Ajax emerge victorious against Besiktas

Ajax defeated Besiktas, 1x2, on Wednesday, on matchweek 5. To this matchday, Sergen Yalçin 's team came from two defeats, and Erik ten Hag's team came from two wins. Sébastien Haller was the main player.

The opening goal was scored by Rachid Ghezzal in the 22nd minute, from the penalty spot.

After 46 minutes, key moment of the game, when Sébastien Haller came on. In the 54th minute, forward fired home for Ajax, with a left-foot shot inside the penalty area, with Nicolás Tagliafico making the assist. Sébastien Haller scored the winner after 69 minutes.

After the result Ajax are 1st in the table, with 18 points, while Besiktas sit 4th place, with 0 points. In their next fixture, Erik ten Hag's team will play at home against Sporting, whilst Sergen Yalçin 's team visit Borussia Dortmund.