Ajax stays in the winning mood under John Heitinga. They knocked out FC Twente in Enschede to reach the final eight of the Dutch Cup. On Thursday evening, Mohammed Kudus posted the sole goal of the match in the seventieth minute, which continued Ajax's string of competition victories over Excelsior (1-4) and SC Cambuur (0-5).
Ajax has qualified for the quarter-finals of the Dutch Cup. Last season’s finalist proved to be too strong for FC Twente, winning 0-1. Mohammed Kudus scored on behalf of Ajax. The draw for the quarter-finals will be held this weekend.
There is a new matchday on the horizon for the Ajax squad and their coach John Heitinga. The new head coach started this new position off right with victories against Excelsior and SC Cambuur. On Thursday, FC Twente will be the next opponent in the round of sixteen of the Dutch Cup. Ajax had their final training session on Wednesday at sports ground De Toekomst.
Ajax U18 has managed to qualify for the knockout phase of the UEFA Youth League. In Hungary, Frank Peereboom's team won against MTK Budapest. Gabriel Misehouy scored the only goal of the match from the penalty spot: 0-1. In stoppage time, goalkeeper Tommy Setford prevented a shootout by saving a penalty from MTK Budapest.