THE HAGUE, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) -- Ajax has reclaimed the top spot in the Dutch Eredivisie after a 2-0 victory over Fortuna Sittard on Sunday. The result allowed them to overtake PSV, who had drawn 1-1 against Willem II in Eindhoven the previous day. Both teams now have 51 points, but Ajax holds the advantage, having played one match fewer.
Wout Weghorst broke the deadlock in the 68th minute, converting a rebound after Steven Berghuis missed a penalty. Christian Rasmussen sealed the win with a goal deep into injury time.
The win marks Ajax's return to the Eredivisie summit for the first time in 827 days, with the Amsterdam side last leading the league on November 5, 2022. Under Italian coach Francesco Farioli, the club appears to have turned the page on the turbulent recent years, signaling a resurgence of their dominance in Dutch football. ■
