Standout creator drives Ajax past Groningen | OneFootball

Mika Godts made the difference in the 24th minute, whipping in the cross for the opener as Ajax beat Groningen 2-0. The Belgian is second in the Eredivisie assists chart this season with 13.

Godts' delivery for Davy Klaassen's headed finish underlined his early influence (24.). From there he kept asking for the ball, receiving it wide and committing defenders.

After the restart he produced another teasing cross that Jorthy Mokio met with a close-range header, only for it to be blocked (50.). Moments later he led a fast break and slipped in Maher Carrizo, who fired narrowly wide (72.).

The winger's own shooting threat forced Etienne Vaessen into a save from the centre of the box (75.). He then supplied another inviting ball that Aaron Bouwman headed over from inside the six-yard area (76.).

The Godenzonen forward finished with five chances created, including two big chances, plus three accurate crosses from six. He also won possession five times and completed 16 passes in the final third, keeping Groningen pinned back.