Ajax secures hard-fought victory in Nijmegen
Ajax bounced back from their midweek European defeat against Real Sociedad with a 1-2 victory away to NEC on Sunday. Wout Weghorst proved invaluable, scoring both goals for the Amsterdam side.
Highlights NEC – Ajax | Valuable Weghorst
Ajax secured their eighth league victory of the season on Sunday. The Amsterdam side came from behind in Nijmegen, ultimately defeating NEC 1-2 thanks to two goals from Wout Weghorst.
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