Utrecht have once again proved to be Frank de Boer’s bogey team as Ajax fell to a late 1-0 defeat at the Stadion Galgenwaard.
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Before this tie Utrecht had taken 17 points off Ajax under Frank de Boer’s reign, more than any other side in the Eredivisie. To combat the home’s side’s dangerous 4-4-2 formation, De Boer opted for a 3-4-3 to start the game, but both teams cancelled each other out in a scrappy first half.
A disallowed Sebastien Haller goal proved to be the highlight of the first half, with Ajax unable to really test Robbin Ruiter, who’s only job was to save a close range Anwar El Ghazi strike.
The game failed to open up after the break and was heading for a 0-0 draw until Yassin Ayoub latched onto Bart Ramselaar’s lay-off on 87 minutes before sliding the ball into the net.
Feyenoord’s draw with Groningen means Ajax’s lead has been cut to two points, while Utrecht rise to sixth.
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