Ajax 1-1 Heracles
Model accuracy
Match stats
Standouts: H. Ziyech 8.7 · M. de Ligt 8.5 · J. Blaswich 8.1
Match analysis
5 sections05:20Ajax drew with Heracles 1-1 in the Eredivisie matchday 1 on 11 August 2018.
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Result and story of the match
It was 0-0 at half-time. Heracles scored first, in the 84th minute.
Goals and key moments
Goals: 84' K. Peterson, assisted by T. Breukers → 0-1; 88' M. de Ligt → 1-1.
Yellow cards: Ajax 0, Heracles 4.
Statistical comparison
Shots 17-11 (7-2 on target); possession 65%-35%; corners 12-7; pass accuracy 83%-70%.
Goals by half: 0-0 in the first, 1-1 in the second.
Standout players
H. Ziyech was Ajax's highest-rated player at 8.7 in 90 minutes: 1 shot on target, 5 key passes, 4 tackles, won 15 of 23 duels.
J. Blaswich was Heracles's highest-rated player at 8.1 in 90 minutes: 1 key pass, 7 saves, won 1 of 1 duels.
How the model did
There was no model estimate locked before kick-off for this match, so it is not part of the track record.
Statistical model estimate; for information and entertainment only.
Match summary
11 August 2018: the Eredivisie matchday 1 match ended Ajax 1-1 Heracles. Goals: K. Peterson 84', M. de Ligt 88'. Match stats: possession Ajax 65%, Heracles 35%; shots on target 7-2.
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