Haller’s goals takes Ajax into the semi-finals

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Ajax has put itself into the Dutch Cup semifinal. In the Johan Cruijff ArenA, Erik ten Hag's team was too strong for PSV with a score of 2-1. Sébastien Haller scored both goals for Ajax.

Date: 10.02.2021

Photographer: AFC Ajax

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After the match, coach Erik ten Hag said he enjoyed his team's performance in the first half. "That's how I imagined it beforehand. It's fantastic to see. We need to keep this going. Although the second half was not as great."

The coach was particularly happy with how they applied pressure. "PSV didn't escape the pressure for even a moment. They were only dangerous a couple of times in the closing stages of the first half."

Ajax – PSV 2-1 (2-0)
19. Haller 1-0
23. Haller 2-0
58. J. Timber (own goal) 2-1

Ajax: Stekelenburg, Mazraoui (46. Rensch), J. Timber, Martínez, Tagliafico, Blind, Álvarez, Klaassen, Antony (69. Neres), Haller, Tadic

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