Ajax 2-1 Feyenoord Player Ratings: Kenneth Taylor wins at the death for Ajax with cool finish

Ajax hosted Feyenoord at the Johan Cruyff Arena in the Eredivisie on Sunday, February 2 and secured a last-gasp 2-1 win against their rivals.

The hosts got off to a great start as Brian Brobbey put them a goal to the good after 37 minutes of play. There was a lengthy check, but the goal eventually stood as Ajax carried a slender one-goal lead into the break.

Quinten Timber made things interesting in the second half as he brought Feyenoord level with 67 minutes on the clock, followed by Wout Weghorst missed a penalty for Ajax. The hosts’ blushes were saved in stoppage time as Kenneth Taylor scored a 94th-minute winner.

On that note, let’s take a look at the Ajax vs Feyenoord player ratings.

Ajax Player Ratings vs Feyenoord

Goalkeeper

Remko Pasveer – 7.5/10

Pasveer made five good stops and also played five long balls in a solid performance in goal for Ajax.

Defenders

Anton Gaaei – 7/10

Gaaei had a good game as he won two duels, made two clearances and one interception, and also provided an assist.

Josip Sutalo – 7/10

He won four duels in defence, making five clearances, one block and one interception as well.

Youri Baas – 7/10

Baas won seven duels in defence, making seven clearances and two interceptions.

Jorrel Hato – 6.5/10

Hato played the entire game and was also booked for a silly foul.

Midfielders

Davy Klaasen – 6.5/10

He passed the ball with perfect accuracy and also won one duel in a decent midfield outing.

Jordan Henderson – 7/10

The Ajax skipper won eight duels in midfield, played two key passes and also created one big chance to score.

Kenneth Taylor – 7/10

He scored the all-important goal in second-half stoppage time to secure all three points for Ajax.

Forwards

Bertrand Traore – 7/10

Traore played one key pass and won five duels in a good performance on the right flank.

Brian Brobbey – 7/10

Brobbey had a good game as he scored his team’s first goal in the first half.

Steven Berghuis – 7.5/10

Berghuis attempted two shots, with one on target. He also played one key pass and won one duel.

Substitutes

Wout Weghorst – 6/10

He replaced Brobbey at half-time but missed a penalty in the second half.

Kian Fitz-Jim – 6/10

He replaced Klaasen and put in a subpar performance in midfield.

Youri Regeer – 6.5/10

He replaced Berghuis and failed to make an impact on the match.

Christian Kjelder Rasmussen – 6.5/10

He replaced Traore in the second half but could not make an impact.

Daniele Rugani – N/A

He played less than 10 minutes and does not warrant a rating.

Manager

Francesco Farioli – 7.5/10

He set his team up well and secured a crucial last-ditch win for Ajax.

Feyenoord Player Ratings vs Ajax

Goalkeeper

Timon Wellenreuther – 8/10

He made five saves in goal for Feyenoord and also played four long balls in a solid performance. He also saved a penalty to deny Weghorst.

Defenders

Bart Nieuwkoop – 6.5/10

He had a subpar game on the right side of defence and was dispossessed 10 times.

Gernot Trauner – 7/10

He won three duels, making six clearances, three blocks and two interceptions. He also played one key pass.

David Hancko – 5.5/10

He had a game to forget as he won just six of 14 duels, was dispossessed eight times and also conceded a penalty.

Hugo Bueno – 7/10

He won seven duels in defence, making three clearances and one interception. He also played two key passes.

Midfielders

Antoni Milambo – 6.5/10

He had a decent game in midfield for Feyenoord but was subbed off in the second half.

In-Beom Hwang – 6.5/10

Hwang dictated the tempo of his team’s play with 89% passing accuracy. He also won four duels and made two interceptions.

Jakub Moder – 6.5/10

He put in a decent performance in midfield for his team.

Forwards

Anis Hadj Moussa – 6.5/10

He attempted two shots but failed to test the goalkeeper. However, he did win five duels.

Ayase Ueda – 6.5/10

He provided one assist but could not make much of an impact apart from that contribution.

Igor Paixao – 7/10

Paixao had a great game as he played one key pass, won eight duels and also completed four dribbles past opponents.

Substitutes

Givairo Read – 6.5/10

He replaced Nieuwkoop but failed to make an impact on the game.

Quinten Timber – 8/10

He came on and scored a goal for Feyenoord. He also won all five of his duels and made one interception.

Quilindschy Hartman, Gjivai Zechiel & Julian Carranza – N/A

They played less than 10 minutes apiece and do not warrant a rating.

Manager

Brian Priske – 6.5/10

His team started the game well but could not regroup after falling behind in the first half.