Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare was the match-winner as Ajax secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar within the Dutch Eredivisie on Saturday. The Super Eagles ahead scored the one purpose of the encounter on the Johan Cruyff Arena, serving to Ajax declare all three factors within the fiercely contested Dutch……
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare was the match-winner as Ajax secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar within the Dutch Eredivisie on Saturday.
The Super Eagles ahead scored the one purpose of the encounter on the Johan Cruyff Arena, serving to Ajax declare all three factors within the fiercely contested Dutch league fixture.
Arokodare broke the impasse within the ninth minute, rising above his marker to go residence an inviting cross from Abdellah Ouazane and provides the hosts an early benefit.
The Nigerian ahead’s purpose proved decisive as Ajax struggled to increase their lead regardless of creating alternatives within the first half.
Ajax suffered a setback within the thirty eighth minute when German midfielder Julian Brandt was compelled off with an obvious damage and was changed by Oscar Gloukh.
AZ Alkmaar improved after the break and put the house facet below appreciable strain in the hunt for an equaliser. However, Ajax defended resolutely, with goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen making necessary saves to protect their benefit.
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The guests got here near discovering a late equaliser by way of Mexx Meerdink, however ter Stegen denied his effort in stoppage time to safe the victory.
The consequence was significantly important for Ajax, because it ended their 11-match winless run towards AZ Alkmaar, having recorded seven defeats and 4 attracts of their earlier conferences.
Ajax additionally moved again into second place within the Eredivisie standings, one level behind leaders Feyenoord, who have been held to a 1-1 draw by Fortuna Sittard.
Arokodare’s decisive contribution additional underlined his significance to the Amsterdam membership as they proceed their pursuit of the league title.
