Vojvodina's unsuccessful chase for victory sees Ajax win convincingly in Novi Sad.
Vojvodina lost 1-4 to Ajax at Karađorđe Stadium in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League, with the home side managing only one equalizer before conceding three more goals. The victory gives Ajax the advantage away from home, while Vojvodina faces a difficult task in the remainder of the round.
- 0'The match has started.
Vojvodina hosts Ajax.
- 3'D. Klaassen gave Ajax an early lead.
In the 3rd minute, D. Klaassen scored to give Ajax the lead. The Dutch team had a favorable start right from the opening minutes of the match.
- 19'S. Tanjga received a yellow card.
In the 19th minute, S. Tanjga of Vojvodina received a yellow card for roughing. Vojvodina needs to be more cautious as they are trailing Ajax 0-1.
- 28'P. Sukacev brought Vojvodina back.
In the 28th minute, P. Sukacev scored to give Vojvodina the equalizer, making it 1-1 against Ajax. Although Ajax had more possession, Vojvodina quickly brought the game back to a level playing field.
- 29'Ajax dominated, Vojvodina suffered a defeat.
By the 29th minute, Ajax completely controlled the game with 20% - 80% possession and a superior number of shots on goal (1 - 10). Vojvodina had to retreat deep to defend, as evidenced by Ajax having 0 - 5 corner kicks, but the score remained 1-1.
- 37'Berghuis put Ajax ahead.
In the 37th minute, S. Berghuis scored, putting Ajax ahead of Vojvodina 1-2. Ajax then created another turning point after the equalizer was restored.
- 42'Ajax dominated before halftime.
In the 42nd minute, Ajax completely dominated the game with 22% possession and 78% control of the ball, and had a clear advantage in shots on goal (4 vs 12). Vojvodina was forced to defend deep as Ajax had already been awarded 0 vs 5 corner kicks.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 1-2.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Vojvodina made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Vojvodina brought M. Vidosavljevic onto the field to replace I. Djakovac. The substitution came at the start of the second half, amidst significant pressure from Ajax.
- 46'Vojvodina made adjustments at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, M. Butean came on as a substitute for S. Tanjga of Vojvodina. The home team immediately made personnel changes at the start of the second half.
- 52'Gloukh scored, and Ajax extended their lead.
In the 52nd minute, O. Gloukh scored for Ajax after an assist from M. Godts, increasing the score to 1-3 against Vojvodina. Ajax were controlling the game and had a significant lead.
- 54'Ajax dominated the game after the break.
54th minuteAjax completely controlled the game, leading Vojvodina 1-3 and possessing 74% of the ball. The visitors' pressure was further demonstrated by their 6 shots on goal and 15 corner kicks, forcing Vojvodina to retreat deep into defense.
- 64'N. Mulahusejnovic received a yellow card.
In the 64th minute, N. Mulahusejnovic of Vojvodina received a yellow card for a roughing foul. This served as a warning to Vojvodina, especially considering Ajax were still dominating and leading 3-1.
- 67'Ajax dominated, Vojvodina suffered a defeat.
In the 67th minute, Ajax still completely controlled the game with possession.30% - 70%and number of shots7 - 17Vojvodina had to drop deep to defend, while Ajax continuously put pressure on him through their advantage in corner kicks.1 - 10.
- 69'Ajax made a substitution in the 69th minute.
In the 69th minute, Ajax brought J. Mokio on to replace O. Gloukh. The visitors continued to dominate and proactively made substitutions in the final minutes.
- 69'Ajax makes a substitution, Caio Henrique comes on.
In the 69th minute, Ajax brought Caio Henrique on to replace O. Wijndal. The game was clearly tilting in Ajax's favor, and this adjustment could help the visitors maintain the initiative for the remainder of the match.
- 71'Vojvodina made a substitution in the 71st minute.
In the 71st minute, Vojvodina brought D. Kokanovic onto the field to replace N. Petrovic. Trailing 1-3, the home team made another substitution in an attempt to change the game.
- 72'Ajax makes a substitution, D. Konadu comes on.
In the 72nd minute, Ajax brought D. Konadu on to replace K. Dolberg. The visitors were leading Vojvodina 3-1, so this substitution could help Ajax maintain the initiative for the remainder of the match.
- 72'Ajax made a substitution in the 72nd minute.
In the 72nd minute, Ajax brought on A. Ouazane to replace D. Klaassen. Leading Vojvodina, Ajax made changes to their lineup as the match entered its final stages.
- 79'Ajax dominated the game in the 79th minute.
In the 79th minute, Ajax completely controlled the game with possession.30% - 70%and release9 - 17The shot. Vojvodina had to drop deep to defend, as Ajax continued to exert strong pressure through the corner kick advantage.1 - 10.
- 80'Vojvodina made a substitution in the 80th minute.
In the 80th minute, Vojvodina brought S. Mitrovic on to replace L. Randjelovic. With Ajax trailing, this substitution could help the home team revitalize their attack in the final minutes.
- 80'Vojvodina made a substitution in the 80th minute.
In the 80th minute, Vojvodina brought M. Poletanovic on to replace D. Zukic. With Ajax trailing 1-3, this substitution could help the home team find more attacking options.
- 84'Lucas Barros received a yellow card in the 84th minute.
In the 84th minute, Lucas Barros (Vojvodina) received a yellow card for a foul on Holding. Vojvodina were trailing 1-3, and this card made the final minutes even more difficult.
- 90'Ajax made a substitution in the 90th minute.
In the 90th minute, M. Abdalla came on as a substitute for M. Godts for Ajax. With the score at Vojvodina 1-3 Ajax, this was a late substitution.
- 90+3'M. Abdalla sealed the lead for Ajax.
In the 90+3rd minute, M. Abdalla scored for Ajax after an assist from D. Konadu, extending the lead to 1-4. The late goal further solidified Ajax's dominance over Vojvodina.
- KTFinal score: Vojvodina 1-4 Ajax
The match ended with a score of 1-4.
Updated at 02:54 on 24/07/2026
Match information
Vojvodina will face Ajax at 01:00 on July 24, 2026 in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The match is attracting attention because Ajax has a clear advantage in the two most recent encounters between the two teams.
This is a match where Vojvodina needs to find a way to break the unfavorable trend, while Ajax can rely on the confidence from previous results. However, the available data does not include recent form, league position, expected lineups, or the list of absent players for both teams.
Ajax holds the advantage from their most recent encounter.
In their two most recent encounters, Vojvodina neither won nor drew, while Ajax won both matches. This disparity gives the Dutch team a certain psychological advantage before kick-off.
For Vojvodina, the key task is to quickly bring the game back to a balanced state and not let past results influence their approach. A proactive performance, especially in the early stages, could help the home team build a better foundation for competition.
Meanwhile, Ajax has reason to believe they can maintain their dominance in this match. However, previous encounters only reflect a general trend and cannot replace an assessment of current form or squad quality in the upcoming match.
The tactical battle is yet to be determined.
The data provided does not reveal the tactical formations, key personnel, or operational methods of Vojvodina and Ajax. Therefore, there is no basis to assert which team will use which playing system, nor to specifically identify the areas that could decide the match.
The key thing to watch will be how Vojvodina handles the pressure from Ajax's head-to-head advantage. If the home team maintains their formation and avoids unnecessary mistakes, the match could be more balanced. Conversely, Ajax will want to translate their psychological advantage into control of the game and maintain the initiative.
Pre-match analysis
Ajax entered the match with a clear advantage in their last two encounters with Vojvodina. This gave the Dutch team a greater sense of confidence, but it wasn't enough to predict the specific outcome of the game.
Vojvodina still has a chance to create a competitive match if they are not overwhelmed by the pressure from their head-to-head history. Overall, Ajax has a significant psychological advantage, and how well they can capitalize on that advantage will depend on the actual performance of both sides in the UEFA Europa Conference League.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
