In the Europa League, Ajax lost the home game against Brighton 2-0. AZ has just started the match against Aston Villa. The Alkmaarders have something to put right, because in Alkmaar the English were much too strong with 4-1.
A nice attack from AZ, but Pavlidis’ goal is disallowed for offside.
Aston Villa – AZ 0-0
The English storm has subsided. AZ offers little offensively, resulting in a somewhat boring match.
Aston Villa – AZ 0-0
Tielemans shoots on target. AZ keeper Ryan taps the ball over the back line.
Aston Villa – AZ 0-0
AZ is having a hard time in the initial phase of the match. Yet AZ gets a chance through Pavlidis. However, he hits the ball completely wrong.
Aston Villa – AZ 0-0
Aston Villa’s goal is disallowed. AZ is lucky.
Aston Villa – AZ 0-0
Aston Villa and AZ have started.
Aston Villa – AZ 0-0
After the 2-0 win over Zrinjski Mostar, Legia Warsaw remains the leader in group E of the Conference League, in which AZ is also classified. The Polish football club has collected 9 points from four matches.
For Legia Warsaw, Rafal Augustyniak and Josué (penalty) scored before halftime. The Poles will visit Aston Villa at the end of November. A home match against AZ awaits on December 14.
The Alkmaarders will play against Aston Villa in Birmingham at 9 p.m., which will also reach 9 points with a win. In that case, wintering will be very difficult for AZ.
The first fans go home and seem to give up hope.
Ajax – Brighton (0-2)
Ajax just can’t get back into the match. Now it is Chuba Akpom who shoots at the fists of the English goalkeeper.
Ajax – Brighton (0-2)
Carlos Forbs shoots wide on a pass from Georges Mikautadze. Ajax still has about fifteen minutes to make up for the deficit.
Ajax – Brighton (0-2)
Brian Brobbey shoots at goal, but the ball does not go in via either post. What a bad luck.
Ajax – Brighton (0-2)
Diant Ramaj taps a flying corner just over the goal.
Ajax – Brighton (0-2)
What a bad start for Ajax. Simon Adingra can shoot in for Brighton.
Ajax – Brighton (0-2)
The first dangerous moment of the second half for Brighton & Hove Albion. João Pedro shoots into the side netting.
Ajax – Brighton (0-1)
Ajax has to work hard if it wants to survive the winter in Europe. Chuba Akpom has come on for Kenneth Taylor.
Ajax – Brighton (0-1)
Ajax keeper Diant Ramaj saves in the short corner. The Amsterdam team are looking for the equalizer, but Brighton remains dangerous.
Ajax – Brighton (0-1)
There appears to be a handball in the Brighton penalty area, but the referee does not want to know anything.
Ajax – Brighton (0-1)
After an incorrect pass from Silvano Vos, Brighton strikes. The English punish the mistake mercilessly and make the 0-1. Fati is the goalscorer.
Ajax – Brighton (0-1)
We have been on the road for almost fifteen minutes and Ajax is starting the match well. Now it’s Hlynsson with a shot. Verbruggen takes the shot in the short corner.
Ajax – Brighton (0-0)
Brighton defender James Milner has to leave injured after seven minutes. Gilmour is his replacement.
Ajax – Brighton (0-0)
Ajax with the first dangerous moment of the match. Steven Berghuis’ shot ends up in the hands of goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.
Ajax – Brighton (0-0)
The kick-off between Ajax and Brighton & Hove Albion took place in the Johan Cruijff Arena.
Ajax – Brighton (0-0)