Ajax held by Excelsior after one-sided shot count | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Ajax and Excelsior drew 2-2 at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Julian Brandt put Godenzonen ahead in the 32nd minute with a low finish. Lennard Hartjes levelled in the first minute of first half stoppage time, before Aymen Sliti turned it around (62.) and Tolu Arokodare hit a quick equaliser (64.). Godenzonen dominated territory and threat, attempting 33 shots to the visitors' four. Godenzonen stay fourth, Excelsior climb from seventh to sixth, with Godenzonen hosting NEC Nijmegen next and Excelsior welcoming Groningen.

Player of the Match: Oscar Gloukh drove Godenzonen's attack, supplying the assist for the leveller and racking up seven shots, three on target, plus three key passes.

Stat of the Match: Godenzonen attempted 33 shots, a volume that underlined sustained pressure despite the draw.

Three Things We Learned: Godenzonen controlled the ball with 80.8% possession and 92.1% pass accuracy. Excelsior needed only four attempts to score twice, highlighting ruthless efficiency. Substitute Tolu Arokodare changed the picture off the bench, producing nine attempts and delivering the equaliser.