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Ajax beats AZ for the first time in over four years and closes to within one point of Feyenoord

Ajax defeated AZ 1-0 at the Johan Cruijff Arena, marking their first victory over the opponent in four years. The win, secured by a goal from Tolu Arokodare, brings Ajax within one point of Feyenoord in the league table.

Ajax secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against AZ at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, marking their first win against the club in over four years. The decisive moment in the match came early on when striker Tolu Arokodare scored the only goal, providing the necessary lead for the home side to claim all three points. This crucial win moves Ajax within a single point of Feyenoord in the league standings.

Throughout the match, Ajax maintained a disciplined defensive stance, eventually shifting to a five-man backline under manager Míchel to preserve the narrow lead. Late in the game, AZ intensified their offensive efforts with several attempts from Chavez and Kwakman, but they were unable to breach the Ajax defense. The match also saw the return of veteran Steven Berghuis, who made his first appearance for the team since mid-September, helping the hosts withstand the late pressure from the visitors.

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