Branco van den Boomen reflects on the UEFA Europa League match against Slavia Prague with mixed feelings. “In the first half, we had the opportunity to turn the match in our favour, but in the end, I’m happy with a point,” said the goal scorer, who praised Ajax’s team spirit.
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.
Francesco Farioli and Branco van den Boomen sat down on Wednesday in the press room of the Eden Arena, where the match against Slavia Prague will take place on Thursday evening. The duo is preparing for a heated evening in the Czech capital. "We have already reviewed some atmosphere videos together, so we know what to expect."
Jan Faberski and Don-Angelo Konadu are included in the squad for a European match for the first time. The duo will travel together with 21 Ajax players to Prague in the Czech Republic on Wednesday afternoon. Ajax will face Slavia Prague on Thursday evening at 18:45 in a UEFA Europa League match.