Ajax wins friendly against Olympiakos

Ajax wins friendly against Olympiakos

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Background

Oliver Edvardsen, who recently moved to Ajax from Stabaek IF, demonstrated his skills with his decisive goal in the friendly against Olympiakos. His performance could make him an important player for Ajax next season, especially in the Conference League games where the team relies on strong performances.

Why this is important

The win against Olympiakos is an important step for Ajax as the team prepares for the upcoming Conference League qualifying rounds. Oliver Edvardsen's goal shows that the new additions can already have a positive impact on the team, despite the absence of Marcos Leonardo. This could boost players' confidence and boost team dynamics ahead of crucial games in the Conference League.

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The Dutch first division club Ajax Amsterdam won a friendly match against the Greek team Olympiakos Piraeus 1-0 on Saturday. The game took place at Ajax's training center, De Toekomst. The only goal of the game was scored by Oliver Edvardsen. The Norwegian, who moved from Stabaek IF to Ajax for the new season, scored the goal in the second half after a quick counterattack. Overall, Ajax were the dominant team and had more chances to score. However, there were no new arrivals on the pitch in the first half as Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo, who was officially signed from Ajax on Friday, was still missing from the friendly. Coach Michel relied on the following players in the first half: Captain Jay Gorter in goal, Daley Blind, Jorrel Hato, Daisuke Suzuki and Jorge Sanchez played in defense. Steven Berghuis, Edwin Vaessen and Oscar Gloukh were in midfield. Kasper Dolberg, Mika Godts and Mohamed Kudus formed the strike line. However, this starting eleven was unable to convert Ajax's superiority into goals in the first half. Olympiakos also had some good chances, especially through Ukrainian striker Roman Yaremchuk. In the second half, coach Michel made a complete change. The new lineup looked like this: In goal: Jay Gorter, Defense: Jorge Sanchez, Hato, Daisuke Suzuki, Jinairo Johnson, Midfield: Maher Carrizo, Don Angelo Konadu, Oscar Gloukh, Storm: Steven Berghuis and Oliver Edvardsen. The second half was a rather tired spectacle with few chances on both sides. Ten minutes before the end, Maher Carrizo had the best chance to score, but his shot hit the post. Shortly afterwards, a goal was scored. After winning the ball in his own half, Jinairo Johnson set up substitute Oliver Edvardsen, who then made it 1-0 for Ajax with a precise shot into the bottom left corner. It was Edvardsen's second goal in preparation, as he had also scored in the friendly against FC Eindhoven. Ajax will play two more test matches in preparation, against newly promoted English club FC Burnley and against Dutch club FC Volendam. Ajax's first competitive game of the season is on Thursday. In the second round of qualifying for the UEFA Europa Conference League, Ajax will travel to Novi Sad, where Serbian club Vojvodina will be their opponents.

What happens next

After this friendly match, Ajax will continue to work on their form in order to optimally prepare for qualification for the Conference League. Coaches will analyze players' performance and adapt tactics to incorporate the strengths of new signings like Edvardsen. The coming weeks will be crucial in finding the right mix for the challenges ahead.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the friendly match between Ajax and Olympiakos?

Ajax Amsterdam won the friendly against Olympiacos Piraeus 1-0, with Oliver Edvardsen scoring the only goal.

Who scored the goal for Ajax?

The goal for Ajax was scored by Oliver Edvardsen.

Why was the test match played now?

The test match was played as part of the preparation for the new season.

What changes were there in Ajax's lineup during the game?

Coach Michel made a complete change of players in the second half.

Which players were missing from Ajax's friendly?

Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo, who was signed on Friday, was missing from the friendly.

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