Hakim Ziyech was on target as Ajax walloped Vitesse 4-2 in Tuesday’s Dutch Eredivisie encounter.
The Morocco international was handed his 27th league appearance by manager Erik ten Hag and he impressed, helping his side to strengthen their lead on the table.
Ziyech opened the scoring in the 41st minute after receiving a pass from Dusan Tadic to ignite the goals surge.
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Tadic added the second goal 14 minutes later and Matthijs De Ligt further increased the lead in the 58th minute.
Navarone Foor reduced the deficit for the visitors in the 66th minute but Tadic found the back of the net again from the penalty spot to complete his brace and render Oussama Darfalou’s strike eight minute before the time a consolation.