Eredivisie: Chuba Akpom assists, scores in Ajax thumping of Fortuna Sittard
Nigeria eligible, Chuba Akpom gave a fine performance AFC Ajax cruised to an emphatic home league victory over Fortuna Sittard, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Akpom created Ajax' third goal and scored their fifth, as they thumped Fortuna Sitttard 5-0 in the Eredivisile on Wednesday night at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
Kenneth Taylor opened score for the hosts as early as 9 minute before Mali's Bertrand Traore doubled the lead 15 minutes later.
Things got worse for Fortuna as Rodrigo Guth was shown a red card at the end of the first half for pulling Chuba Akpom, who had broken through, to the ground. as the score ended 2-0.
Youri Baas made it 3-0 thirteen minutes after the restart with an header for his first Eredivisie goal and assist from Jorrel Hato.
Right back, Devyne Rensch scored Ajax fourth on 71 minute to put the game beyond Fortuna following an assist from Akpom.
Akpom scored his own goal with a tap in three minutes to the end of the encounter as Ajax win 5-0.
They play Go Ahead Eagles on Saturday in their next league game.
Uche Dozie
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