Remko Pasveer had praise for the team after the Slavia Prague - Ajax match: 1-1. After a good first half, Ajax came under pressure after the break. But even after conceding a Czech goal and a red card for Youri Baas, Ajax did not capitulate. "We fought like lions. It turned into a football battle at the end."
Ajax have finished the match against Slavia Prague in a draw. The final score in the Eden Arena was 1-1. The goal on behalf of the Amsterdam-based team was scored by Branco van den Boomen, who converted a penalty from the spot.
Smiling faces were all around as Sjaak Swart opened his Cruyff Court in Amsterdam. Before he did that, we took a tour through Betondorp, the neighbourhood where Swart grew up. We also spoke to him about how he stays fit, his youth, his friendship with Johan Cruijff, and growing up with him. "When he was nine, I would watch him play football on Saturdays. You could already see how good he was."
In the rich history of Ajax in European competitions, the club has faced a Luxembourgish team only once. In the autumn of 1984, Red Boys Differdange were the opponents for the Amsterdam side. The significant difference between the first leg and the return leg, along with the eventual record victory, makes this encounter memorable. With the key players from that time, we go back forty years.