Panathinaikos beats Ajax 3-1 in Dutch friendly, coach Nistreup satisfied
Panathinaikos won a pre‑season friendly against Ajax 3‑1 in the Netherlands. The Danish coach, Jække Nistreup, praised the team’s pressing, vertical play and the emergence of several players, while noting a brief loss of control in the final minutes of the first half.
He highlighted goal‑scorers Tettei, Zarouri and Tamporda and commended the defensive effort despite a late Ajax header. Nistreup also mentioned the need to improve ball‑control under pressure and to finalize the squad, including the left‑back position, before the upcoming Conference League qualifiers.
The match, part of Panathinaikos’ July training camp, serves as a benchmark for the squad’s adaptation to Nistreup’s tactics ahead of competitive fixtures.