Ajax: Tolu Arokodare in fine form

05.11.26 FT Europa Conference League

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Ajax recorded a spectacular 6-1 away win over FC Midtjylland on Thursday evening in the UEFA Conference League. Tolu Arokodare stood out in the match, scoring twice and providing an assist.

Arokodare puts Ajax ahead and restores their lead

The visitors quickly took control thanks to Tolu Arokodare, who opened the scoring in the 9th minute with a header from an Oscar Gloukh corner. After the break, Arokodare put his team back in front in the 52nd minute, finishing from close range. Seven minutes later, the Nigerian turned provider for Owen Wijndal, who scored the Dutch side’s third goal.

Ajax then extended their lead through Davy Klaassen, who turned in a Wijndal cross to score the fourth goal. With a quarter of an hour remaining, Oscar Gloukh made it 5-1 with a well-placed shot. Substitute Marcos Leonardo eventually sealed the Amsterdam side’s win by lifting the ball over Nordin Bakker before finishing with a header.

Arokodare continues to make an impact

With this brace and assist, Tolu Arokodare is continuing his strong run of form for Ajax. The 25-year-old striker now has 13 goal contributions in 16 matches across all competitions.

After three rounds of the league phase, Ajax sit in 11th place. The Dutch side will return to action after the international break, hosting FC Thun at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

Aliou Toundé |

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