Ajax lost 1-0 to Latvian side RFS in the Europa League last night.
The Dutch team’s opponents have not played a competitive match since the last round of European matches on 12 December.
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Because the Latvian top flight is played between March and November.
Still, RFS stunned their more fancied opponents courtesy of Adam Markhiev’s 78th-minute goal.
The Eredivisie team started with former Premier League stars Jordan Henderson And Bertrand TraoreAs well as former Juventus star Daniele Rugani and old man Utd targets Brian BrobyBut did not find a way through their stubborn host.
They suffered a crushing defeat Ajax The league finished in 16th place, four points from the top eight, thus officially ending their hopes of securing automatic progression to the round of 16.
per Global Football RankingsThe Latvian top flight is the 71st best football league in the world.
It ranks below the top flight with Georgian (66), Finnish (67), Venezuelan (68) and Qatari (69).
Ironically though, it comes directly behind the Dutch second tier (70).
Ajax fans were left disappointed by last night’s result.
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One posted online: “Dear God Ajax. Could be the biggest insult to a Dutch team in Europe.”
While a second wrote: “Huge for Latvia, embarrassing for Ajax. Flashes of last season right there.”
A third gushed: “What a phenomenal match from our side.”
And a fourth exploded: “Most of these players don’t deserve to wear the colors of our club.”
Boss Francesco Farioli’s continued preference for Brobby over the former Old Trafford star is a matter of controversy. Wout Weghorst.
Brobbey has struggled this term, netting just once in 17 Eredivisie appearances.
Ajax have been given a weekend off from league duty to focus on their European campaign.
They will return to action next Thursday when they host GalatasarayA possible point is needed to avoid dropping out of the top 24 of the league stage.
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