Brighton’s European adventure: Ansu Fati and Simon Adingra shine in victory over Ajax

Brighton secured a historic victory over Ajax in Amsterdam, securing back-to-back wins against the European giants. Ansu Fati and Simon Adingra scored well-taken goals, showcasing Brighton's rapid progress on the continental stage. Ajax's attempts were thwarted, but injuries forced substitutions. This victory, along with their previous success against Ajax, propels Brighton into a promising position in the Europa League, marking a surreal and joyous night for their fans.

Brighton’s European Adventure: Ansu Fati And Simon Adingra Shine In Victory Over Ajax

Brighton scripted a historic chapter in their European journey, taking a significant stride toward knockout football with a memorable triumph over Ajax in Amsterdam. Ansu Fati and Simon Adingra etched their names in the victory with well-taken goals on either side of half-time, securing back-to-back wins against the European giants. This achievement, unthinkable for Seagulls fans just a year ago, reflects Brighton’s rapid progress on the continental stage.

Fati, the Barcelona loanee, exhibited his nimble prowess with a clever finish after Adingra’s quick thinking and precision. The Ivorian winger, seizing opportunities in the absence of Solly March, showcased his quality with a fine goal, lifting a composed finish into the far corner. Fati’s departure after a goal and an assist capped off a stellar hour’s work.

Ajax, the only side yet to score against Brighton this season, found their attempts thwarted, with Brian Brobbey coming closest as his strike hit the post but narrowly stayed out. Brighton’s brilliant night, however, was not without concern as injuries forced substitutions, adding a note of caution amid the celebration. This victory, combined with their previous success against Ajax, propels Brighton into a promising position in the Europa League, marking a surreal and joyous night for their devoted fans in Amsterdam.

Here is the highlight video of Ajax vs. Brighton, which ended with a 0-2 victory for Brighton.

https://youtu.be/ckRS1fgyIqY?si=3yX5lE0lMNaCJDoE

Brighton & Hove Albion performance and stats

Brighton & Hove Albion

Manager: Roberto De Zerbi
Rank 12th
Win 11
Draw 11
Loss 12
Goals 52-57
Diff -5
Rank 1st
Win 4
Draw 1
Loss 1
Goals 10-5
Diff 5
This season

Brighton & Hove Albion is currently 7th in the Premier League with 18 points.

In the last 11 games, it has won 4 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Brighton & Hove Albion drawn 1-1 against Everton.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 24 goals and conceding 20.​

Brighton & Hove Albion will play the next match in Premier League against Sheffield United on Sunday 12th of November in Falmer. The prediction is Brighton & Hove Albion winning the match.​

Ajax performance and stats

Ajax

Manager: John van \'t Schip
Rank 5th
Win 13
Draw 10
Loss 8
Goals 65-58
Diff 7
Rank 3rd
Win 1
Draw 2
Loss 3
Goals 10-13
Diff -3

Ajax is currently 11th in the Eredivisie with 11 points.

In the last 10 games, it has won 4 times, drawn 3 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Ajax won 4-1 against SC Heerenveen.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 19 goals and conceding 22.​

Ajax will play the next match in Eredivisie against Almere City on Sunday 12th of November in Almere. The prediction is Ajax winning the match.​

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