Ajax win shootout after extra time twist | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Ajax and Utrecht drew 1-1, with Godenzonen winning 4-3 on penalties. In the 52nd minute, Jorthy Mokio struck the bar as Godenzonen pressed. After extra time began, Davy Klaassen finished from Takehiro Tomiyasu's pass in the sixth minute of extra time, then Gjivai Zechiël levelled in the 16th minute of extra time. Godenzonen produced 24 attempts, reflecting sustained control across 120 minutes. They finish fifth in the Eredivisie table, with Utrecht sixth.

Player of the Match: Maarten Paes decided the contest with two saves in the shootout and made three stops during open play to keep Godenzonen alive.

Stat of the Match: Vasilis Barkas produced seven saves, keeping Utrecht in the tie despite sustained pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Godenzonen dominated the shot count 24-12 and controlled 63.1% possession. Lucas Oliveira Rosa won six of eight tackles and made two key passes, blending defensive bite with creativity. Barkas' seven saves kept Utrecht level through 120 minutes.