Decisive figure rules both boxes as Ajax take command at Fortuna | OneFootball

Thilo Kehrer headed in from a corner in the 62nd minute to restore Ajax's lead in a 5-1 win at Fortuna Sittard. The defender later created another goal to cap a commanding display.

His breakthrough came from a set piece, timing his run to glance a close-range header past Mattijs Branderhorst after a corner routine that pulled markers away at the near post.

Moments later he turned provider, rising to nod a second phase ball across goal for Davy Klaassen to finish (73.). The intervention killed Fortuna's momentum after their equaliser.

Kehrer ended with one goal and one assist, seven possessions won and five clearances, plus three aerial duels won. He also completed 56 of 61 passes, marrying penalty box threat with authority in defence.

With 11 corners and 28 crosses at 42.9% accuracy, the Godenzonen kept the hosts penned back, and Kehrer's timing and positioning repeatedly exploited those deliveries to tilt the game.

The Godenzonen rise from eighth to fifth in the Eredivisie and host Excelsior next. Fortuna Sittard visit Willem II next.