Ajax - AEK Athens - 14 December 2023 Europa League - (3-1)

Craig Pawson awards Ajax a goal kick.

Konstantinos Galanopoulos for AEK Athens gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Craig Pawson signals a free kick to AEK Athens.

Throw-in high up the field for AEK Athens in Amsterdam.

AEK Athens to take a throw-in in Ajax territory.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Amsterdam.

AEK Athens's Milad Mohammadi misses with an attempt on goal.

AEK Athens have a goal kick.

Ajax's Chuba Akpom attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.

Ajax have been awarded a corner by Craig Pawson.

Ajax pushes forward through Chuba Akpom, whose finish on goal is saved.

Milad Mohammadi is replacing Damian Szymanski for AEK Athens at Johan Cruijff ArenA.

In Amsterdam a free kick has been awarded the away team.

AEK Athens awarded a free kick in their own half.

AEK Athens awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Goal kick for Ajax at Johan Cruijff ArenA.

Corner awarded to AEK Athens.

Free kick AEK Athens.

Craig Pawson signals a free kick to AEK Athens in their own half.

John Van't Schip (Ajax) is making a fourth substitution, with Georges Mikautadze replacing Kristian Nokkvi Hlynsson.

Throw-in for Ajax close to the penalty box.

Ajax drives forward and Chuba Akpom gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Corner awarded to AEK Athens.

Konstantinos Galanopoulos is replacing Harold Moukoudi for the away team.

Matias Jesus Almeyda is making the team's second substitution at Johan Cruijff ArenA with Jens Jonsson replacing Levi Garcia.

Craig Pawson signals a throw-in for AEK Athens, close to Ajax's area.

Ball safe as Ajax is awarded a throw-in in their half.

AEK Athens have been awarded a corner by Craig Pawson.

Craig Pawson awards AEK Athens a goal kick.

Ajax's Benjamin Tahirovic gets his shot away but it misses the target.

In Amsterdam Ajax attack through Tristan Gooijer. The finish is off target, however.

Throw-in Ajax.

Josip Sutalo for Ajax has been booked by Craig Pawson and receives a first yellow card.

Free kick for AEK Athens in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Ajax goal kick.

AEK Athens's Steven Zuber gets his shot away but it misses the target.

AEK Athens have a dangerous throw-in.

John Van't Schip (Ajax) is making a third change, with Tristan Gooijer replacing the possibly injured Devyne Rensch.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Throw-in for AEK Athens in the half of Ajax.

Devyne Rensch is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Craig Pawson signals a free kick to AEK Athens.

Ajax's Chuba Akpom gets in a shot on goal at Johan Cruijff ArenA. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Craig Pawson signals a free kick to AEK Athens in their own half.

Throw-in for Ajax in their own half.

Craig Pawson awards Ajax a goal kick.

AEK Athens's Levi Garcia breaks free at Johan Cruijff ArenA. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Corner awarded to AEK Athens.

Ajax make their second substitution with Anton Gaaei replacing Carlos Borges.

Craig Pawson signals a AEK Athens throw-in in Ajax's half.

Kristian Nokkvi Hlynsson for Ajax gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Rodolfo Pizarro is replacing Nordin Amrabat for AEK Athens at Johan Cruijff ArenA.

Can AEK Athens get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Ajax's half?

Throw-in for AEK Athens in the half of Ajax.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

AEK Athens to take a throw-in in Ajax territory.

Goal! Ajax extend their lead to 3-1 through Chuba Akpom. Ar'jany Martha with an assist there.

Can AEK Athens capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Ajax's half?

Jorrel Hato (Ajax) has received a yellow card from Craig Pawson.

In Amsterdam a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half.

Niclas Eliasson gets his shot on target but fails to score for AEK Athens.

AEK Athens awarded a free kick in their own half.

Goal kick for AEK Athens at Johan Cruijff ArenA.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Amsterdam.

Craig Pawson signals a free kick to AEK Athens in their own half.

Ajax have a goal kick.

Free kick for AEK Athens in the half of Ajax.

AEK Athens awarded a throw-in in their own half.

The home team have replaced Brian Brobbey with Ar'jany Martha. This is the first substitution made today by John Van't Schip.

The first-half is over at Johan Cruijff ArenA.

Harold Moukoudi (AEK Athens) gets a yellow card.

Free kick in a good position for Ajax!

Ball goes out of play for a AEK Athens goal kick.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Free kick for Ajax in their own half.

AEK Athens have been awarded a corner by Craig Pawson.

Craig Pawson awards AEK Athens a goal kick.

Ajax have been awarded a corner by Craig Pawson.

Free kick for AEK Athens in their own half.

Free kick for Ajax in the half of AEK Athens.

In Amsterdam AEK Athens drive forward through Nordin Amrabat. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Craig Pawson signals a Ajax throw-in in AEK Athens's half.

Corner awarded to Ajax.

Throw-in for AEK Athens in the half of Ajax.

AEK Athens's Domagoj Vida has been booked in Amsterdam.

In Amsterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Can Ajax get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in AEK Athens's half?

Brian Brobbey of Ajax smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball safe as Ajax is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Craig Pawson awards the away team a throw-in.

Corner awarded to Ajax.

Craig Pawson signals a free kick to Ajax.

Ajax to take a throw-in in AEK Athens territory.

AEK Athens push upfield but Craig Pawson quickly pulls them for offside.

Craig Pawson signals a free kick to AEK Athens in their own half.

Throw-in high up the field for AEK Athens in Amsterdam.

AEK Athens needs to be cautious. Ajax have an attacking throw-in.

Kenneth Taylor puts the ball in the net and the home team now lead 2-1. That's a fine assist from Jorrel Hato.

Can Ajax get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in AEK Athens's half?

Goal kick for AEK Athens at Johan Cruijff ArenA.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Amsterdam.

AEK Athens's Steven Zuber is on target but unsuccessful.

Craig Pawson signals a AEK Athens throw-in in Ajax's half.

Free kick for Ajax in their own half.

Nordin Amrabat (AEK Athens) has received a first yellow card.

Throw-in for Ajax in their own half.

Throw-in for AEK Athens in the half of Ajax.

Ball goes out of play for a Ajax goal kick.

Goal! Levi Garcia (AEK Athens) levels the score at 1-1 with a header. Niclas Eliasson instrumental with a fine assist.

At Johan Cruijff ArenA, Borna Sosa has been yellow-carded for the home team.

Free kick AEK Athens.

AEK Athens have a goal kick.

Brian Brobbey (Ajax) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Throw-in for AEK Athens at Johan Cruijff ArenA.

Craig Pawson signals a free kick to AEK Athens in their own half.

Ajax's Chuba Akpom scores with his head to give his side a 1-0 lead. Great play from Kristian Nokkvi Hlynsson to set up the goal.

Ajax have been awarded a corner by Craig Pawson.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in AEK Athens.

Throw-in for Ajax close to the penalty box.

AEK Athens to take a throw-in in Ajax territory.

Ajax Amsterdam's performance of the last 5 matches is better than AEK Athens's.

Ajax Amsterdam have scored at least one goal for 5 consecutive matches.

Ajax Amsterdam scores 2 goals when playing at home and AEK Athens scores 1.75 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams haven't won their last match in UEFA Europa League.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Ajax Amsterdam and AEK Athens is 0.33.

Average number of goals in meetings between Ajax Amsterdam and AEK Athens is 2.33.

Ajax Amsterdam scores 2 goals in a match against AEK Athens and AEK Athens scores 0.33 goals against Ajax Amsterdam (on average).

In the last 3 meetings Ajax Amsterdam won 2, AEK Athens won 0, 1 draws.

Ajax Amsterdam have lost just 0 of their last 3 games against AEK Athens (in all competitions).

AEK Athens's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Ajax Amsterdam's.

In UEFA Europa League, AEK Athens has better performance than Ajax Amsterdam.

When AEK Athens is down 1-0 away, they win 41% of their matches.

When Ajax Amsterdam is down 0-1 home, they win 22% of their matches.

When AEK Athens leads 0-1 away, they win in 93% of their matches.

When Ajax Amsterdam leads 1-0 at home, they win in 83% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (1-1)

Ajax Amsterdam wins 38% of halftimes, AEK Athens wins 49%.

Ajax Amsterdam wins 1st half in 38% of their matches, AEK Athens in 49% of their matches.

Steven Berghuis has assisted the most goals for Ajax Amsterdam with 2. Ehsan Hajisafi is AEK Athens's biggest assister (2).

AEK Athens have a losing streak of 3 matches in UEFA Europa League.

Ajax Amsterdam have a losing streak of 3 matches in UEFA Europa League.