Match Centre

Ajax fully deserved their comprehensive 5-1 victory, dominating both possession (70%) and chances. Their superiority is best reflected in their 33 total shots (26 inside the box) and 12 on target compared to Willem II's 10 shots (7 inside) and 4 on target. The hosts' clinical edge is evident in converting their high shot volume into goals despite Willem II's goalkeeper making 7 saves.

The decisive period came late in the first half and early in the second. Davy Klaassen opened the scoring in the 41st minute, Julian Brandt doubled the lead just before halftime, and Viktor Tsygankov made it 3-0 in the 69th minute. Kasper Dolberg assisted two goals before scoring himself in the 87th minute, capping a strong performance.

The key stat explaining Ajax's win is their 14 corner kicks to Willem II's 2, highlighting their sustained attacking pressure. Despite Alessandro Ciranni's 76th-minute consolation goal for Willem II, Ajax's superiority in creating and converting chances was overwhelming throughout.