Ajax Beat FC Groningen 2-0, End Four-Game Losing Streak

Ajax Snap four-game losing streak with 2-0 win over FC Groningen

Eredivisie leaders Ajax ended their four-game losing streak, defeating NEC 2-0 at the Johan Cruyff ArenA on Tuesday. Mika Godts and Aaron Bouwman's goals secured the win in an empty stadium, following a match abandoned earlier due to fan disturbances.

Ajax took the lead through Mika Godts, who received a long pass from Kenneth Taylor and beat goalkeeper...

Ajax ended a four-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over FC Groningen at the Johan Cruyff ArenA on Tuesday. The match was a resumption of a game abandoned on Sunday due to fireworks being set off in the stands, with the remaining 84 minutes played in an empty stadium.

The win marked a much-needed boost for the Eredivisie record champions, who had suffered a series of setbacks prior to the match. Ajax dominated the game, securing a comfortable victory over FC Groningen.

Ajax made a last-minute change to their lineup due to Rayane Bounida's illness, replacing him with Oscar Gloukh. The KNVB ruled that Ajax didn't need to use a substitute, allowing them to maintain their starting XI's momentum.

FC Groningen's goalkeeper, Vitezslav Jaros, made an impressive save from Thom van Bergen's close-range effort, denying the visitors an early lead. Brynjolfur Willumsson also created chances for Ajax, but FC Groningen's defense held firm.

Ajax took the lead through Mika Godts, who received a long pass from Kenneth Taylor and beat goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen with a slick finish. The visitors had threatened early on, but Ajax's defense held firm, and they capitalized on a counter-attack to take the lead.

FC Groningen's goalkeeper, Vitezslav Jaros, continued to impress, making another crucial save from Brynjolfur Willumsson's effort. The first half was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances, but Ajax's lead looked like it would hold at the breakm

Godts threatened to double FC Groningen's lead just before halftime, but Vaessen made a crucial save to keep the score level. The Belgian's effort was heading into the bottom corner, but Vaessen's expertise denied the opportunity.

After the break, FC Groningen's goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros became the hero, making two impressive saves from Younes Taha's shots from outside the box. The Czech Liverpool loanee's efforts were thwarted by Jaros' exceptional goalkeeping.

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— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) December 2, 2025

Ajax, led by caretaker manager Fred Grim, pushed for a second goal, but Groningen's efforts to get back in the game thwarted their plans. The visitors' David van der Werff and Ajax loanee Dies Janse tested FC Groningen's goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros, but he stood firm, making crucial saves to keep Ajax at bay.

17-year-old Pharell Nash made his memorable debut in an empty stadium, replacing Mika Godts for his first official minutes with Ajax. Nash nearly scored on debut, continuing an Ajax tradition, but Kenneth Taylor's pass across the goal rolled just past him.

Nash's debut was a notable moment in an intense match, with Ajax dominating possession and creating chances. His sprint to the goal was impressive, and he almost joined the scoresheet 

Ajax secured a 2-0 win over FC Groningen, ending a four-game losing streak. Mika Godts and Aaron Bouwman's goals secured the win, with FC Groningen's goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros making several impressive saves. Ajax next faces Fortuna Sittard on December 6th.