Ajax Clinch 35th Dutch League Title With Three Matches To Spare

By Daily Sports on May 2, 2021

 

Ajax Amsterdam clinched their 35th Dutch league title on Sunday with a 4-0 victory over Emmen. 

Jurrien Timber, Sebastien Haller, Davy Klaassen and  Devyne Rensch scored for Ajax in a game played in front of empty stands due to anti-Covid measures.

Despite calls from the authorities to avoid gatherings, thousands of fans gathered around the stadium, according to Dutch news agency ANP.

Erik Ten Hag’s side hold a 15-point advantage over second-place PSV Eindhoven, who have four matches to play including their game later on Sunday against Heerenveen.

Ajax completed the Dutch double two weeks after beating Vitesse Arnhem 2-1 in the cup final.

No champion was crowned last season, which was halted in early March by the Covid-19 pandemic, with Ajax leading the table.

Ajax announced on Friday they had extended the contract of coach Erik Ten Hag until 2023, ending rumours he was headed to Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga or Tottenham in the Premier League.


Ajax supporters burn flares in Amsterdam as they celebrate their team winning its 35th national title following the Dutch Eredivisie football match between Ajax Amsterdam and FC Emmen, on May 2, 2021. ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN / ANP / AFP

 

“I am happy in Amsterdam and the management have assured me that the current squad will be retained and even strengthened in certain positions,” said the coach who has been at the Johan Cruyjff ArenA since 2017. (AFP)

PHOTO: Ajax players celebrate winning their 35th national title after the Dutch Eredivisie football match between Ajax Amsterdam and FC Emmen at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on May 2, 2021.
MAURICE VAN STEEN / ANP / AFP

Source Daily Sports

Posted May 2, 2021


 

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