Cambuur Defeats Jong Ajax in Óscar García’s Debut

SC Cambuur secured a 2-1 victory over Jong Ajax on Monday evening, marking a challenging debut for new Jong Ajax head coach Óscar García. The win keeps Cambuur within striking distance of league leader ADO Den Haag in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie.

Match Highlights

Cambuur took the lead early in the match with a penalty converted by Mark Diemers after Remco Balk was fouled. Jong Ajax was then awarded a penalty of their own, but Don-Angelo Konadu’s attempt hit the post.

Mohamed Abdalla, at 16 years and 120 days old, equalized for Jong Ajax with a goal assisted by Skye Vink, becoming the youngest goalscorer in Jong Ajax history. However, Cambuur reclaimed the lead with a goal that was confirmed by the linesman, despite being initially stopped by Jong Ajax goalkeeper Joeri Heerkens.

Standings Implications

With this win, Cambuur now trails ADO Den Haag by six points, but has two games in hand. De Graafschap sits eight points behind Cambuur. Jong Ajax remains at the bottom of the league table.

Other Results

In a separate match, Willem II drew 1-1 with Jong FC Utrecht.

Source: NOS, Parool, Voetbalzone