FC Utrecht delivered a stunning 4-0 home victory over Eredivisie leaders Ajax, ending the Amsterdam club’s unbeaten run stretching back to December 8th. Goals from Sebastien Haller, Miguel Rodriguez (2), and Paxten Aaronson sealed a historic afternoon for Utrecht in front of a raucous Easter Sunday crowd.

Haller Haunts Former Club, Rodriguez Runs Riot

Ajax began on the front foot, nearly taking the lead in the second minute when Brian Brobbey hit the crossbar after a dangerous sequence that saw Mike van der Hoorn deflect the ball dangerously toward his own goal. Despite their early dominance, Ajax failed to capitalize, and it was Sebastien Haller—facing his former club—who opened the scoring for Utrecht in the 29th minute. A fortuitous deflection fooled Ajax keeper Matheus, with Haller opting not to celebrate out of respect.

The visitors struggled to recover after falling behind, and their frustrations deepened in the second half.

Read more: Ajax stages gritty comeback against Willem II to maintain Eredivisie Lead

Rodriguez Double Sends Utrecht Soaring

In the 53rd minute, Miguel Rodriguez made it 2-0 after a heavy touch from Jorrel Hato helped the ball over the line, confirmed moments later by referee Bas Nijhuis. Rodriguez wasn’t done yet—just ten minutes later, he delivered a stunning curling strike into the far corner, marking his first Eredivisie brace and sending the home fans into delirium.

Aaronson Screamer Caps Ajax’s Worst Loss in a Year

Any hopes of an Ajax comeback were crushed in the 80th minute when Paxten Aaronson, the American international, blasted home from distance to make it 4-0—Ajax’s heaviest Eredivisie defeat in over 12 months.

What It Means: Eredivisie Title Race & Top Four Shake-Up

• FC Utrecht’s biggest ever win over Ajax lifts them firmly into fourth place, with a 9-point cushion over FC Twente and just four matches remaining.
• Ajax remain top, but their 9-point lead is now under threat, especially with PSV set to resume their campaign against FC Twente on Thursday.

Match Summary: FC Utrecht vs Ajax

Goals:

• 29’ Haller (UTR)
• 53’ Rodriguez (UTR)
• 63’ Rodriguez (UTR)
• 80’ Aaronson (UTR)

Key Moments:

• 2’ Brobbey hits crossbar (AJAX)
• 53’ Goal-line decision confirms Utrecht’s second
• 80’ Aaronson screamer seals it

Man of the Match:

• Miguel Rodriguez – two goals, electric performance.

What’s Next?

• FC Utrecht face NEC Nijmegen next as they aim to cement their European qualification.
• Ajax return home for a crucial clash as the title race intensifies, still holding a lead but reeling from this shocking result.

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