Ajax welcomed Inter Milan to the Johan Cruijff ArenA for their Champions League group stage opener in front of a sold-out crowd that was eager to see their team make a statement in Europe. The home side, guided by John Heitinga, played with early intensity, pressing high and trying to dictate the rhythm of the game. Inter, led by Cristian Chivu, were content to sit deep, absorb pressure, and look for opportunities to strike through quick transitions and set pieces.
The first half remained tightly contested, with Ajax enjoying most of the ball but struggling to create clear-cut chances. Inter looked dangerous whenever they broke forward, and their patience paid off just before the break. Hakan Çalhanoğlu delivered a precise set-piece that found Marcus Thuram, who powered a header past the Ajax keeper to give the Italians a 1-0 lead heading into halftime. The goal silenced the home fans and forced Ajax to rethink their approach.
After the interval, Inter wasted no time extending their advantage. Barely two minutes into the second half, another well-worked corner routine found Thuram once again, who rose highest to nod in his second goal of the night. The quick double strike left Ajax with a mountain to climb and shifted the momentum firmly in Inter’s favour. The visitors grew more confident, closing spaces and forcing Ajax to shoot from distance.
Ajax kept fighting, dominating possession and pushing men forward in search of a goal to get back into the contest. The hosts introduced fresh legs, hoping to stretch Inter’s compact defensive block, but time and again they were frustrated by André Onana’s confident goalkeeping and a backline that stayed organized under pressure. Despite their effort, Ajax failed to find the breakthrough they desperately needed.
When the final whistle blew, Inter celebrated a clinical 2-0 away victory that showcased their efficiency and defensive solidity. Thuram’s brace made him the hero of the night, while Çalhanoğlu’s deliveries underlined his importance to the Nerazzurri. Ajax left the pitch disappointed but encouraged by their control of possession and overall intensity — knowing they must be more ruthless in the box if they want to compete at this level for the rest of the group stage.
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