Oscar Gloukh Stars with Goal and Assist in Ajax's 5-1 Victory
Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh starred for Ajax with a goal and an assist in a 5-1 rout of Willem II, earning a perfect 10 rating on Sofascore and widespread praise.
Oscar Gloukh delivered one of his most impressive performances since moving to Ajax, scoring and providing an assist in a 5-1 victory over Willem II in a rescheduled Dutch league match on Tuesday. The Israeli midfielder was named man of the match after a dominant display that helped Ajax breathe a sigh of relief following a difficult period.
A Star Performance on the Pitch
Gloukh's remarkable evening began in the 70th minute when he provided the assist for the team's third goal, setting up Viktor Tsyhankov to celebrate his debut goal for the club. Less than four minutes later, Gloukh etched his own name on the scoresheet. Julian Brandt provided a brilliant backheel pass that put the Israeli in an excellent position, allowing him to drive into the penalty box and shoot between the legs of goalkeeper Maxime Delanghe.
Gloukh's exceptional abilities earned him the highest ratings across major sports statistics platforms:
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Sofascore: Awarded him a perfect rating of 10, the highest in the match, surpassing Kasper Dolberg who received 8.1.
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Flashscore: Ranked him first among his teammates with a 9.5 rating, ahead of Dolberg at 9.3.
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FotMob: Gave him a 9.5 rating, placing him above Brandt and Dolberg who both scored 9.1.
"This is a kid on his way to becoming a world-class player," analysts wrote. "He carries the ball uniquely, attacks the defensive line at full speed without losing control, and when he cuts inside, he is very hard to stop."
High Praise from Dutch Media
Gloukh's stellar performance drew widespread acclaim from Dutch sports outlets. ESPN described him as Ajax's "most dangerous player," while NOS noted that he was the "standout on the pitch" and that Willem II lacked the tools to handle him. Ajax Showtime named him man of the match with a 9.3 rating, highlighting his continuous creation of scoring opportunities.
Following six matches in the Eredivisie, Ajax sits fourth in the standings with 13 points, three behind leaders PSV Eindhoven. Gloukh has featured in every league fixture so far, tallying one goal and three assists.
