Ajax Take Early Lead Against NAC Breda: Konadu Leads the Attack
amsterdam, zaterdag, 27 september 2025.
Ajax began the football Saturday with a quick 1-0 lead against NAC Breda, thanks to a goal from Oscar Gloukh in the 4th minute. Manager Alfred Schreuder opted for the young forward Don-Angelo Konadu, who starts for the second time. The match, which is crucial for the battle for European spots, takes place at the Johan Cruijff Arena. NAC Breda, currently bottom of the Eredivisie, hopes for an upset.
Gloukh’s Quick Goal
The clash between Ajax and NAC Breda started with a lightning-fast goal from Oscar Gloukh in the 4th minute. The midfielder, who scored the equaliser against PSV last week, capitalised on a good move by Mika Godts to score [2]. This early goal gave Ajax an immediate lead and set the tone for the rest of the match. The fans at the Johan Cruijff Arena reacted enthusiastically to this early success [1].
Konadu in the Striking Role
Manager Alfred Schreuder chose the young forward Don-Angelo Konadu, who starts for the second time. Konadu, 19 years old, has played his eleventh year in Ajax’s youth academy and made his debut last season against Go Ahead Eagles. His selection as a striker is a sign of the trust Schreuder has in the young player [2]. With Kasper Dolberg out due to a muscle injury [4], Konadu was the logical choice to lead the attack. Interim manager John Heitinga explained: ‘I want to see Don-Angelo Konadu in the striking role. He played ninety minutes for Jong Ajax on Friday against PSV. He wasn’t an option then.’ [2]
Crucial Match in the Battle for European Spots
This match is of great importance to both teams in the fight for European spots. Ajax currently stands third in the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie, while NAC Breda holds the thirteenth position [3]. A win for Ajax would further their pursuit of European qualification, while NAC Breda needs a strong performance to improve their standing in the league. Historical statistics show that Ajax has a strong home form, averaging 2.33 goals per home game and conceding only 0.33 goals [5].
NAC Breda Hopes for an Upset
Despite their current league position, NAC Breda hopes for a surprising performance. Manager Carl Hoefkens emphasised the confidence in his team: ‘We approach the game with a belief in our own strength.’ [2] NAC Breda has recorded two losses and one draw in their last three matches, suggesting a weak form. Nevertheless, the motivation remains high to deliver a good performance at the prestigious Johan Cruijff Arena [5].
Match Details
The match between Ajax and NAC Breda will be played on Saturday, 27 September 2025, at 14:30 UTC at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. Fans can follow the match live through various channels and platforms, including Sofascore and Live Football Tickets [3][4]. The Ajax lineup consists of: Jaros; Gaaei, Sutalo, Itakura, Wijndal; Taylor, Gloukh, Klaassen; Edvardsen, Konadu, Godts [2]. For NAC Breda, the lineup is: Bielica; Lucassen, Greiml, Hillen, Kemper; Balard, Nassoh, Holtby; Talvitie, Van Hooijdonk, Sowah [2].