Late Tadic Penalty Keeps Ajax in Control of Title Race

Eindhoven, Netherlands, Feb 28 (AFP/APP): Dusan Tadic netted an injury-time penalty to secure Ajax a 1-1 draw at second-placed PSV Eindhoven on Sunday to stay six points clear at the top of the Eredivisie.

The Amsterdam giants went into the match on an 11-game winning streak after beating Lille in the Europa League in midweek, but a point was an excellent result for Erik ten Hag’s side, who also have a game in hand. PSV, without a win over their rivals since September 2018, took the lead six minutes before half-time through Eran Zahavi’s excellent free-kick. Olivier Boscagli and Philipp Max both wasted opportunities to double the hosts’ advantage, while PSV substitute Yorbe Vertessen had a goal ruled out by VAR with 12 minutes remaining for handball.

Full-back Denzel Dumfries was penalised for handling in added time and Tadic stepped up to score his 16th goal of the season. Ajax are bidding for a second straight league title after their triumph in 2019, with last season ended early and no trophy awarded due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Stay tuned to Baaghi TV for latest news and updates!

Serb indoor long jump champion Spanovic pulls out of Euros

Goffin ends three-year wait for fifth title after ‘difficult days’