Summary!
Game is Over
The match ends, thank you for joining us in the broadcast of the Ajax 2-2 Excelsior Rotterdam match, we are waiting for you at VAVEL for more broadcasts.
Draw in Amsterdam. #ajaexc pic.twitter.com/JZpvPhie9e
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) April 24, 2024
90'
4 more minutes are added.
89'
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAALLL!!! Chuba Akpom appears and defines in a great way before the goalkeeper comes out to tie everything on the hour.
85'
Last moments of the game and everything seems defined on the scoreboard.
81'
There is little time left in the game and the two teams are pushing to not give up space and to keep the score from moving.
77'
The locals begin to make all possible offensive movements to try to score a goal.
73'
Ajax puts pressure but Excelsior is well behind and wants the victory.
70'
The clock is starting to be a factor and it is already weighing on Ajax who wants a goal to erase the difference.
66'
The adjustments of both teams begin to try to achieve their objectives.
61'
Ajax owns the ball and seeks to react in the game to try to get closer.
58'
Ajax puts pressure on them to get into the game but they still can't make any finishes.
53'
GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAALLL!!! Shot inside the area by Lazaros Lamprou for Excelsior to take the lead on the scoreboard.
49'
Good restart for Excelsior who wants to take advantage of the numerical advantage.
45'
Start of the second half.
Halftime
We're going to the break.
45'
4 more minutes are added.
43'
We are approaching half-time and it seems that the tie will remain on the field.
38' GOAL!
GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAALLL!!! Julian Bass scores from the eleven steps and ties the game.
37' Problems for Ajax!
PENALTY and EXPULSION! Error by Steven Bergwijn that knocks down his rival inside the area and is sent off, leaving Ajax with 10.
32'
After the VAR review, the referee annuls the maximum penalty and the game resumes normally.
31' PENALTY!
PENALTY! Hard entry into the area and the maximum penalty is scored for Excelsior.
30'
After the goal, Excelsior pressed to try to tie before the break.
27' GOAL!
GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAALLL!!! Devyne Rensch appears and scores the first of the game with a cross shot.
22'
Round trip match on both sides of the field, both teams want to surprise with a goal that gives them the advantage.
19'
Excelsior reacts with a couple of shots but they go wide of the rival goal.
15'
Press Ajax who wants to open the scoreboard quickly.
12'
Ajax already regulates and has had the first danger but nothing happened.
7'
Press Excelsior who wants a goal to take the lead on the scoreboard.
3'
Good start on the field with both teams looking for the first goal.
Let's start!
The game begins.
About to start
We are just a few minutes away from the start of the presentation of the match and the previous protocols of the Eredivisie.
All ready!
Final preparations at the Johan Cruijff Arena for the start of this match between Ajax and Excelsior corresponding to Matchday 31 of the Eredivisie.
Ajax lineup!
These are Ajax's starters for today's game:
Our full squad for tonight’s game.
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) April 24, 2024
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Excelsior lineup!
These are the eleven that start for Excelsior Rotterdam for today's match:
Our XI versus Ajax. 🚨
— Excelsior Rotterdam (@excelsiorrdam) April 24, 2024
⚫️🔴 #ajaexc pic.twitter.com/7J441d7bBI
Referee
Sander van der Eijk will be the central referee for the duel between Ajax and Excelsior Rotterdam of the Eredivisie 2023-2024.
Last confrontation!
The last duel between both teams was in the second round of the 2022-2023 Eredivisie, where Ajax won by a score of 3 to 0.
Ajax appeared!
The Ajax players are already in their stadium for today's match:
Good evening, guys! 👋#ajaexc pic.twitter.com/GFqQtodBMq
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) April 24, 2024
Here is the Excelsior!
Excelsior Rotterdam are already at the Johan Cruijff Arena for today's game:
Op naar de hoofdstad 🌆
— Excelsior Rotterdam (@excelsiorrdam) April 24, 2024
⚫️🔴 #ajaexc pic.twitter.com/vRfwjvBRFT
Opposite realities!
While Ajax fights to get into European competition positions, Excelsior is out of the relegation spots and they will want points to continue like this.
Head to head
A close match awaits us between both teams, here we share the latest results between both teams.
Here we go!
We are just under an hour before the match between Ajax and Excelsior Rotterdam 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.
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In a few moments we will share with you the starting lineups for Ajax vs Excelsior Rotterdam live corresponding to Matchday 31 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 live online from VAVEL.
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Excelsior Rotterdam's last lineup!
This is the team's latest lineup: Jasper Cillessen, Bram Nuytinck, Philippe Sandler, Calvin Verdonk, Bart van Rooij, Tjaronn Chery, Dirk Proper, Mees Hoedemakers, Koki Ogawa, Kodai Sano and Sontje Hansen.
Troy Parrot, player to watch!
The Excelsior forward is one of the most important figures for the team, the team seeks to continue his development and continue demonstrating that he is one of the best in his position. The Irishman continues his development and arrived on loan after a difficult last season with Preston, where he missed an important part of the tournament due to a knee injury. Now, his main objective is to establish himself as an important piece of Excelsior's forward line and to be able to show a better level than last season. At the moment he has 5 goals and 2 assists in 15 games played.
How does the Excelsior Rotterdam arrive?
Excelsior continues its Eredivisie season, after avoiding relegation to the second division of the Netherlands, and is in fifteenth position with 32 points, after 5 wins, 10 draws and 15 losses. The team has a great squad with great players such as Troy Parrot, Nikolas Agrafiotis, Oscar Uddeñas, Lazaros Lamprou, Richie Omorowa, Redouan El Yaakoubi, and Couhaib Driouech 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 3 points above the teams fighting to avoid relegation. They will try to take advantage of the game with PSV to continue climbing positions within the Eredivisie and get closer to permanence. The Excelsior team is going through a difficult streak, achieving three losses and two losses in the last 5 games.
Ajax's last lineup!
This is the team's latest lineup: Diant Ramaj, Jorrel Hato, Josip Sutalo, Borna Sosa, Devyne Rensch, Georges Mikautadze, Kenneth Taylor, Kristian Hlynsson, Brian Brobbey, Steven Bergwijn and Steven Berghuis.
Steven Bergwijn, player to watch!
The Ajax forward 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 draw 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.
How does Ajax get here?
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 48 points, after 13 wins, 9 draws and 8 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 return to some European competition 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.
Where is the game?
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.
Welcome!
Good morning to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the live broadcast of the Ajax vs Excelsior Rotterdam match, corresponding to the matchday 31 of the Eredivisie 2023-2024. The match will take place at the Johan Cruijff Arena, at 1 p.m.