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Ajax and Utrecht Advance After Dramatic Wins | Playoff Semi-Finals, Eredivisie 2025/26 Highlights

Ajax and Utrecht Advance After Dramatic Wins | Playoff Semi-Finals, Eredivisie 2025/26 Highlights

The Eredivisie European Playoffs delivered drama, tension, and late-season intensity as Ajax and Utrecht booked their places in the playoff final with hard-fought victories in the semi-finals.

Ajax 2-0 Groningen

Ajax kept their European hopes alive with a professional 2-0 win over Groningen in a unique "home" match played away from Amsterdam due to concerts at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Oscar Garcia's side dominated from the opening whistle and finally broke through thanks to Davy Klaassen, whose composed finish once again proved decisive for Ajax.

The hosts created numerous opportunities throughout the first half, with Mika Godts and Steven Berghuis constantly causing problems down the right side. Groningen struggled to create meaningful chances and failed to register a shot on target before the break.

Ajax thought they had doubled their lead twice before half-time, but both goals were ruled out for offside. However, early in the second half, youngster Jorthy Mokio finally made the pressure count with a brilliant finish from the edge of the area to give Ajax breathing room.

Groningen briefly thought they had found a lifeline through Brynjolfur Willumsson, but VAR ruled the goal out for offside. From there, Ajax comfortably managed the match and secured their place in the playoff final.

Utrecht 3-2 Heerenveen

Utrecht survived a thrilling encounter against Heerenveen to advance to the playoff final after a dramatic second half packed with goals and momentum swings.

Heerenveen started brightly and nearly took the lead several times through Jurgen Trenskow, but goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas produced a series of excellent saves to keep the match level.

The breakthrough finally arrived seconds into the second half when Artem Stepanov capitalised on a goalkeeping error to put Utrecht ahead. Heerenveen responded quickly through Dylan Vente, who produced a clever finish to equalise.

The game then exploded into life as Utrecht regained control within minutes. Captain Mike van der Hoorn restored the lead from a corner before Souffian El Karouani volleyed home an outstanding third goal to put the hosts firmly in command.

Heerenveen refused to give up and pulled one back through a Trenskow free-kick that deflected into the net, creating a tense finish. The visitors pushed hard for an equaliser late on, but Utrecht held firm to secure their place in the final.

Playoff Final Set

With the victories, Ajax and Utrecht advanced to the Eredivisie playoff final, where the final UEFA Conference League qualification place would be decided. The winner would earn the opportunity to continue their European journey next season More

Channel: IMG
Languages: English
Categories: Football
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