Ajax Amsterdam vs AZ Alkmaar
Match pulse
Who won: Ajax 1-0
Ajax Amsterdam beat AZ Alkmaar 1-0 on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Johan Cruijff Arena. Goals for Ajax: Tolu Arokodare (9').
Every player rated
Chirp Rating, 3.0 to 10.0Team stats
Player of the game
Marc-André ter Stegen
AJA · 5 saves, clean sheet
Deserved to win
AZ Alkmaar deserved better: 56% on chances, lost 0-1
Play by play
- Match ends, Ajax 1, AZ 0.
- Second Half ends, Ajax 1, AZ 0.
- 90'+4'


Shot on target
Attempt saved. Mexx Meerdink (AZ) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Marc ter Stegen (Ajax). Assisted by Mateo Chávez with a cross.
- 90'+4'


Shot off target
Attempt missed. Denso Kasius (AZ) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mateo Chávez.
- 90'+3'AZ

Corner awarded
Corner, AZ. Conceded by Owen Wijndal.
- 90'+2'


Header saved
Attempt saved. Mexx Meerdink (AZ) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Marc ter Stegen (Ajax). Assisted by Peer Koopmeiners with a cross.
M. Meerdink
- 90'+1'

Handball
Handball by Bendegúz Kovács (AZ).
- 90'+1'


Shot off target
Attempt missed. Oscar Gloukh (Ajax) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Steven Berghuis.
- 90'
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'


Shot off target
Attempt missed. Dave Kwakman (AZ) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
- 89'


Shot blocked
Attempt blocked. Calvin Stengs (AZ) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 89'


Shot off target
Attempt missed. Mexx Meerdink (AZ) header from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Weslley Patati with a cross following a corner.
- 89'AZ

Corner awarded
Corner, AZ. Conceded by Lucas Rosa.
- 88'


Shot on target
Attempt saved. Oscar Gloukh (Ajax) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Jari De Busser (AZ). Assisted by Daley Blind.
- 85'
SubSubbed on for L. Schouten
Substitution, AZ. Bendegúz Kovács replaces Lewis Schouten.
B. Kovács
- 85'


Shot off target
Attempt missed. Mateo Chávez (AZ) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Calvin Stengs.
- 82'

Offside
Offside, AZ. Wesley Hoedt is caught offside.
- 81'

Foul
Foul by Lucas Rosa (Ajax).
- 81'

Free kick won
Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 81'

Foul
Foul by Yves Bissouma (Ajax).
- 81'


Free kick won
Dave Kwakman (AZ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80'


Free kick won
Owen Wijndal (Ajax) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80'


Foul
Foul by Calvin Stengs (AZ).
- 80'


Shot off target
Attempt missed. Peer Koopmeiners (AZ) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Calvin Stengs with a cross.
- 79'

Right footed shot just wide
Attempt missed. Marcos Leonardo (Ajax) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Steven Berghuis with a cross following a fast break.
M. Leonardo

