Ajax 1:0 AEK Larnaca — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Mika Godts went without a goal but still earned the highest rating as Ajax edged AEK Larnaca 1-0 in a Club Friendly Games encounter, setting up a next friendly against VfL Bochum 1848. It was a largely forgettable pre-season affair until Ajax's dominance finally told in the closing stages.

The breakthrough came in the 84th minute when substitute Abdellah Ouazane turned in Oliver Valaker Edvardsen's assist, finally rewarding Ajax's persistent pressure. Steven Berghuis had been booked in the 39th minute for a clumsy challenge, while AEK's Petros Ioannou saw yellow in the 82nd minute as frustration grew.

Ajax utterly controlled the match on the numbers, enjoying 63% possession and firing 24 shots to AEK's three, with five corners to none. Mika Godts was the standout with a 7.9 rating as a forward, despite not scoring. CheckLive's model rated Ajax marginally ahead, and the result confirmed that edge. Ajax now face VfL Bochum 1848 in their next friendly.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Ajax vs AEK Larnaca?

Ajax 1-0 AEK Larnaca (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Abdellah Ouazane (84', assist Oliver Valaker Edvardsen) for Ajax.

Were there any cards in Ajax vs AEK Larnaca?

Yellow cards: Steven Berghuis (Ajax); Petros Ioannou (AEK Larnaca).

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