Well-drilled but devastated Ajax players collapse in formation after crushing injury time defeat to Spurs in Champions League semi-final.
Ajax like to stick to a style of football and it was evident even in the dying moments that they were not abandoning it
AJAX showed they are indeed a well-drilled side despite their shortcomings in Europe after collapsing to the floor in formation at the final whistle against Spurs.
The Dutch giants were seconds away from booking their place in this season’s Champions League final against Liverpool.
But a last-gasp strike from Lucas Moura,which has managed to infuriate Arsenal fans, saw Tottenham win on away goals in Amsterdam.
As the ball rippled against the back of the net, almost every single Ajax player fell to the floor in despair.
But observers have noticed that their positions on the floor indicate they did everything they could to prevent Spurs’ winner, with Ajax’s triangle philosophy evident.
The Eredivisie title hopefuls like to play possession football, with players staying close to each other and making runs to create space.
One image in particular proved that they indeed do stick to an ideological style of football, even when their backs are up against the wall.
And Twitter users were quick to react, with one saying: “They’re even creating triangles after conceding. Unbelievable philosophy.”
Another wrote: “This reminds me of Iceland v England in 2016.”
One tweeted: “This was heart breaking and some people are just going to hate on such a good squad because they’re being likened to Barcelona. What a pity.”
Another added: “Literally feel heartbroken for them but they’ll win it at some point in their career.”