Ajax crushes Besiktas in a dominant performance
Ajax secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Besiktas in a UEFA Europa League match at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. The Dutch side’s dominance was evident throughout the game, controlling possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities.
The first goal came in the 31st minute when Kian Fitz-Jim found the back of the net with a shot that Besiktas’ goalkeeper couldn’t save. Building on their early lead, Ajax continued to press forward and extended their advantage in the 51st minute through a goal by Mohammed Godts.
Kian Taylor made it 3-0 in the 55th minute after a well-timed assist from Brian Brobbey. Godts completed his brace in the 73rd minute, putting the game beyond doubt.
Despite Ajax’s dominance, Besiktas had some opportunities to threaten, but they failed to convert any of them. The match was also marked by several yellow cards, for both Ajax and Besiktas.
Statistics:
* Possession: Ajax 46%, Besiktas 54%
* Shots: Ajax 17 (9 on target, 5 off target), Besiktas 5 (0 on target, 3 off target)
* Corners: Ajax 4, Besiktas 6
* Fouls: Ajax 10, Besiktas 7
* Yellow cards: Ajax 2, Besiktas 2
* Red cards: None
Match Summary:
* 21′: Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax) receives a yellow card.
* 31′: Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax) scores the first goal.
* 45′: Mehmet Hekimoglu (Besiktas) receives a yellow card.
* 47′: Jayden Hato (Ajax) receives a yellow card.
* 51′: Mohammed Godts (Ajax) scores the second goal.
* 51′: Joshua Onana (Besiktas) receives a yellow card.
* 55′: Kian Taylor (Ajax) scores the third goal.
* 73′: Mohammed Godts (Ajax) scores the fourth goal.
Conclusion:
Ajax showcased their superiority over a Besiktas side unable to cope with the Dutch team’s attacking prowess. The victory gives Ajax a strong start to their UEFA Europa League campaign.
Substitutions besiktas: at minute 46 C. Immobile came in and M. Hekimoglu went out., at minute 64 C. Ndour came in and J. Onana went out., at minute 64 S. Kilicsoy came in and Rafa Silva went out., at minute 81 S. Ucan came in and Al Musrati went out., at minute 84 C. Keles came in and M. Rashica went out.
Substitutions ajax: at minute 66 B. van den Boomen came in and K. Taylor went out., at minute 66 K. Hlynsson came in and K. Fitz-Jim went out., at minute 70 W. Weghorst came in and B. Brobbey went out., at minute 70 C. Rasmussen came in and B. Traore went out., at minute 81 C. Akpom came in and M. Godts went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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