Ajax defeats Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 in Eredivisie clash

Ajax Amsterdam secured a 2-1 away victory against Sparta Rotterdam, moving into second place in the Eredivisie with 21 points. The win places them three points behind leaders Feyenoord and one point ahead of PSV and AZ.

Abdellah Ouazane opened the scoring for Ajax in the first half following a combination with Julian Brandt. Sparta Rotterdam equalized before halftime through Jens Toornstra, who scored in his 500th Eredivisie appearance, a milestone that places him among the top eleven players with the most appearances in league history. Tolu Arokodare secured the win for Ajax with a goal late in the first half following an assist from Brandt. Despite pressure from Sparta in the second half, Ajax goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen made key saves to maintain the lead.

Following the result, Ajax continues a strong away form, seeking to match a club record of winning their first five away matches of a season, a feat last achieved in 1997/98.