rssSep 12, 2026, 19:35

Recap: Substitutes help Ajax to commanding victory over Fortuna Sittard

Ajax secured a dominant 5-1 away win against Fortuna Sittard, with goals from five different players including debutant Thilo Kehrer. The victory moves the Amsterdam club up to fifth place in the Eredivisie standings.

Ajax achieved a convincing 5-1 away victory against Fortuna Sittard, marking their third away win of the current season. The match saw goals from Julian Brandt, Davy Klaassen, Kasper Dolberg, Youri Baas, and Thilo Kehrer, who made an impressive debut for the Amsterdam club. The home side managed a single goal from substitute Anthony Descotte during the encounter. Following the game, captain Steven Berghuis noted the positive impact of the team's performance, particularly highlighting the contributions of substitutes and new players as the squad continues to gel after an earlier loss to PSV.

With this commanding result, Ajax has climbed to the fifth position in the Eredivisie standings, trailing league leaders AZ by six points with a game still in hand. The team is scheduled to face Willem II in their next fixture on Tuesday. Meanwhile, other sports news noted a busy evening, with the Volendam handball team securing a victory while the defending champions VOC remain without points after their second league match.

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