Unseen hero's headed brace powers Ajax past Volendam

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·24 January 2026

Unseen hero's headed brace powers Ajax past Volendam

Youri Baas broke the game open in the 13th minute with a glancing header, as Ajax beat Volendam 2-0. The defender then added another before half time to take control.

Attacking a set piece, he met Rayane Bounida's cross from a corner and steered a header into the bottom right (13.).

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From another corner he timed his run to the far post and nodded in again (36.), turning sustained dead ball pressure into a decisive cushion.

He finished with two goals from two attempts, completed 81 of 85 passes and won four aerial duels, a neat blend of penalty box timing and calm circulation.

Because Godenzonen loaded the box and delivered with quality, his back post movement kept Volendam uneasy and helped restrict the visitors to five attempts.

Godenzonen rise from third to second in the Eredivisie and host Olympiacos in the Champions League next. Volendam face Go Ahead Eagles next.