On 26 October, one of the matches of the Europa League in football took place. Brighton (England) and Ajax (Amsterdam) met.
Europa League
Brighton (England) - Ajax (Amsterdam) - 2:0 ( 1:0)
Goals: Joao Pedro (42), Ansu Fati (53)
Warnings: K. Mitoma (22), J. P. van Hecke (31)
Brighton defeat Ajax in UEFA Europa League match In a tense football match at the American Express Community Stadium, Brighton defeated Ajax 2-0. The match showed the skill and determination of both teams in the fight for dominance in the UEFA Europa League. The 1-0 scoreline in Brighton's favour at half-time hinted at what was in store for an exciting second half. Already in the 22nd minute, Brighton's K. Mitoma received a yellow card, indicating that the game was tense from the start. Both teams fought hard in the first half, and on 31 minutes Ajax's J.P. van Hecke received a yellow card. Brighton got out of trouble in the 42nd minute when Joao Pedro headed the ball into the net. The crowd in the hall erupted in cheers as Brighton took the lead. However, Ajax were not going to give up and made their first substitution at half-time. K. Forbes was replaced by K. Hlinsson, trying to turn the tide of the match in favour of Ajax. Brighton were determined to maintain their advantage and increase it. In the 53rd minute, a well-executed goal by A. Fati gave the hosts a comfortable lead. Fati gave the hosts a comfortable 2-0 lead. The fans were delighted, the atmosphere at the stadium was heated to the limit.
In the course of the game both teams made strategic substitutions. On 60 minutes Ajax introduced B. Tahirovic and B. van den Boomen to bring new energy into the game. At the same time, S. Berghuis and M. Godts replaced the players who had dropped out. Brighton responded with their own substitutions in the 64th minute, with A. Fati replacing F. Buonanotte and B. Gilmour replacing K. Balleb. In the final stretch of the match, both teams continued to fight for supremacy. Brighton's Joao Pedro and Ajax's E. Ferguson were substituted in the 75th minute, reflecting the coaches' desire to maintain control and solidity in the squad. Ajax also introduced S. Bergwijn and B. Brobbey, hoping for a late comeback as S. Vos and K. Akpom were suspended. As time neared the final whistle, Brighton made their final substitutions in the 85th minute. In place of J. Milner and M. Dahood, J. P. van Hecke and A. Webster took the field. These substitutions emphasised that Brighton were keen to maintain their hard-won advantage, focusing on fresh strength and stability in defence. The final whistle brought jubilation to Brighton as Ajax claimed a deserved 2-0 victory in the UEFA Europa League. Players and fans celebrated the triumph, recognising the exceptional efforts of both teams. This match will go down in history as a fierce battle, emphasising the competitive spirit of European football.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Ajax vs Brighton, Ajax vs Brighton.
| Brighton | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 1 |
| 12 | Blows | 6 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 10 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
| 2 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
| 5 | Offences | 10 |
| 5 | Corner | 3 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 65% | Ball possession | 35% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 754 | Total assists | 407 |
| 702 | Accurate assists | 348 |
| 93% | Accuracy of passes | 86% |