Ajax undone as late clincher sends visitors top | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Ajax were beaten 3-1 by PSV at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Ricardo Pepi headed the Boeren in front in the fifth minute after Ruben van Bommel's cushioned header. Tolu Arokodare levelled (23.), before Lutsharel Geertruida restored the lead in the first minute of first half stoppage time from a corner. Matej Kovar produced five saves as the Godenzonen fired 19 attempts to the Boeren's 13 and pressed for an equaliser. Esmir Bajraktarević sealed it in the second minute of second half stoppage time, sending the Boeren top with 13 points as they host Sparta Rotterdam next, while the Godenzonen visit Fortuna Sittard.

Player of the Match: Matej Kovar steadied the Boeren with five saves and assured handling under pressure, providing the platform for the away win.

Stat of the Match: Godenzonen attempted 19 shots at 31.6% accuracy, pressure without the precision to turn the game.

Three Things We Learned: A set piece on the stroke of half time swung the momentum, with Geertruida's header following a corner. Sergiño Dest drove the Boeren up the pitch, completing 14 successful final third passes and recording six touches in the box. The Boeren's bench made the difference, with Bajraktarević coming on to deliver the late clincher in stoppage time.