Ajax suffered a shocking early setback in their match against FC Twente, conceding a goal within the first four minutes! Kristian Hlynsson, ironically a former Ajax player, found the net to put FC Twente ahead. The Amsterdam side looked shaky in the opening stages, struggling to gain possession and create any meaningful chances.
Twente Dominates Early Play
FC Twente controlled the early tempo, dictating play and creating several opportunities. Ajax, on the other hand, appeared sluggish and struggled to cope with Twente's attacking pressure. A blocked shot from Wout Weghorst was Ajax's only notable effort in the first 20 minutes.
Hlynsson Haunts Former Club
Kristian Hlynsson's goal was a particularly painful blow for Ajax, considering he joined FC Twente from the Amsterdam club just this summer. The Icelandic midfielder spent five years at Ajax, including a loan spell at Sparta Rotterdam. His early strike added insult to injury for the struggling Ajax team.
The traveling Ajax fans, however, remained in good spirits, displaying a banner with the Bob Marley lyric 'Rise up this morning' from the iconic song 'Three Little Birds'. Despite the early setback, they continued to support their team.
Can Ajax Recover?
The match is far from over, and Ajax will need to regroup and find a way to overcome this early deficit. They will need to improve their possession, create more chances, and tighten up their defense if they hope to salvage a positive result from this match against a confident FC Twente side.