Brighton and Hove Albion, under the management of Roberto De Zerbi, scripted history in the UEFA Europa League by defeating the struggling Dutch giants Ajax 2-0. This monumental win marked Brighton’s first-ever triumph in European competition, a feat made possible by the brilliant goals from João Pedro and Ansu Fati.
In a dominant display at the Amex Stadium, Brighton outplayed Ajax, a team that boasts 36-time Dutch champions, who are currently managerless and languishing in the bottom of the Eredivisie. The Seagulls seized control of the game and capitalized on Ajax’s disarray. João Pedro opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, capitalizing on a rebound from Kaoru Mitoma’s saved shot. The victory was sealed in the second half when Ansu Fati calmly slotted home from Simon Adingra’s clever pass, doubling Brighton’s lead.
Ajax, a shadow of their former European powerhouse status, managed just one shot on target, leaving ex-Seagulls striker Sam Baldock surprised at their lackluster performance. He commented, “I didn’t recognize Ajax. Whoever gets the manager’s job has a big task ahead. Brighton were in control throughout the game.”
Brighton’s triumph propels them to level points with second-place AEK Athens in Group B, with both teams trailing Marseille by a single point. This historic victory not only boosts Brighton’s confidence but also serves as a testament to their potential in European competitions.
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