2 years, 2 months ago

Ajax pick up their first win since October in Heitinga’s debut

John Heitinga successfully started his job as interim manager of Ajax. It was Ajax’s first win since October 22, when they beat RKC Waalwijk. Captain Dusan Tadic was put in the team as a striker, with Mohamed Kudus playing right wing. Tadic opened the scoring after 15 minutes from a penalty; Ajax was given the penalty because Sven Nieuwpoort fouled Davy Klaassen. Couhaib Driouech hit the post halfway through the first half, and Geronimo Rulli prevented Excelsior from scoring with a good save.