paroolSep 12, 2026, 16:59

Ajax visits Fortuna Sittard, Amrabat and Kehrer get first starts

Ajax claimed a 5-1 away victory against Fortuna Sittard after a tightly contested first hour of play. The win moves Ajax into fifth place in the league table with ten points from five matches.

Ajax secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Fortuna Sittard in a match that remained competitive until the final half-hour. After Julian Brandt opened the scoring with a brilliant volley, Fortuna Sittard equalized early in the second half through Anthony Descotte. Ajax regained the lead when debutant Thilo Kehrer headed home, eventually paving the way for a dominant closing period where the visitors scored four times. Davy Klaassen, Oscar Gloukh, Kasper Dolberg, and Youri Baas all contributed to the final scoreline, ensuring the three points for the Amsterdam side.

This win elevates Ajax to fifth place in the league standings, accumulating 10 points from five matches. While the scoreline reflects a lopsided result, the team struggled for much of the first half against a resilient Fortuna side. With this result, Ajax matches the point total of Excelsior but maintains a superior goal difference, while Fortuna Sittard remains in seventh place after playing one additional game.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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