Ajax came from behind to beat NAC Breda 3-1, solidifying their place at the top of the Eredivisie table and keeping a crucial nine-point gap over PSV with just six games left in the season. This confident home win marks another step forward in Francesco Farioli’s quest to lead Ajax to their 37th Dutch league title, as the Amsterdammers responded well to an early setback and showed their depth with key contributions from youngsters and returning stars.

Sauer Stunner Stuns Ajax Early

Despite sitting 15th in the Eredivisie, NAC Breda stunned the Johan Cruyff ArenA in the 12th minute when Leo Sauer danced through the Ajax defense before calmly slotting home to give the visitors an unexpected lead.

Ajax Hit Back Through Taylor, Berghuis, and Mokio

Ajax responded swiftly. After a mix-up from NAC keeper Roy Kortsmit, making his first Eredivisie appearance in 8 years, Don-Angelo Konadu won a penalty, calmly converted by Kenneth Taylor in the 32nd minute.

Moments later, Konadu was involved again, this time combining well with Taylor to set up Steven Berghuis for a simple tap-in — flipping the game on its head in a rapid two-minute turnaround.

In the 76th minute, 17-year-old Jorthy Mokio, who had just come on alongside the returning Wout Weghorst, capped the night with Ajax's third. Taylor delivered a perfect ball, and Mokio’s sharp run and finish made him Ajax’s youngest Eredivisie goal scorer since Clarence Seedorf.

Full-Time Score: Ajax 3-1 NAC Breda

• Goals:
  • Sauer (12’) – NAC Breda
  • Taylor (32’, pen), Berghuis (34’), Mokio (76’) – Ajax
• Possession:
  • Ajax: 64%
  • NAC: 36%
• Shots on Target:
  • Ajax: 7
  • NAC: 3

Key Takeaways

• Don-Angelo Konadu impressed on his full Eredivisie debut, earning a penalty and assisting a goal.
• Roy Kortsmit’s costly error shifted momentum and handed Ajax the lifeline they needed.
• Kenneth Taylor continues to be a key figure, now Ajax's sole top scorer with 9 goals.
• Jorthy Mokio becomes a historic name with his first Eredivisie goal at 17.

Eredivisie Title Run-In: Ajax’s Remaining Fixtures

With six games left, Ajax need 10 points to guarantee the title regardless of PSV’s results. Here’s how their run-in looks:

• Sunday, 13 April – Willem II vs Ajax
• Sunday, 20 April – FC Utrecht vs Ajax
• Sunday, 27 April – Ajax vs Sparta
• Sunday, 11 May – Ajax vs NEC
• Wednesday, 14 May – FC Groningen vs Ajax
• Sunday, 18 May – Ajax vs FC Twente

Breda’s Troubles Deepen

For NAC Breda, the defeat extends their winless run to seven league games. Now sitting 15th, they remain just six points above the drop zone, with a difficult schedule ahead and serious relegation concerns mounting.

What They Said

Francesco Farioli (Ajax Manager):
"We showed great resilience and squad depth today. It’s another step, but the job isn’t done."

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax Midfielder):
"Everyone is contributing — that’s what makes this team special. Six finals left."

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