The story
Frankfurt beat Ajax 4-1 at Deutsche Bank Park in the UEFA Europa League, matchday 1.
Frankfurt's goals came from Jean-Mattéo Bahoya (7'), Mario Götze (25', 82') and Hugo Ekitike (67'); Kenneth Taylor (78') replied for Ajax.
It was 2-0 at half-time.
Frankfurt had 53% of the ball and 16 shots to Ajax's 12.
Match stats
Ajax
Key moments
- 7' Jean-Mattéo Bahoya Goal · Frankfurt 1-0 Assist: Hugo Ekitike
- 25' Mario Götze Goal · Frankfurt 2-0 Assist: Robin Koch
- 67' Hugo Ekitike Goal · Frankfurt 3-0 Assist: Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
- 78' Kenneth Taylor Goal · Ajax 3-1 Assist: Mika Godts
- 82' Mario Götze Goal · Frankfurt 4-1 Assist: Ansgar Knauff
Line-ups
Frankfurt
- Kauã SantosGoalkeeper
- Robin KochDefender
- Rasmus Nissen Kristensenoff 85'Defender
- Nathaniel BrownDefender
- TutaDefender
- Jean-Mattéo Bahoyaoff 72'Midfielder
- Hugo LarssonMidfielder
- Ellyes Skhirioff 77'Midfielder
- Mario Götzeoff 85'Midfielder
- Hugo Ekitikeoff 77'Forward
- Ansgar KnauffForward
Ajax
- MatheusGoalkeeper
- Lucas Rosaoff 69'Defender
- Daniele RuganiDefender
- Ahmetcan KaplanDefender
- Jorthy Mokiooff 63'Defender
- Dies Janseoff 78'Defender
- Davy KlaassenMidfielder
- Branco van den BoomenMidfielder
- Steven Berghuisoff 63'Midfielder
- Oliver EdvardsenForward
- Don-Angelo Konaduoff 63'Forward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (5)
- 7' ⚽ Jean-Mattéo Bahoyaassist Hugo Ekitike
- 25' ⚽ Mario Götzeassist Robin Koch
- 67' ⚽ Hugo Ekitikeassist Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
- 78' ⚽ Kenneth Taylorassist Mika Godts
- 82' ⚽ Mario Götzeassist Ansgar Knauff
Head to head
1Frankfurt wins0Draws0Ajax wins