Ajax produced another dominant attacking display as five different players scored in a convincing 5–1 VriendenLoterij Eredivisie victory over Willem II at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
Ajax continued its impressive run of attacking form with a commanding 5–1 victory over Willem II in the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie. Playing in front of their home supporters at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, the Amsterdam side controlled the contest for long periods and once again found the net five times.
The victory came only days after Ajax had defeated Fortuna Sittard by the same scoreline, underlining the team's growing confidence in the final third. Even more impressively, five different Ajax players got on the scoresheet: Davy Klaassen, Julian Brandt, Viktor Tsygankov, Oscar Gloukh and Kasper Dolberg.
⚽ Ajax 5–1 Willem II: Match Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | VriendenLoterij Eredivisie |
| Match | Ajax vs Willem II |
| Venue | Johan Cruijff ArenA |
| Result | Ajax 5–1 Willem II |
| Ajax scorers | Klaassen, Brandt, Tsygankov, Gloukh, Dolberg |
| Willem II scorer | Ciranni |
| Date | September 15, 2026 |
🔥 Ajax Take Control Before Half-Time
Ajax gradually established control before breaking through in the closing stages of the first half.
Davy Klaassen opened the scoring in the 41st minute, giving the hosts the reward their pressure had been threatening. The midfielder's goal provided Ajax with the breakthrough and immediately changed the complexion of the match.
Willem II then faced an even greater challenge just before the interval. Julian Brandt doubled Ajax's advantage in the 45th minute, sending the hosts into half-time with a 2–0 lead.
The timing of the second goal was particularly important. Willem II had managed to stay within touching distance for most of the opening period, but conceding immediately before the break left the visitors with a difficult task after the restart.
🧨 Tsygankov Makes It Three
Ajax returned for the second half with the same attacking intent.
After creating several opportunities, the home side extended its advantage through Viktor Tsygankov in the 69th minute.
The Ukrainian winger finished an attack involving Oscar Gloukh, making it 3–0 and effectively putting the result beyond doubt.
Ajax's movement in advanced areas continued to cause problems for the Willem II defence, while the visitors struggled to maintain the compact shape that had kept the scoreline respectable during the first half.
🎯 Gloukh Adds a Fourth
The fourth Ajax goal arrived only five minutes later.
Oscar Gloukh scored in the 74th minute, adding another reward to an increasingly dominant performance.
The goal also demonstrated the variety within Ajax's attack. Rather than depending on a single goalscorer, the Amsterdam club had already seen four different players find the net.
That collective contribution was one of the clearest features of the performance.
🛡️ Willem II Pull One Back
Despite falling four goals behind, Willem II managed to find a response.
A. Ciranni scored in the 76th minute, reducing the deficit to 4–1 and giving the visitors a brief moment of encouragement.
However, the goal did little to change the overall direction of the contest. Ajax remained in control and continued to look dangerous whenever it moved forward.
🚀 Dolberg Completes the Five-Goal Haul
Ajax's final goal arrived in the 87th minute, with Kasper Dolberg completing the scoring.
It was a fitting conclusion to an evening in which Ajax repeatedly found different routes to goal.
Dolberg was also involved in the build-up to earlier attacking moments, while Ajax's front line consistently stretched the Willem II defence.
The final whistle confirmed another 5–1 victory, identical to Ajax's result against Fortuna Sittard only a few days earlier.
🧠 Tactical Analysis
Ajax's attacking variety
The biggest positive for Ajax was the distribution of goals.
Klaassen, Brandt, Tsygankov, Gloukh and Dolberg all scored, meaning Willem II could not focus exclusively on stopping one particular attacking threat.
Ajax also demonstrated its ability to increase the pressure after half-time. Once Tsygankov made it 3–0, spaces began to appear throughout the Willem II defensive structure, allowing Gloukh and Dolberg to exploit the situation.
Willem II's defensive challenge
Willem II had to spend long periods defending without the ball and eventually struggled to contain Ajax's combinations around the penalty area.
The visitors did manage to score through Ciranni, but by then the deficit was already substantial.
The main challenge for Willem II was maintaining defensive concentration against an Ajax side capable of attacking through multiple players.
📋 Goals Timeline
| Minute | Event |
|---|---|
| 41' | Davy Klaassen — 1–0 |
| 45' | Julian Brandt — 2–0 |
| 69' | Viktor Tsygankov — 3–0 |
| 74' | Oscar Gloukh — 4–0 |
| 76' | A. Ciranni — 4–1 |
| 87' | Kasper Dolberg — 5–1 |
⭐ Standout Performer: Oscar Gloukh
While Ajax had five different goalscorers, Oscar Gloukh was particularly influential in the attacking phase.
The Israeli midfielder not only scored Ajax's fourth goal but also contributed to the team's attacking combinations, including the build-up to Tsygankov's goal.
His performance underlined the increasing attacking depth available to Ajax.
📊 What the Result Means
The victory represents another strong attacking statement from Ajax.
After beating Fortuna Sittard 5–1 just days earlier, Ajax produced exactly the same scoreline against Willem II. The two consecutive five-goal performances demonstrate how effectively the Amsterdam club has been converting its attacking pressure into goals.
For Willem II, the result highlighted the difficulty of facing an Ajax side playing with confidence and attacking freedom.
🏁 Final Thoughts
Ajax delivered another emphatic performance at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
The 5–1 scoreline was built on goals from five different players, while the timing of Klaassen's and Brandt's first-half goals gave the hosts a strong platform before Tsygankov, Gloukh and Dolberg completed the rout after the break.
For Ajax supporters, the most encouraging aspect may have been the collective nature of the performance. The goals were spread across the team, the attack remained dangerous throughout the evening, and Ajax once again finished with five goals.
After consecutive 5–1 victories, the Amsterdam side is clearly gathering attacking momentum in the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie.