The Ajax have just fired two of their most committed star players due to his poor performance in their last match against the…
Following Thursday’s 0-0 draw with Aston Villa, Brian Brobbey was only suitable for the bench, and Chuba Akpom took the starting position.
Despite Fortuna Sittard’s strong start to the game, Kenneth Taylor’s goal put Ajax up after just eight minutes.
Ajax had opportunities to extend their lead, but Michael Verrips denied Akpom and Taylor, while Ahmetcan Kaplan’s attempt was cleared off the line.
Fortuna Sittard posed very little of a danger, but Derry Duarte startled Diant Ramaj with a shot in the 49th minute to tie the score at one.
Ajax changed their lineup three times, but Fortuna Sittard emerged victorious as Kaj Sierhuis scored a close-range tap-in.
The hosts attempted to equalize, and it was successful in the 89th minute courtesy of a close-range strike from Brobbey.
Although they avoided losing, Ajax is now six points behind fourth-place AZ. Tenth is Fortuna Sittard.
