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Ajax Beats PAOK Saloniki 2-1 in Third Preseason Friendly

John Heitinga’s squad leaned on heavy rotation following a Berghuis strike to sharpen tactics before facing KV Mechelen on Saturday.

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Ajax wint oefenduel van PAOK Saloniki met 2-1

Overview

  • Ajax remained unbeaten in preseason with a 2-1 victory over PAOK at Sportcomplex De Toekomst, marking their third match without defeat.
  • Steven Berghuis scored for the third time this summer to open the scoring in the first half.
  • A Dimitris Bataoulas own goal doubled Ajax’s lead before PAOK’s Anestis Mythou pulled one back late on.
  • Coach John Heitinga overhauled his lineup at half-time, introducing eleven different players to assess squad depth.
  • The team will turn to fixtures against KV Mechelen on Saturday and Celtic next Thursday to continue sharpening tactics.