Ajax Crush Telstar 4-0 in Eredivisie Rout

Ajax delivered a masterclass in away dominance, thrashing Telstar 4-0 in their Eredivisie clash, with Steven Berghuis pulling the strings in a performance that left the hosts chasing shadows.

Telstar’s Resistance Broken Before Half-Time

The home side had weathered the early storm, their compact 3-4-2-1 formation frustrating Ajax for 37 minutes until Davy Klaassen struck. The midfielder, teed up by Berghuis, buried his chance to break Telstar’s resolve. Just as Ajax thought they’d doubled their lead before the break, Julian Brandt’s celebrations were cut short by VAR – offside. The reprieve was temporary.

Berghuis Inspires Ajax Second-Half Blitz

Telstar emerged with renewed purpose after halftime, but any hope was extinguished in a devastating 12-minute spell. Berghuis turned scorer in the 56th minute, finishing a move he started, before turning provider again for Tolu Arokodare’s close-range strike four minutes later. The hosts made a triple substitution, but Ajax’s rotations kept coming – and so did the goals.

Marcos Leonardo Completes Ajax’s Statement

Substitute Marcos Leonardo put the exclamation point on Ajax’s dominance with a 78th-minute strike, capitalizing on Telstar’s exhausted defense. The visitors’ 58% possession and 89% pass accuracy told the story of controlled superiority, their 2.13 xG underlining the quality of chances created.

What This Means for Both Sides

For Ajax, this ruthless display signals their title credentials – four different scorers showcasing their attacking depth. Telstar’s coach Henk Brugge faces tough questions after his side managed just 4 shots on target despite 42% possession. The gulf in class was stark, with Ajax’s next opponents put on notice: this machine is purring.

Key Moments

37′ ⚽ Ajax — D. Klaassen (assist: S. Berghuis)

56′ ⚽ Ajax — S. Berghuis (assist: O. Gloukh)

60′ ⚽ Ajax — T. Arokodare (assist: S. Berghuis)

78′ ⚽ Ajax — Marcos Leonardo