Haller’s first goal of the season lifts Utrecht past Ajax | OneFootball

After weeks of struggling to reach a financial agreement, Sebastien Haller finally left Borussia Dortmund for FC Utrecht in mid-August. However, the efforts seemed not to have paid off for the Dutch Europa League participant for a long time. But now, the center forward finally scored his first goal in the 16th competitive match, which was a very special one.

After 15 appearances in the Eredivisie and the Europa League with only one assist, Haller finally broke his goal drought on Sunday afternoon against his former club Ajax Amsterdam. After Matisse Didden put Utrecht ahead just before the break, Haller was in the right place in the 54th minute to head in a cross from Souffian El Karouani, increasing the lead to 2-0.

Haller and Utrecht climb to fifth place

Ajax quickly responded, but the Dutch record champion couldn't manage more than a consolation goal by Mika Godts in the 56th minute at the Galgenwaard Stadium.

Haller's goal to make it 2-0 was thus crucial and played a significant role in the victory, which the Ivorian striker had to anxiously watch from the bench after being substituted in the 67th minute, but ultimately he was able to celebrate.

With the victory over Ajax, Utrecht climbed to fifth place in the standings and, thanks to their second consecutive win after a rather shaky start to the season, are now promisingly back in the race for international spots.

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