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Haller opens Ajax goal account in dramatic victory over FC Twente

Sebastien Haller scored a goal and provided an assist as Ajax defeated FC Twente 3-1 in a Dutch Eredivisie match on Thursday.

The 26-year-old returned to the Netherlands last week to join the Sons of the Gods from West Ham United on a four-and-a-half-year contract.

After he made his Ajax debut in a 2-2 draw against PSV on Sunday, Haller returned to Erik ten Hag's starting XI on Thursday and he got them off to a flying start with his eighth-minute opener, courtesy of an assist from Antony.

The Ivorian's effort separated both teams for the majority of the encounter until Julio Pleguezuelo grabbed the equaliser for FC Twente in the 84th minute.