Shelbourne 2-2 Ajax: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Europa Conference League · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Tolka Park, Dublin · referee C. Ruivo Pereira · full time
Full time: Shelbourne 2-2 Ajax
Shelbourne and Ajax drew 2-2 in Europa Conference League on Thursday 13 August 2026 at Tolka Park. The goals: Julian Brandt 20', Rodrigo Freitas 24', Anton Gaaei 39', Sean Moore 85'.
How the match unfolded
The opening goal came in the 20th minute: Julian Brandt for Ajax, set up by Jorthy Mokio. Shelbourne levelled at 1-1 in the 24th minute through Rodrigo Freitas, set up by Evan Caffrey. Anton Gaaei made it 1-2 to Ajax in the 39th minute. Shelbourne levelled at 2-2 in the 85th minute through Sean Moore, set up by Evan Caffrey. Late, and enough for a draw.
It was 1-2 at half-time, and the second half changed the result.
The referee, C. Ruivo Pereira, showed 6 yellow cards: 4 to Shelbourne and 2 to Ajax.
Shelbourne: J. Russell, 3-5-2 · Ajax: M. Sánchez Muñoz, 4-3-3.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
Shelbourne had 5 shots on target, Ajax 7.
Shelbourne's goalkeeper made 5 saves.
Ajax had 72% of the ball.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Shelbourne came into it with 4 Europa Conference League matches played, scoring 2.3 and conceding 2.3 a match, with 0.26 expected goals for and – against, and had won 25% of their matches.
Ajax came into it with 6 Europa Conference League matches played, scoring 3.7 and conceding 1.7 a match, with 3.39 expected goals for and – against, and had won 83% of their matches.
Shelbourne vs Ajax: the match in numbers
| Shelbourne | Match statistics | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| 28% | Ball possession | 72% |
| 12 | Total shots | 19 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 7 |
| 1 | Big chances | 3 |
| 264 | Total passes | 695 |
| 80% | Pass accuracy | 92% |
| 4 | Corners | 11 |
| 10 | Fouls | 12 |
| 6 | Offsides | 0 |
| 18 | Tackles | 20 |
| 5 | Saves | 3 |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 2 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Anton Gaaei (Ajax), rated 8.3 by Sportmonks, with 1 goal.
Shelbourne
- Kerr McInroy 7.9
- Odhran Casey 7.3
- Evan Caffrey 7.3 2 assists
- Sean Moore 7.2 1 goal
- Rodrigo Freitas 7.0 1 goal
Ajax
- Anton Gaaei 8.3 1 goal
- Youri Regeer 7.7
- Julian Brandt 7.2 1 goal
- Maher Carrizo 7.1
- Oliver Edvardsen 7.1
The lowest-rated starter was James Norris at 6.3. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Ajax: Hajduk Split vs Ajax Thursday 15 October 2026 · Europa Conference League
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Questions about Shelbourne vs Ajax
What was the score in Shelbourne vs Ajax?
Shelbourne 2-2 Ajax (half-time 1-2), Europa Conference League, Thursday 13 August 2026.
Who scored in Shelbourne vs Ajax?
Julian Brandt 20', Rodrigo Freitas 24', Anton Gaaei 39', Sean Moore 85'.
Did Moneyball predict Shelbourne vs Ajax correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Shelbourne vs Ajax?
Anton Gaaei, rated 8.3 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Shelbourne vs Ajax?
C. Ruivo Pereira.
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