Match story
- Ajax fired more attempts (16 vs 7 shots).
- Willem II was more accurate in front of goal (43% on target vs 19%).
- Ajax held more of the ball (69% possession).
Willem II defeated Ajax 1-2 in Eredivisie. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 3 stage in the 2016 season. The match was played at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. Dennis Higler, Netherlands officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Ajax vs Willem II meeting in Eredivisie with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Ajax and Willem II. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Eredivisie
Willem II WILRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
New Newcastle signing Sean Steur says it is an "incredible feeling" to sign for a "giant club" after his £23m move from Ajax was confirmed. Midfielder Steur, 18, has become the third player aged 20 and under the Magpies have bought in so far this summer after Bazoumana Toure and Ewen Jaouen. "It was always my dream to play in the best league in the world, so this is really exciting," Steur told club media.
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