Don-Angelo Konadu Shines as Jong Ajax Sweep Past Telstar
In an electrifying display at Sportpark De Toekomst, Jong Ajax secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Telstar in Round 16 of the Eerste Divisie. The match was headlined by an inspired performance from 18-year-old Don-Angelo Konadu, whose first goal of the season set the tone for a dominant evening.
The hosts started brightly, and their efforts paid off in the 20th minute. Konadu leapt high to meet a perfectly delivered cross from Sean Steur, planting a powerful header into the net. The Dutch-born Ghanaian’s celebration was as emphatic as his finish, marking a breakthrough moment for the young forward.
Despite controlling 57% of possession, Telstar found themselves stifled by Jong Ajax’s well-organized defense. The home side, in contrast, capitalized on their chances with ruthless efficiency.
Jong Ajax doubled their advantage in the 64th minute when Jan Faberski executed a spectacular finish from a seemingly impossible angle, leaving the Telstar goalkeeper rooted to the spot. As the clock ticked into stoppage time, Jaydon Banel put the icing on the cake with a thunderous strike from distance, sealing an emphatic victory for the Amsterdam-based side.
Now riding high on confidence, Jong Ajax turn their attention to a challenging encounter with FC Volendam on November 25th. For Konadu, this performance is likely just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting journey in professional football.