Ajax outgun Sion in eight goal thriller

Opening fireworks

Ajax kicked off the Europa Conference League with a bang at the Johan Cruyff Arena. The home side pressed high, forced early mistakes and opened the scoring in the 4th minute.

Goal fest

Eight goals in 90 minutes made the night feel like a carnival. Ajax struck five times, Sion answered three. The tempo never slipped, and every half‑hour produced a new strike.

Scorers

Player	Minute	Team
Mohamed El‑Khalil	4	Ajax
Romain Dufour	12	Sion
Lucas van den Berg	27	Ajax
Marco Rossi	33	Sion
Jens Meyer	45+1	Ajax
Andreas Schmid	58	Ajax
Samuel N'Diaye	71	Sion
Victor van Dijk	84	Ajax

Tactical breakdown

Ajax deployed a 4‑3‑3 that stretched the Swiss side wide. Quick wingers swapped flanks, creating space for the central striker. Sion tried a compact 4‑5‑1, but the high press left gaps between their midfield and back line.

Both coaches emphasized attacking intent, but Ajax’s fluid movement proved too much. The home side’s full‑backs overlapped constantly, delivering crosses that found the far post.

What it means

Five goals give Ajax a strong start to their European campaign and a morale boost ahead of the Dutch league opener. Sion showed resilience, but defensive lapses will need fixing before the Swiss Super League begins.

"We wanted to start with a statement, and the fans delivered that energy," Ajax captain Joris van Leeuwen said after the match.