Heracles Almelo defeated Ajax, 2x1, on Saturday, in a game related to matchweek 1 of Eredivisie. Both John Stegeman's team and Marcel Keizer's team held their first game in the competition.
The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
The first goal of the game was scored by Hakim Ziyech, after 56 minutes. in the 65th minute, Paul Gladon fired home for Heracles Almelo, assisted by Brandley Kuwas. Forward netted the last goal with 82 minutes on the clock.
After the result Heracles Almelo are 8th in the table, with 3 points, while Ajax sit 14th place, with 0 points. In the next fixture, Almelo's team visit Heerenveen, while Amsterdam's team will play at home against FC Groningen.