The story
Ajax beat Sparta 2-1 at Johan Cruyff Arena in Eredivisie, matchday 15.
Ajax's goals came from Brian Brobbey (8') and Steven Bergwijn (42', pen); Camiel Neghli (55') replied for Sparta.
It was 2-0 at half-time.
Ajax had 55% of the ball and 23 shots to Sparta's 10.
Match stats
Ajax Sparta
Key moments
- 8' Brian Brobbey Goal · Ajax 1-0 Assist: Kenneth Taylor
- 42' Steven Bergwijn Penalty · Ajax 2-0
- 55' Camiel Neghli Goal · Sparta 2-1 Assist: Arno Verschueren
Line-ups
Ajax
- Diant RamajGoalkeeper
- Jorrel HatoDefender
- Josip ŠutaloDefender
- Devyne RenschDefender
- Ar'jany Marthaoff 77'Defender
- Kenneth TaylorMidfielder
- Benjamin TahirovicMidfielder
- Steven BerghuisMidfielder
- Kristian Hlynssonoff 65'Midfielder
- Brian Brobbeyoff 65'Forward
- Steven Bergwijnoff 77'Forward
Sparta
- Nick OlijGoalkeeper
- Djevencio van der KustDefender
- Tijs VelthuisDefender
- Bart VriendsDefender
- Jonathan de Guzmánoff 79'Midfielder
- Joshua KitolanoMidfielder
- Arno VerschuerenMidfielder
- Camiel NeghliMidfielder
- Saïd BakariForward
- Tobias LauritsenForward
- Charles-Andreas Brymoff 85'Forward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (4)
- 8' ⚽ Brian Brobbeyassist Kenneth Taylor
- 42' ⚽ Steven Bergwijn (pen)
- 55' ⚽ Camiel Neghliassist Arno Verschueren
- 68' 🟨 Jonathan de Guzmán
Head to head
3Ajax wins3Draws0Sparta wins