klaassen and mokio strike | ajax beat groningen 2-0 to reach playoff final
MATCH INFO
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Ajax 2-0 FC Groningen
Date: May 21, 2026
Competition: Eredivisie - European Competition Playoff Semi-Final
Venue: Kras Stadion, Volendam
ajax kept their european dreams alive with a comfortable 2-0 victory over fc groningen in the eredivisie playoff semi-final. goals from davy klaassen and jorthy mokio secured the win in a match relocated to volendam, sending óscar garcía's side to the final to fight for a conference league spot.
Goals
- minute 24 davy klaassen header: 1-0 ajax. mika godts delivers a great cross, and the veteran captain klaassen rises to head home the opener.
- minute 57 jorthy mokio strike: 2-0 ajax. the young midfielder finds space and scores a brilliant goal from distance to double the lead and put the game out of reach.
How It Went
ajax completely dominated the match from the first whistle, brushing off the unusual setting at the kras stadion (relocated due to concerts at the johan cruijff arena). groningen struggled to gain possession, and the amsterdammers continuously created chances. after having an early godts goal ruled out for offside, ajax deservedly took the lead through klaassen. the second half was more of the same, with ajax remaining firmly in control. mokio's long-range strike gave them breathing room, and although groningen had a goal from willumsson ruled out for offside late on, maarten paes and the ajax defense comfortably saw out the 2-0 win.
Quick Take
- ajax are just one game away from securing european football next season.
- davy klaassen stepping up as captain with a crucial opening goal when they needed it.
- jorthy mokio looks like a serious talent. a fantastic strike from distance to seal the victory.
- playing a "home" game away from amsterdam could have been a distraction, but the team handled it completely professionally.
- groningen's season comes to an end as they failed to muster enough attacking threat to trouble the hosts.