Jordan Henderson’s first goal for Ajax was not enough to prevent the former Liverpool captain from enduring Eredivisie title agony.
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Late wobble cost Ajax dearDutch crown remains in EindhovenYear left on England star's contractFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The England international midfielder opened his account for Amsterdam-based giants on the final day of the 2024-25 campaign. At various points, said effort was enough to see Ajax sneak back to the summit after being knocked from their perch.
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Ultimately, late wobbles ended up costing Ajax dear – with a four-match winless run seeing them stumble at the worst possible time. They did finish with a 2-0 win over Twente, as former Manchester United loanee Wout Weghorst also found the target, but it was a case of too little, too late.
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That is because defending champions PSV did the business in their meeting with Sparta Rotterdam. They headed into that contest knowing that victory would be enough for them to defend their domestic crown, regardless of what Ajax did.
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They were left sweating at one stage, as Ivan Perisic’s opener was cancelled out, but Malik Tillman was among the goals again in a 3-1 win. His fellow USMNT star Sergino Dest is also celebrating another title triumph.
