The Ajax Women have won the Dutch Cup for the sixth time in the club's history. In the Koning Willem II Stadium in Tilburg, the Amsterdam team made the difference in the second half against Fortuna Sittard, winning 3-1. Nadine Noordam, Rosa van Gool, and Bente Jansen scored the goals.
A tricky season is now over following Vitesse - Ajax. Arnhem saw the Amsterdam team draw for the eleventh time in the Eredivisie. The score was 2-2 against Vitesse who were already relegated. In the very final closing moments, Steven Berghuis avoided Ajax losing a point.
The season is now at a close. It was 2-2 in Arnhem against Vitesse. It was also the final match for John van 't Schip on the Amsterdam bench. "It is actually over. That says it all. We got what we wanted last week. Ultimately, we are pleased for the supporters that we were able to equalise in injury time."
Vitesse - Ajax ended in a draw. The final score in Arnhem was 2-2. Josip Šutalo and Steven Berghuis scored for Ajax. Last season, Ajax saw victory at the GelreDome. That time it was 2-1 to Ajax. Edson Álvarez and Davy Klaassen scored for the Amsterdam team back then.
The last Eredivisie match of the season is just around the corner. Ajax will play an away game against Vitesse on Sunday at 14:30. John van 't Schip's team completed their final training session on Saturday in preparation for the match in Arnhem.
For an Inside Ajax item, Charlie and Tommy Setford go back to the football club where everything started: SV BSM. The smiley brothers spent a lot of time at the club in Bennebroek and stirred up old memories at the old nest. "Our dad played a huge role."
Donny van de Beek recently returned to the Netherlands for a short period of time. The perfect moment to visit the ex-Ajax player. The midfielder had wonderful years in Amsterdam. Unfortunately, this is in stark contrast to the current fifth place in the Dutch championship. "Ajax will always recover. Sooner or later they will be there again. I am convinced of that."
Brian Brobbey and Jorrel Hato were put in the limelight after the 3-0 victory against Almere City. The attacker was crowned Player of the Year and Hato received the award for Talent of the Year. "It was a tough season, but I'm proud of myself."
Ajax and Almere City FC have reached an agreement on the transfer of Hedwiges Maduro. The assistant coach signed a contract last summer lasting until mid-2026. The 18-time Dutch international will return to the club from his hometown after the current season, where he previously worked as an assistant coach.
Ajax convincingly won their last home game of the season on Sunday. In the Johan Cruijff ArenA, Almere City was defeated 3-0 by a flawless hat-trick from Steven Bergwijn in the first half. Thanks to this victory and developments in other fields, Ajax secures fifth place in the Eredivisie and thus European football.
Jorrel Hato has been chosen by the technical staff as the Talent of the Year for the 2023/2024 season. The eighteen-year-old defender received the Marco van Basten Award after Ajax - Almere City FC from coach John van ’t Schip. Hato played in all 46 official matches for Ajax this season.
Brian Brobbey has been named player of the year for the 2023/2024 season. The award was presented immediately after Ajax - Almere City FC by Fabian Nagtzaam on behalf of the Ajax Supporters' Association. The striker succeeds Steven Berghuis.