The first match of the UEFA Europa League group stage ended in a draw on Thursday night. The final score in the Johan Cruijff ArenA against Olympique Marseille was 3-3. After the match, the Ajax players were left disappointed, since they first led 2-0 and later on 3-2.
On Friday, Maurice Steijn spoke to the Dutch press in the Johan Cruijff ArenA ahead of the Klassieker against Feyenoord. Days after the 3-3 draw against Olympique Marseille, the coach looked back at the European match and shone his light on Sunday’s match. "We have to play with bravado."
Maurice Steijn looked back on the 3-3 draw against Olympique Marseille with mixed feelings. The manager is really proud of the spirit his team is showing. Silvano Vos is similarly delighted with how well he played after coming on as a substitute, despite getting a red card.
Ajax and Olympique Marseille have shared the points in the first group stage match of the UEFA Europa League. Six goals were scored in the Johan Cruijff ArenA, divided between the two teams: 3-3. Unfortunately, Ajax gave away their lead to the French two times.