Twente
Ajax
Match summary
The points were shared as Twente and Ajax drew 2-2. Ajax led 1-0 at half-time.
In the first half, Tolu Arokodare put Ajax ahead with a header in the 3rd minute. In the second half, Rayane Bounida made it 0-2 in the 66th minute, Janse's own goal pulled one back to make it 1-2 with a header in the 68th minute, and Wout Weghorst equalised from the penalty spot in stoppage time.
Twente had the better of the chances, with 2.54 expected goals (xG) from 22 shots to Ajax's 0.70 from 6.
Twente dominated territory and created significantly more attacking opportunities during the Eredivisie matchday 12 fixture, recording 56 percent possession and 22 shots compared to the visitors 6 attempts. Despite trailing heavily in expected goals with 2.54 to 0.70, Ajax held their ground through a disciplined defensive shape. Twente registered 5 shots on target and won 9 corners, while applying constant pressure throughout both halves. Discipline was an issue for both sides as the referee brandished 3 yellow cards to the hosts and 5 to the away team over the course of the 90 minutes.
The action began immediately when Tolu Arokodare opened the scoring for Ajax with a header in the 3rd minute. Lucas Rosa received a yellow card before half-time as the visitors preserved their 0-1 lead. After the interval, Tolu Arokodare was booked and Rayane Bounida scored with a right foot shot in the 66th minute to make it 0-2. Dies Janse scored an own goal in the 68th minute to pull one back for Twente. Following multiple substitutions, a VAR review for no penalty, and several late cautions, Wout Weghorst converted a 95th minute penalty to seal the final score at 2-2.
