{"id":11351,"date":"2025-07-28T14:37:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=11351"},"modified":"2025-07-28T14:37:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:37:29","slug":"como-3-0-ajax-italian-flair-silences-dutch-giants-in-world-club-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/como-3-0-ajax-italian-flair-silences-dutch-giants-in-world-club-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Como 3-0 Ajax: Italian Flair Silences Dutch Giants in World Club Friendly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a thrilling World Club Friendly encounter, Italian side Como 1907<\/strong> stunned Dutch heavyweights Ajax Amsterdam<\/strong> with a commanding 3-0 victory<\/strong>. Hosted in a vibrant European summer atmosphere, this match not only showcased the rise of Como but also underlined some serious question marks for Ajax as they head into the new season. Here\u2019s a full breakdown of how it all unfolded \u2014 and why Kenyan football fans should keep their eyes on such match-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Half: Como Takes the Lead Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The opening 45 minutes saw a determined Como side pressing high and exploiting Ajax\u2019s defensive gaps. At the 21st minute<\/strong>, Jordi Mokio<\/strong> replaced Kenneth Fitz-Jim<\/strong>, possibly due to injury or tactical adjustment \u2014 but the momentum was already shifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just five minutes later, in the 26th minute<\/strong>, Nicolas Paz<\/strong> calmly slotted home a penalty<\/strong>, giving Como a deserved 1-0 lead<\/strong>. This goal set the tone for the rest of the match as Ajax struggled to regain composure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Second Half: Como\u2019s Tactical Masterclass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Right after the break, Ajax made a flurry of changes \u2014 six substitutions<\/strong> in total, bringing on promising talents like Bounida, Brobbey, and Regeer<\/strong>. However, the fresh legs couldn’t save them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 62nd minute<\/strong>, Marko Baturina<\/strong> doubled the lead with a clinical finish that left Ajax\u2019s backline in disarray. Just 12 minutes later, Anastasios Douvikas<\/strong> put the game beyond doubt with another well-taken penalty<\/strong>, making it 3-0<\/strong> to Como.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ajax tried to mount a comeback with late substitutions, but the Italians held firm with solid defensive organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standout Players<\/h2>\n\n\n\n