Set-pieces key as Ajax Women win Klassieker

Ajax Women were largely dominant during the first half. Katja Snoeijs and Nadine Noordam both had opportunities to open the scoring early in the match. Although Ajax controlled proceedings, it took some time before the breakthrough arrived.

It eventually came from a well-worked free-kick routine. Sherida Spitse picked out Sophie te Brake at the far post, and the defender headed the ball back across goal for Sari Kees. The Belgian then turned it in from close range to make it 0-1. Just a few minutes later, Ajax doubled their lead when Spitse calmly converted a penalty: 0-2.

For a brief spell, Feyenoord gained momentum from the goal and managed to put Ajax under pressure. Liefting produced an excellent save in a one-on-one situation, while at the other end Xanne Kip should have made it 1-3 when through on goal against Claire Dinkla.

Fine header
Ajax's third goal eventually arrived from another free kick. This time, Amber Visscher found Te Brake and, after providing the assist for the opening goal, the 23-year-old Ajax player got on the scoresheet herself with a fine header: 1-3.

Deep into stoppage time, Feyenoord looked out of energy and Ajax created several chances to make it 1-4. Shortly before the final whistle, Snoeijs added the fourth goal to put the result beyond doubt and complete a convincing 1-4 victory. The international break begins for Ajax Women on Monday.

Feyenoord – Ajax Women 1-4 (0-2)
30. Kees 0-1
37. Spitse 0-2 (pen.)
48. DellaPeruta 1-2 (pen.)
68. Te Brake 1-3
90+7. Snoeijs 1-4