{"id":11306,"date":"2025-07-25T12:05:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T09:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=11306"},"modified":"2025-07-25T12:05:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T09:05:28","slug":"ajax-5-1-celtic-berghuis-hat-trick-in-club-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/ajax-5-1-celtic-berghuis-hat-trick-in-club-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Ajax 5-1 Celtic: Berghuis Hat-Trick in Club Friendly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a thrilling international club friendly match, <strong>Ajax Amsterdam<\/strong> delivered a dominant 5-1 victory over <strong>Celtic FC<\/strong> at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Kenyan football fans, especially those who follow European football closely, were treated to a masterclass in attacking football \u2014 a performance that highlighted Ajax\u2019s squad depth, tactical flexibility, and individual brilliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into the key moments, standout performers, and what this means for both clubs moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd25 Match Summary: Goals, Assists and Tactical Brilliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd52 First Half: Fast and Furious Start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>16&#8242; \u2013 1-0 Ajax<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> The Dutch giants took an early lead through <strong>Steven Berghuis<\/strong>, assisted by <strong>Brian Brobbey<\/strong>. Ajax\u2019s pressing game paid off, and Berghuis finished with clinical precision.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>21&#8242; \u2013 1-1 Celtic<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> <strong>Yang Hyun-Jun<\/strong>, after linking up beautifully with <strong>Reo Hatate<\/strong>, equalized for Celtic, showing resilience and a glimpse of hope for the Scottish side.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>23&#8242;<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> A scare for Ajax as Berghuis briefly left the field but returned soon after, proving pivotal in the second half.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd52 Second Half: Ajax Unleashed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>47&#8242; \u2013 2-1 Ajax<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> <strong>Davy Klaassen<\/strong> restored Ajax\u2019s lead with a sharp strike just after halftime, setting the tone for the rest of the half.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>59&#8242; \u2013 3-1 Ajax<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> <strong>Berghuis<\/strong> struck again, bagging his second of the day, slicing through Celtic\u2019s defense with ease.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>71&#8242; \u2013 4-1 Ajax<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> <strong>Alessio Bouwman<\/strong> added his name to the scoresheet, further deepening Celtic\u2019s woes.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>83&#8242; \u2013 5-1 Ajax<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> The final blow came from <strong>Rayane Bounida<\/strong>, assisted by <strong>Oscar Edvardsen<\/strong>, capping off a complete team performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwpuX-IbgAEs9A4.jpg\" alt=\"Ajax 5-1 Celtic: Berghuis Hat-Trick in Club Friendly\" class=\"wp-image-11307\" style=\"width:967px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwpuX-IbgAEs9A4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwpuX-IbgAEs9A4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwpuX-IbgAEs9A4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwpuX-IbgAEs9A4-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwpuX-IbgAEs9A4-696x391.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2b50 Man of the Match: Steven Berghuis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a <strong>hat-trick<\/strong> and leadership in attack, <strong>Steven Berghuis<\/strong> was unplayable. His link-up with Brobbey and midfield dominance showed why he remains one of Ajax\u2019s key players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca Match Stats (Selected)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Goals<\/strong>: Ajax 5 \u2013 Celtic 1<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assists<\/strong>: Ajax (Brobbey, Edvardsen)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Substitutions<\/strong>: Ajax made full use of their bench, showing squad versatility.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Possession<\/strong>: Slightly dominated by Ajax, reflecting in their attacking fluency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LC68P51L.jpg\" alt=\"Ajax 5-1 Celtic: Berghuis Hat-Trick in Club Friendly\" class=\"wp-image-11308\" style=\"width:967px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LC68P51L.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LC68P51L-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LC68P51L-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LC68P51L-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LC68P51L-696x465.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc6 Bangbet Kenya \u2013 Your Home for Football Action!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to cash in on your football knowledge? 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Your prediction could be your <strong>next paycheck!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwrzALgbgAYhmSV.png\" alt=\"Ajax 5-1 Celtic: Berghuis Hat-Trick in Club Friendly\" class=\"wp-image-11309\" style=\"width:967px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwrzALgbgAYhmSV.png 852w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwrzALgbgAYhmSV-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwrzALgbgAYhmSV-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwrzALgbgAYhmSV-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwrzALgbgAYhmSV-696x391.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc5 What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ajax will carry this momentum into their domestic campaign, while Celtic will need to revisit their defensive strategies. For Kenyan fans, it\u2019s a perfect time to track form, prepare fantasy squads, and engage in <strong>smart betting<\/strong> as the European football calendar heats up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udce3 Final Word<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the 2025\/26 season approaches, matches like this offer not just entertainment, but deep tactical insights and betting opportunities. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/\">Stay updated<\/a>, stay sharp, and for the love of football \u2014 <strong>bet smart with <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.co.ke\/bet-casino?url=%2Fcasino%2FrenrenAgency.html%23%2Fauto\"><strong>Bangbet Kenya<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a thrilling international club friendly match, Ajax Amsterdam delivered a dominant 5-1 victory over Celtic FC at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Kenyan football fans, especially those who follow European football closely, were treated to a masterclass in attacking football \u2014 a performance that highlighted Ajax\u2019s squad depth, tactical flexibility, and individual brilliance. 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