paroolSep 19, 2026, 16:50

Ajax to start debutant Tsygankov against Excelsior, Dolberg returns as striker

Ajax played to a 2-2 draw against Excelsior at the Johan Cruijff Arena after failing to capitalize on numerous late chances. Despite goals from Julian Brandt and Tolu Arokodare, Ajax remains unable to secure a victory in their recent encounters with Excelsior.

Ajax faced Excelsior at the Johan Cruijff Arena in a match that ended in a 2-2 draw. Julian Brandt opened the scoring for the home team in the first half, but Excelsior equalized just before halftime through Lennart Hartjes. The visitors briefly took the lead early in the second half when Aymen Sliti converted a cross from Irakli Yegoian. However, Ajax striker Tolu Arokodare quickly leveled the score shortly after entering the game to the delight of the home supporters. Despite mounting significant pressure in the final twenty minutes of the match, Ajax failed to secure a victory. The team hit the woodwork multiple times and saw several scoring opportunities cleared off the line. This result marks the third time this season that Ajax has dropped points, leaving them with fourteen points from seven matches under manager Míchel Sánchez. Excelsior maintains a solid start to their season after securing a point in Amsterdam.

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