSV 2-2 Utrecht
A top-three clash where PSV struggled to regain form after a Champions League defeat.
PSV led early through Armando Obispo's header, but Utrecht equalized quickly via Mike van der Hoorn. Utrecht took a late lead through Paxton Aaronson, but PSV salvaged a draw in stoppage time via teenage substitute Isaac Babadi. PSV dropped points for the fifth time in six league games, but the draw was a better result for Utrecht, who remain unbeaten away this season.
NAC Breda 0-0 Feyenoord
Feyenoord, fresh off a Champions League win, struggled against a resilient NAC Breda. NAC started strong, missing early chances, while Feyenoord had a goal disallowed for offside. A controversial penalty awarded to NAC was overturned by VAR. Despite late chances for both teams, neither could break the deadlock.
Willem II 1-3 Groningen
Groningen dominated early, scoring three goals in the first 20 minutes through Dave Kwakman, Stije Resink, and Tika de Jonge. Willem II responded early in the second half through Jesse Bosch but couldn't mount a full comeback. Groningen's win lifted them from 15th to 8th, while Willem II dropped three places.
NEC 2-2 Almere City
NEC took an early lead through Sami Ouaissa, though later referee reviews suggested the goal shouldn't have stood. Almere equalized before halftime through Visus. A late goal from Hamdi Akujobi put Almere ahead, but Vito van Crooij rescued a point for NEC in stoppage time. NEC's fans expressed frustration over their team's performance, while Almere continued their fight to avoid relegation.
Twente 2-0 RKC
Twente took the lead through Sam Lammers' stunning goal. RKC, despite recent form, struggled to convert chances. Sem Steijn scored his 18th goal of the season, securing the win and putting Twente within a point of Feyenoord and AZ.
PEC Zwolle 1-1 Heerenveen
Zwolle took an early lead through Dylan Vente, who continued his goal-scoring form. Heerenveen responded in the second half via Alireza Jahanbaksh. Both sides had chances to win, but ultimately, the points were shared in a hard-fought contest.
Ajax 4-0 Heracles
Ajax continued their title charge with a dominant display. Goals from Mika Godts, Brian Brobbey, Oliver Edvardsen, and Davy Klaassen sealed an easy victory. Heracles, despite recent good form, were overwhelmed by Ajax's attacking prowess. Ajax moved two points clear at the top with a game in hand.
Title Race: Ajax now leads PSV by two points with a game in hand.
Top Four Battle: Twente, Feyenoord, and Utrecht remain in close competition.
Relegation Struggle: Almere City remain bottom but showed signs of life with back-to-back results.
Biggest Movers: Groningen's win saw them climb from 15th to 8th, making them the week's biggest winners.
Ajax now prepares for a crucial match against Go Ahead Eagles in a rearranged fixture next week.
Go Ahead Eagles 1-0 Sparta Rotterdam
A closely fought game where Go Ahead Eagles secured victory through Jakob Breum's first-half goal after capitalizing on a Sparta defensive error. Sparta suffered an early injury to Patrick van Aanholt, disrupting their defense. Despite late pressure from Sparta, goalkeeper Jari De Busser made crucial saves to secure the three points. Go Ahead Eagles now sit 7th and remain unbeaten in seven home games.
PSV 2-2 Utrecht
A top-three clash where PSV struggled to regain form after a Champions League defeat.
PSV led early through Armando Obispo's header, but Utrecht equalized quickly via Mike van der Hoorn. Utrecht took a late lead through Paxton Aaronson, but PSV salvaged a draw in stoppage time via teenage substitute Isaac Babadi. PSV dropped points for the fifth time in six league games, but the draw was a better result for Utrecht, who remain unbeaten away this season.
NAC Breda 0-0 Feyenoord
Feyenoord, fresh off a Champions League win, struggled against a resilient NAC Breda. NAC started strong, missing early chances, while Feyenoord had a goal disallowed for offside. A controversial penalty awarded to NAC was overturned by VAR. Despite late chances for both teams, neither could break the deadlock.
Willem II 1-3 Groningen
Groningen dominated early, scoring three goals in the first 20 minutes through Dave Kwakman, Stije Resink, and Tika de Jonge. Willem II responded early in the second half through Jesse Bosch but couldn't mount a full comeback. Groningen's win lifted them from 15th to 8th, while Willem II dropped three places.
NEC 2-2 Almere City
NEC took an early lead through Sami Ouaissa, though later referee reviews suggested the goal shouldn't have stood. Almere equalized before halftime through Visus. A late goal from Hamdi Akujobi put Almere ahead, but Vito van Crooij rescued a point for NEC in stoppage time. NEC's fans expressed frustration over their team's performance, while Almere continued their fight to avoid relegation.
Twente 2-0 RKC
Twente took the lead through Sam Lammers' stunning goal. RKC, despite recent form, struggled to convert chances. Sem Steijn scored his 18th goal of the season, securing the win and putting Twente within a point of Feyenoord and AZ.
PEC Zwolle 1-1 Heerenveen
Zwolle took an early lead through Dylan Vente, who continued his goal-scoring form. Heerenveen responded in the second half via Alireza Jahanbaksh. Both sides had chances to win, but ultimately, the points were shared in a hard-fought contest.
Ajax 4-0 Heracles
Ajax continued their title charge with a dominant display. Goals from Mika Godts, Brian Brobbey, Oliver Edvardsen, and Davy Klaassen sealed an easy victory. Heracles, despite recent good form, were overwhelmed by Ajax's attacking prowess. Ajax moved two points clear at the top with a game in hand.
Title Race: Ajax now leads PSV by two points with a game in hand.
Top Four Battle: Twente, Feyenoord, and Utrecht remain in close competition.
Relegation Struggle: Almere City remain bottom but showed signs of life with back-to-back results.
Biggest Movers: Groningen's win saw them climb from 15th to 8th, making them the week's biggest winners.
Ajax now prepares for a crucial match against Go Ahead Eagles in a rearranged fixture next week.
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