Ajax Amsterdam vs AZ Alkmaar Highlights - October 31, 2026

Ajax Amsterdam beat AZ Alkmaar 1-0 in Eredivisie on October 31, 2026. The match was played at Johan Cruijff Arena.

Tolu Arokodare (9') scored for Ajax Amsterdam.

Ajax Amsterdam went into the game in position 3, on 21 points. They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five.

At kick-off AZ Alkmaar stood in position 5 with 20 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats.

Aaron Bouwman could not find the target for Ajax Amsterdam (3'). Abdellah Ouazane picked out Tolu Arokodare, who scored for Ajax Amsterdam (9').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Ro-Zangelo Daal’s effort (18'). Weslley Patati saw a shot blocked (25').

Shortly afterwards, Weslley Patati was booked for AZ Alkmaar (26'). Abdellah Ouazane sent an effort off target for Ajax Amsterdam (30').

Moments later, the referee cautioned Abdellah Ouazane of Ajax Amsterdam on 30 minutes.

Substitutions: Ajax Amsterdam 1, AZ Alkmaar 0.

After the break, Valdemar Byskov tested the goalkeeper for AZ Alkmaar (46'). A block denied Dave Kwakman on 48 minutes.

Soon after, Valdemar Byskov saw a shot blocked (49'). Tolu Arokodare shot wide for Ajax Amsterdam on 51 minutes.

Weslley Patati forced a save for AZ Alkmaar on 59 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Oscar Gloukh’s effort (88').

Mexx Meerdink tested the goalkeeper for AZ Alkmaar (90'+2'). Substitutions: Ajax Amsterdam 4, AZ Alkmaar 5.

AZ Alkmaar controlled 51.8% of possession. Ajax Amsterdam had 9 shots with 2 on target, while AZ Alkmaar had 19 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Ajax Amsterdam 5, AZ Alkmaar 1. Corners: Ajax Amsterdam 1, AZ Alkmaar 8.

AZ Alkmaar completed the most passes, 506 in total at 89.7% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.