Qarabağ 2-4 Ajax: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

The game burst into life early when Camilo Durán scored for Qarabağ in the 10th minute, assisted by Marko Jankovic, giving the hosts a deserved lead after a bright start. Ajax responded just before half-time with Kasper Dolberg’s equaliser in the 39th, set up by S. Steur, and things got feisty when Youri Baas picked up a yellow card in stoppage time. Qarabağ edged ahead again through Matheus Silva’s unassisted strike in the 47th, but the tide turned late on.

Ajax’s substitutions paid off as they piled on the pressure, with Oscar Gloukh netting twice – first in the 79th assisted by Lucas Rosa, then in the 90th with help from Mika Godts – while Anton Gaaei’s 82nd-minute goal, assisted by D. Konadu, proved the real turning point. Qarabağ tried to shake things up with changes like Oleksiy Kashchuk replacing Camilo Durán at 70 minutes, but it wasn’t enough to stem the visitors’ comeback.

Qarabağ lined up in a solid 4-2-3-1 shape, focusing on a strong midfield base with players like Pedro Bicalho anchoring things before his late substitution. Up front, Camilo Durán and Matheus Silva formed a dangerous partnership, both getting on the scoresheet, while Marko Jankovic provided key support with his assist. The setup allowed for quick counters, but they struggled to hold off Ajax’s late push after changes like Elvin Cafarquliyev making way for Toral Bayramov.

Ajax set out in an attacking 4-3-3 formation, which let them push forward effectively, with Oscar Gloukh shining in midfield by grabbing a brace. Kasper Dolberg led the line well early on, scoring before being replaced by D. Konadu, and partnerships like S. Steur’s assist work stood out before Davy Klaassen came on for him. The shape gave them width, especially after subs like Mika Godts replacing Raúl Moro added fresh legs for the decisive late goals.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Oscar Gloukh, who turned the game on its head with two crucial goals in the closing stages. Even without any assists or big chances created, his four key passes showed real vision and helped Ajax unlock Qarabağ’s defence when it mattered most. Starting the game, he was the standout performer in a match where Ajax needed someone to step up and deliver.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 2-4 vs Ajax (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Napoli (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Chelsea (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Athletic Club (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs FC København (H)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 4-2 vs Qarabağ (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Benfica (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Galatasaray (H)
• Loss: 1-5 vs Chelsea (A)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Olympique Marseille (A)

Qarabağ have just suffered a 2-4 home defeat to Ajax, adding to their recent woes with only one win in their last five outings, including losses to Napoli and Athletic Club plus a draw with Chelsea. Sitting 22nd on seven points, they’re in a tricky spot and will be desperate for a positive result in their next match.

Ajax have just secured a 4-2 away victory over Qarabağ, breaking a run of four consecutive losses including heavy defeats to Benfica, Galatasaray, Chelsea, and Marseille. Currently 34th on three points, this boost sets them up for a big clash against Feyenoord on 2025-12-14 at 13:30, with the opponents’ details still to come – they’ll be aiming to carry this momentum forward and start climbing the table.

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