Bertrand Traoré delivered a standout moment in Ajax Amsterdam’s 2-0 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League on Thursday. The Burkinabe international was in fine form, scoring a brilliant goal that opened the scoring for Ajax in their Group stage encounter.
Ajax took control of the match early, with Traoré’s exquisite finish putting them 1-0 up.
The goal came in the 32nd minute after a precise assist from teammate Brian Brobbey.
Brobbey’s perfectly weighted ball found Traoré in the box, who made no mistake in dispatching it into the net with a clinical strike.
The goal was a display of excellent positioning and finishing, qualities that have made Traoré one of Ajax’s most important attacking players this season.
Traoré, who has been in good form for the Dutch side, showcased his composure and sharp eye for goal, continuing his impressive run in the competition.
His strike not only put Ajax in the lead but also set the tone for a dominant performance by the team.
In the second half, Ajax extended their advantage to 2-0, securing all three points with a strong team performance.
Traoré’s contribution, however, was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the match, as he added yet another memorable goal to his growing collection in European competitions.
For Ajax, the victory keeps them in contention in the highly competitive group, while for Traoré, it is yet another reminder of his attacking prowess and ability to perform at the highest level.
His goal against Maccabi Tel Aviv will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the best moments of this season’s Europa League campaign so far.
Fans of Ajax will be hoping that the Burkinabe forward can continue this form as the club moves forward in their European campaign.
With several more crucial matches on the horizon, performances like Traoré’s are exactly what Ajax will need as they aim for success in Europe.