Ajax Amsterdam vs Excelsior Highlights - September 19, 2026

Ajax Amsterdam and Excelsior drew 2-2 in Eredivisie on September 19, 2026. The match was played at Johan Cruijff Arena.

Julian Brandt (32'), Tolu Arokodare (64') scored for Ajax Amsterdam. Lennard Hartjes (45'+1'), Aymen Sliti (62') scored for Excelsior.

Ajax Amsterdam went into the game in position 4, on 13 points. They had won 4, drawn 0 and lost 1 in their previous five.

Ajax Amsterdam arrived unbeaten in 2. At kick-off Excelsior stood in position 7 with 10 points.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats.

Aymen Sliti could not find the target for Excelsior (23').

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Oscar Gloukh’s effort (23').

Kasper Dolberg saw a shot blocked (24'). Moments later, a block denied Oscar Gloukh on 27 minutes.

Thilo Kehrer tested the goalkeeper for Ajax Amsterdam (28').

Soon after, Kasper Dolberg picked out Julian Brandt, who scored for Ajax Amsterdam (32').

Jan Plug was booked for Excelsior (35'). Lennard Hartjes put one away for Excelsior (45'+1').

Substitutions: Ajax Amsterdam 1, Excelsior 0.

After the break, Oscar Gloukh forced a save for Ajax Amsterdam on 50 minutes. Anton Gaaei sent an effort off target for Ajax Amsterdam (52').

Shortly afterwards, Viktor Tsygankov shot wide for Ajax Amsterdam on 54 minutes. Anton Gaaei could not find the target for Ajax Amsterdam (58').

Moments later, Aymen Sliti scored for Excelsior on 62 minutes after a pass from Irakli Yegoian.

Oscar Gloukh picked out Tolu Arokodare, who scored for Ajax Amsterdam (64'). Soon after, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Anton Gaaei’s effort (67').

Oscar Gloukh tested the goalkeeper for Ajax Amsterdam (78'). Shortly afterwards, Abdellah Ouazane forced a save for Ajax Amsterdam on 80 minutes.

The referee cautioned Oscar Gloukh of Ajax Amsterdam on 85 minutes. Moments later, Irakli Yegoian was booked for Excelsior (85').

Substitutions: Ajax Amsterdam 4, Excelsior 4.

Ajax Amsterdam controlled 80.8% of possession. Ajax Amsterdam had 33 shots with 8 on target, while Excelsior had 4 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: Ajax Amsterdam 0, Excelsior 6. Corners: Ajax Amsterdam 9, Excelsior 0.

Ajax Amsterdam completed the most passes, 820 in total at 92.1% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.