Ajax took full advantage of PSV’s defeat. The team from Amsterdam put Heracles Almelo aside in the Johan Cruijff Arena with ease. The 15,750 fans present saw Ajax win 3-0 and with that the result was still low.
Before the game came a slight surprise, as both Edson Álvarez and Lisandro Martinez started in the starting line-up. The two South Americans turned out to be fit in time. Striker Sébastien Haller, who was active with Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup, also returned to the team of trainer Erik ten Hag.
Earlier this season Ajax had a very difficult time with Heracles Almelo. At the end of October, the Amsterdammers stayed stabbing at a goalless draw in Almelo. In the home match Ajax had significantly less to fear for the Tukkers.
‘Mister 1-0’
The home team dominated and immediately got a number of opportunities through Antony. In the 22nd minute Davy Klaassen gave his team a deserved lead by driving in a corner at the far post. With this Davy ‘Mister 1-0’ Klaassen once again lived up to his nickname, because it was the 21st time that he made the opening goal in the Ajax shirt.
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Ajax fired many shots towards keeper Blaswich’s goal, but those attempts were not very successful. After the break, the scoring machine got better. Ten minutes after the break, Dusan Tadic took advantage of a loss of ball in the back, he put Haller in position and the striker worked the cross between two defenders in: 2-0.
Penalty and lat
Ten Hag decided to bring in fresh forces. One was Kenneth Taylor, who was accurate three minutes later. He was sent off on the left and outwitted Blaswich: 3-0.
A few minutes before time, Dusan Tadic was allowed to score for a penalty, but the captain failed to face Blaswich. The goalkeeper took the ball, which was not shot very strongly. Edson Álvarez also slammed the ball into the crossbar, leaving the score at 3-0.
Due to the victory, Ajax is number two PSV. The people of Eindhoven lost yesterday at AZ .’s own home. As a result, the gap between Ajax and PSV has now risen to five points.
Ajax setup: feather; Mazraoui (Rensch/81), Timber, Martinez (Schuurs/62), Blind (Tagliafico/71); Álvarez, Klaassen, Berghuis (Taylor/62); Antony (Danilo/71), Haller, Tadic