AFC Ajax secured a straightforward 0-4 away victory against Telstar in the Eredivisie. The match at Telstar's ground in Velsen-Zuid was dominated by the Amsterdam side, who solidified their fourth-place league standing with seven points from three games.
This win, reported by NOS Sport, was built on goals from experienced campaigners and forwards. Captain Davy Klaassen opened the scoring before halftime following an assist from Steven Berghuis. In the second half, Berghuis doubled the lead himself, before Tolu Arokodare and substitute Marcos Leonardo put the result beyond doubt.
How did the match against Telstar unfold?
Ajax began the match with a youthful central defensive pairing of 20-year-old Dies Janse and 19-year-old Aaron Bouwman. In the key defensive midfield role, manager Jorthy Mokio, aged 18, earned his first start of the season. Despite this young setup, Ajax quickly took control of the game.
Before the break, Julian Brandt thought he had scored a second goal after a neat piece of play, but it was ruled out for offside. In the second half, Telstar created chances through Rui Mendes, but goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen made two saves. Ajax responded by increasing the tempo. Berghuis's 0-2 goal came from a swift counter-attack, while Arokodare surprised goalkeeper Ronald Koeman with a powerful strike. Leonardo, the million-euro signing from Brazil, finally scored from a rebound.
What was the role of new signing Sofyan Amrabat?
The victory was achieved without new defensive midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. The Moroccan was not available for this match, but his arrival appears to conclude Ajax's search for a player in that position. His presence should add experience to the midfield, especially with important fixtures ahead.
The current squad, which you can view on our squad page, is also without the injured Youri Regeer. Defender Youri Baas, who only came on late when the match was decided, could still leave the club in the final days of the summer transfer window.
What does this win mean for the Eredivisie standings?
With this win, Ajax climbs to fourth place in the Eredivisie. The team now has seven points from three matches, with a goal difference of plus six (eight scored, two conceded). Their recent form is WDW. The Amsterdam side trails leaders AZ Alkmaar by five points.
The next challenge is a major one: a home match against PSV Eindhoven, who are second in the table, on 5 September 2026. That clash is vital in the early title race. The full league schedule is available on our fixtures page, and you can check the current table on standings.
How did the individual AFC Ajax players perform?
Captain Davy Klaassen demonstrated his value with the important opening goal. Steven Berghuis was productive with a goal and an assist. For Brazilian Marcos Leonardo, his goal as a substitute was a welcome boost after an unconvincing first month in Amsterdam. The young defenders Janse and Bouwman, supported by Ter Stegen, kept a clean sheet.
This victory provides confidence ahead of the showdown with PSV. Ajax showed signs of a growing collective, but the real test of defensive solidity and attacking sharpness comes next week at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
