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Eriksen helps Ajax ease past RKC Waalwijk

Central defender Moisander opened the scoring from close range midway through the first half for Ajax, who rested their entire forward line after Thursday's 2-0 Europa League win over Steaua Bucharest.

Dane Eriksen doubled the lead five minutes before the interval, finishing at the near post after a slalom run past three defenders.

RKC's Robert Braber missed the chance to get his team back in the match from the penalty spot as Ajax keeper Kenneth Vermeer stopped his attempt with his fourth consecutive penalty save.

"This happens often with keepers; if they stop two penalties they get confidence," Ajax manager Frank de Boer said.

"He kept us on track but on the other hand we should have sealed the win earlier as we had several chances."