AFC Ajax vs SC Heerenveen
Johan Cruijff Arena
A. Bos
2026/2027
Match Report
Ajax looked to be cruising to an opening-weekend win in the Johan Cruijff Arena, only to watch a comfortable lead slip away in the closing stages against Heerenveen. What started as a one-sided afternoon turned into a frustrating night for the home crowd as the visitors refused to fold.
An early own goal from Bernt Klaverboer put Ajax ahead in the 7th minute, and Abdellah Ouazane doubled the advantage with a fine finish in the 33rd. Jacob Trenskow pulled one back right on the stroke of half-time to make it 2-1, and Heerenveen kept pushing after the break. Ajax had a penalty shout waved away following a VAR check on Kasper Dolberg around the hour mark, and with no red cards shown, Maxence Rivera completed the comeback in the 82nd minute to make it 2-2.
Ajax dominated the underlying numbers, out-shooting their opponents heavily and controlling possession, but the missed penalty appeal and late lapse in concentration will sting. For Heerenveen, grabbing a point on the road after trailing by two goals is a strong marker of resilience early in the season.
An early own goal from Bernt Klaverboer put Ajax ahead in the 7th minute, and Abdellah Ouazane doubled the advantage with a fine finish in the 33rd. Jacob Trenskow pulled one back right on the stroke of half-time to make it 2-1, and Heerenveen kept pushing after the break. Ajax had a penalty shout waved away following a VAR check on Kasper Dolberg around the hour mark, and with no red cards shown, Maxence Rivera completed the comeback in the 82nd minute to make it 2-2.
Ajax dominated the underlying numbers, out-shooting their opponents heavily and controlling possession, but the missed penalty appeal and late lapse in concentration will sting. For Heerenveen, grabbing a point on the road after trailing by two goals is a strong marker of resilience early in the season.
Match Events
7'
33'
45'
51'
J. Trenskow(Tripping)
57'
Y. Regeer(Holding)
65'
A. Bouwman(Roughing)
73'
73'
82'
86'
L. Rosa(Holding)
86'
87'
7'
33'
45'
51'
J. Trenskow(Tripping)
(Holding)Y. Regeer
57'
(Roughing)A. Bouwman
65'
73'
73'
82'
(Holding)L. Rosa
86'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| 7 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
Statistics
54%Possession46%
23Shots14
4Shots on Target8
7Corners2
8Fouls10
2Offsides3
3Yellow Cards1
517Passes462
6Saves4
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
52
AFC Ajax wins
13
Draws
11
SC Heerenveen wins
Goals: 210 - 89
