Ajax Amsterdam Women vs AZ Alkmaar Women: Match Report

Ajax Amsterdam Women produced a ruthless 5-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar Women in the Netherlands Eredivisie Vrouwen on Saturday, 19 September 2026. The defending champions were in scintillating form at Sportpark De Toekomst, scoring five goals in a dominant display that underlined their title credentials.

Ajax were ahead inside eight minutes and never looked back, overwhelming AZ with high pressing and crisp passing.

Match Overview

Femke Liefting opened the scoring in the 8th minute, finishing a flowing team move. Sanne Koolhaas doubled the lead in the 22nd minute with a header from a corner, and Lotte Keukelaar made it 3-0 just before half-time with a stunning long-range strike.

AZ pulled one back in the 55th minute through Karlijn Kerkhof, but Ajax responded immediately. Bo van Rijswijk restored the four-goal cushion in the 67th minute, and Jill Wilbrink completed the rout in the 84th minute.

Key Moments

• 8' – Femke Liefting gives Ajax an early lead.
• 22' – Sanne Koolhaas heads home Ajax’s second.
• 45+1' – Lotte Keukelaar scores a spectacular third.
• 55' – Karlijn Kerkhof pulls one back for AZ.
• 67' – Bo van Rijswijk restores Ajax’s dominance.
• 84' – Jill Wilbrink seals the 5-1 win.

Tactical Story

Ajax employed an aggressive 4-3-3, pressing AZ high and forcing turnovers in dangerous areas. Their midfield trio dominated the centre of the pitch, allowing the wingers to isolate AZ’s full-backs. AZ struggled to build from the back and were often reduced to long clearances.

Even after conceding, Ajax’s response was immediate and clinical. Their movement off the ball created constant problems, and the scoreline could have been even more emphatic.

Standout Players

Lotte Keukelaar was exceptional, dictating play and scoring a memorable goal. Femke Liefting set the tone with her early strike, while Sanne Koolhaas was commanding at both ends of the pitch. For AZ, Karlijn Kerkhof showed good persistence for her consolation goal.

Eredivisie Vrouwen Table Impact

The win keeps Ajax Amsterdam Women at the top of the Eredivisie Vrouwen standings, sending a clear message to their challengers. AZ Alkmaar Women remain in the middle of the table, but this heavy defeat highlights the gap between the top sides and the chasing pack. Ajax’s goal difference is already looking formidable.