4 – 1
Did it deliver?
Ajax delivered a dominant first-half display to overwhelm Fortuna Sittard 4-1 at the Johan Cruyff Arena, with the home side effectively settling the contest before the interval. The hosts struck three times in the opening 24 minutes through Jorthy Mokio, Rayane Bounida, and Mika Godts, showcasing fluid attacking movement and clinical finishing. Despite an early injury to Oleksandr Zinchenko requiring a substitution after just six minutes, Ajax maintained their rhythm with Owen Wijndal slotting seamlessly into the side. While Josip Sutalo's own goal on the stroke of half-time briefly offered Fortuna hope, Godts' second goal in the 81st minute, assisted by substitute Wout Weghorst, restored the three-goal margin and confirmed Ajax's comprehensive victory.
Ajax
Fortuna Sittard
Ajax•AttackerRayane Bounida from Ajax has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Justin Hubner from Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
Ivo Pinto from Fortuna Sittard earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Mika Godts from Ajax committed a foul.
Lucas Rosa from Ajax has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jasper Dahlhaus from Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Jasper Dahlhaus replaces Lance Duijvestijn.
Édouard Michut from Fortuna Sittard earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Wout Weghorst committed a foul against Ajax.
The attempt is thwarted. Oscar Gloukh from Ajax takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked. The assist came from Rayane Bounida.
Lucas Rosa from Ajax has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Justin Hubner from Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
assist: Wout Weghorst
Goal! Ajax leads 4-1 against Fortuna Sittard. Mika Godts scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the bottom left corner. The assist comes from Wout Weghorst.
A shot is denied. Oscar Gloukh from Ajax attempted a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Wout Weghorst, who set him up with a header.
Substitution for Ajax: Wout Weghorst comes on to replace Kasper Dolberg.
Substitution for Ajax: Aaron Bouwman replaces Jorthy Mokio.
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Yassin Oukili comes on to replace Philip Brittijn.
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Paul Gladon replaces Kaj Sierhuis.
Opportunity squandered. Kaj Sierhuis from Fortuna Sittard took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right of the goal. The assist came from Justin Hubner, who delivered a cross.
Another offensive push. Kaj Sierhuis from Fortuna Sittard takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's expertly saved in the right corner by Ajax's Vítezslav Jaros. The assist came from Lance Duijvestijn.
Kasper Dolberg from Ajax committed a handball foul.
Justin Hubner from Fortuna Sittard was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Rayane Bounida from Ajax committed a foul.
Neraysho Kasanwirjo of Fortuna Sittard has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Oscar Gloukh from Ajax committed a foul.
Jorthy Mokio from Ajax has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Dimitrios Limnios from Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Kristoffer Peterson comes on to replace Iván Márquez.
Kian Fitz-Jim from Ajax has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
Édouard Michut from Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
Another offensive push! Rayane Bounida from Ajax takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but Luuk Koopmans, the goalkeeper for Fortuna Sittard, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Mika Godts.
Substitution for Ajax: Kian Fitz-Jim comes on to replace Davy Klaassen.
Substitution for Ajax: Oscar Gloukh replaces Sean Steur.
Iván Márquez from Fortuna Sittard has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Kasper Dolberg from Ajax committed a foul.
Kasper Dolberg from Ajax was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Kasper Dolberg from Ajax was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Missed opportunity. Rayane Bounida from Ajax attempted a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went over the goal and to the left. The assist came from Sean Steur.
Missed opportunity! Lucas Rosa from Ajax took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and wide to the right following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Ajax after a deflection off Neraysho Kasanwirjo.
Corner awarded to Ajax after a deflection off Neraysho Kasanwirjo.
Rayane Bounida from Ajax has been awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Shawn Adewoye from Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
Missed opportunity. Neraysho Kasanwirjo from Fortuna Sittard attempts a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sails high and to the right.
Lance Duijvestijn from Fortuna Sittard was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jorthy Mokio from Ajax committed a foul.
Lance Duijvestijn from Fortuna Sittard earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Youri Baas from Ajax committed a foul.
Dimitrios Limnios from Fortuna Sittard earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Jorthy Mokio from Ajax committed a handball.
Kasper Dolberg of Ajax strikes the crossbar with a header from the middle of the penalty area.
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Shawn Adewoye comes on to replace Mohamed Ihattaren.
The second half is underway with Ajax leading Fortuna Sittard 3-1.
The first half has concluded with Ajax leading Fortuna Sittard 3-1.
Offside call against Ajax. Davy Klaassen has been flagged for being offside.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
Josip Sutalo of Ajax accidentally scored an own goal, bringing the score to Ajax 3, Fortuna Sittard 1.
Missed opportunity. Lance Duijvestijn from Fortuna Sittard attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went wide to the left. The assist was provided by Dimitrios Limnios.
Offside call against Fortuna Sittard. Dimitrios Limnios has been caught offside.
Corner awarded to Ajax after a deflection off Neraysho Kasanwirjo.
The attempt is thwarted. Kasper Dolberg from Ajax takes a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left, but it's successfully blocked. The assist came from Youri Baas.
Corner awarded to Ajax after a deflection off Luuk Koopmans.
A fresh offensive push is underway. Rayane Bounida from Ajax takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Luuk Koopmans, the goalkeeper for Fortuna Sittard, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Mika Godts.
Rayane Bounida from Ajax has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Justin Hubner from Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Kaj Sierhuis from Fortuna Sittard.
Opportunity squandered. Kaj Sierhuis of Fortuna Sittard attempts a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes over the bar and to the left. The assist came from Justin Hubner.
Missed opportunity! Lucas Rosa from Ajax took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and wide to the left. The assist came from Rayane Bounida following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Ajax after a deflection off Justin Hubner.
assist: Jorthy Mokio
Goal! Ajax leads 3-0 against Fortuna Sittard. Mika Godts scored with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom right corner of the net. The assist came from Jorthy Mokio.
Opportunity wasted. Jorthy Mokio from Ajax takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the goal.
Kaj Sierhuis from Fortuna Sittard earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Josip Sutalo from Ajax committed a foul.
assist: Mika Godts
Goal! Ajax leads 2-0 against Fortuna Sittard. Rayane Bounida scores with a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, placing it perfectly into the left corner. The assist comes from Mika Godts.
Missed opportunity! Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide. The assist came from Dimitrios Limnios.
A shot is deflected. Rayane Bounida from Ajax attempts a left-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Owen Wijndal from Ajax takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Luuk Koopmans, the goalkeeper for Fortuna Sittard, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist was provided by Jorthy Mokio.
assist: Kasper Dolberg
Goal! Ajax takes the lead against Fortuna Sittard, 1-0! Jorthy Mokio scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the top left corner of the net. The assist comes from Kasper Dolberg.
Substitution for Ajax: Owen Wijndal replaces Oleksandr Zinchenko due to injury.
The pause has ended. They're set to resume play now.
Match temporarily halted due to an injury to Oleksandr Zinchenko of Ajax.
Oleksandr Zinchenko of Ajax has earned a free kick on the left flank.
Dimitrios Limnios from Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
Offside call against Fortuna Sittard. Kaj Sierhuis has been caught offside.
The opening half kicks off now...
