Rivera strikes late as Ajax's fast start stalls | OneFootball

Ajax and Heerenveen drew 2-2 at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, lifting Ajax from seventh to fifth in the Eredivisie.

In the seventh minute, Bernt Klaverboer turned a corner into his own net to hand Godenzonen the lead. Abdellah Ouazane then swept in from range (33.), set up by Caio Henrique. Jacob Trenskow halved the deficit on the stroke of half time (45.), finishing after Sam Kersten's pass.

Marc-André ter Stegen made smart first half saves to keep Godenzonen in front for much of the opening period, thwarting Luca Oyen and Dylan Vente.

After Maxence Rivera entered (58.), Heerenveen grew into the game and the substitute levelled with a high finish into the top left (82.).

The fourth official indicated four minutes of second half stoppage time, and Godenzonen pressed, but Heerenveen held firm.

Godenzonen registered 23 attempts, with four on target. Heerenveen produced eight shots on target from 14 attempts.

The result moves Godenzonen from seventh to fifth after two games. Heerenveen climb from 11th to eighth. Next, Godenzonen visit FC Sion in the UEFA Conference League. Heerenveen host PEC Zwolle next.