Ajax run riot to rise to fourth | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Ajax thrashed Willem II 5-1 at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. In the 41st minute, Davy Klaassen opened the scoring from close range. On the stroke of first half stoppage time, Julian Brandt doubled the lead, and substitute Viktor Tsygankov made it three (69.), shifting the game out of reach. Godenzonen racked up 33 attempts with 13 on target, illustrating sustained pressure. Godenzonen rise from eighth to fourth and host Excelsior next, while Willem II drop from 16th to 17th and face Fortuna Sittard next.

Player of the Match: Kasper Dolberg supplied two assists and added a late header, leading the line intelligently and repeatedly linking attacks inside the box.

Stat of the Match: Oscar Gloukh made eight key passes, consistently supplying the final ball that kept Willem II pinned back.

Three Things We Learned: Godenzonen held 69.8% possession, controlling the game from start to finish. Set-piece pressure told, with Godenzonen winning 14 corners. Willem II made 45 clearances, underlining how deep they were forced to defend.