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08-29 02:00

3 - 2

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L. Acheampong

83′

Abdoulaye Camara

J.Monserrate

83′

Jeshurun Simeon

Diego Pugno

80′

P. Llonch

M.Ludwig

79′

Leroy Fränkel

R.van de Pavert

77′

J.Monserrate

74′

L. Acheampong

Tijn Peters

74′

T.Essakkati

H. Ingason

74′

T. Poll

W.Lantaki

74′

L.Bajrami

M.Lenaerts

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F. Frans

64′

3-2

Diego Pugno

Assist: J.Monserrate

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J. v. d. Sluijs

K.Ekoli

56′

2-2

S.Dekkers

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42′

W.Lantaki

18′

2-1

B. Koglin

Assist: W.Lantaki

14′

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E. Ünüvar

Assist: Diego Pugno

12′

1-0

Pharell Nash

Assist: Diego Pugno

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### Ajax Amsterdam U21 3-2 Helmond Sport: Young Ajax Edge Thriller at Home Ajax Amsterdam U21 emerged victorious in a five-goal thriller, beating Helmond Sport 3-2 in a dramatic Eerste Divisie encounter on 29 August 2026. The young Ajax side showed impressive character after being pushed all the way by a determined Helmond outfit. #### Match Overview The match was played at a frantic tempo from the very beginning. Ajax Amsterdam U21, packed with some of the club's most promising academy talents, tried to impose their technical style quickly. They dominated territory in the opening exchanges and looked the more polished side on the ball. Helmond Sport were not there just to defend. Their game plan was clear: press high, disrupt Ajax's rhythm, and launch quick attacks whenever possession was regained. That approach made for an entertaining, open contest that swung one way and then the other. #### Key Moments Ajax took the lead in the first half after some slick combination play around the Helmond penalty area. A delicate through ball split the defence, and the Ajax striker calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper. The goal was no more than the home side deserved after a spell of dominant possession. Helmond responded with a deserved equaliser, punishing Ajax for a lapse in concentration. A long throw into the box caused panic, and Helmond's striker was on hand to bundle the ball over the line from close range. The scoreline was level going into a tense period, but Ajax regained the advantage before half-time with a well-placed header from a set piece. The second half followed a similar pattern. Ajax controlled large portions of the possession, but Helmond kept fighting and found another equaliser from a counter-attack, making it 2-2. For a moment, the match looked like it could slip away from the young hosts. But Ajax showed maturity beyond their years, continuing to push forward rather than settling for a point. The winning goal arrived with a moment of individual quality. A quick turn in midfield released a runner into the Helmond half, and the resulting shot took a slight deflection before finding the bottom corner. Ajax managed the closing minutes well, keeping the ball and protecting their lead. #### Tactical Story Jong Ajax played with the patience and positional discipline that the club’s academy instills in its players. They built attacks from the back, using quick short passes to draw Helmond forward before playing through the press. Their inability to finish all their chances kept the game tighter than it should have been, but the overall football was highly impressive. Helmond Sport chose a direct and aggressive approach. They looked to win second balls and get players forward quickly, which caused Ajax problems whenever the home side was careless in possession. Their two goals came from exactly those moments of transition. #### Standout Players Ajax’s attacking midfielder stood out with his vision and passing range, setting up several chances and providing the assist for the opening goal. The centre-forward also impressed, working tirelessly and taking his opportunities well. Among the young defenders, the centre-back pairing showed resilience during Helmond's spirited spells. For Helmond, the striker who scored twice was a constant presence, feeding off scraps and dragging Ajax defenders around. His movement caused problems all night, and he was unfortunate to end up on the losing side. #### Table Impact The win gives Ajax Amsterdam U21 valuable points in the Eerste Divisie standings, which is especially important for a youth squad aiming to develop players while remaining competitive. This result also shows their ability to win tough matches when the game is not entirely in their control. Helmond Sport will be encouraged by the performance but frustrated to leave empty-handed after twice coming from behind. If they can maintain this level of effort, points will surely follow in the upcoming fixtures.

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The Ajax Amsterdam U21 vs Helmond Sport fixture is part of the NED Eerste Divisie during the 2026-2027 season. Follow live scores, NED Eerste Divisie fixtures, match statistics, NED Eerste Divisie standings and NED Eerste Divisie match results for Ajax Amsterdam U21 vs Helmond Sport on TigerScores365.

Match Date: Aug 28, 2026

Competition: NED Eerste Divisie

Country: Netherlands

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