Shock result in the Netherlands! Ajax had conceded 3 goals at half-time, unbelievable when it was over
Article by Romeo Ene – Published Thursday, January 15, 2026, 12:07 / Updated Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:08
Humiliation at the set in the round of 16 of the Dutch Cup! Ajax Amsterdam, the holder of the trophy record (20), lost miserably on the field of AZ Alkmaar, score 0-6.
The hosts were already leading at halftime with 3-0, and in the second act they continued their recital. The round of 16 match was a replay of last season's duel, when AZ and Ajax met in the same phase of the competition. Alkmaar then prevailed 2-0.
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The evening started badly for the guests. Troy Parrott, Ireland's hero in the World Cup qualifiers, opened the scoring in the 2nd minute after a blunder by the goalkeeper.
2-0 was made in the 33rd minute. The same Parrott increased the advantage. He outpaced Sutalo and scored with a shot from inside the box.
In the extra time of the first half, it was 3-0. Peer Koopmeiners, the younger brother of Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, scored with a placed shot from the edge of the box.
The second half took place according to the same coordinates. The 4th goal came two minutes after the start. After a ball deflected by an opponent, the ball reached Kees Smit, who beat Vitezslav Jaros.
The disaster was complete in the 66th minute when left-back Owen Wijndal was red-carded.
Parrott completed his hat-trick in the 80th minute. The Irishman completed a simple formality after the ball ricocheted off the bar and onto his foot.
Ibrahim Sadiq set the final score in the 88th minute, 6-0 for Alkmaar.
In the championship, Ajax is in 3rd place, with 33 points after 18 stages. On the other hand, Alkmaar is on 5, with 28.
