Ziyech Shines Despite Ajax’s Champions League Heartbreak Against Tottenham

It is a score of 8 out of 10, given by the specialized site Sofoot, that the Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech obtains at the end of the match that pitted Ajax Amsterdam against Tottenham (2-3). A match that marked the elimination of Ajax and the qualification of Tottenham for the Champions League final, where it will face another English team: Liverpool.

Sofoot writes: "Technically ultra-gifted? Yes. Delicious? Of course. Unlucky? Without a doubt. Is your character Ziyech? Yes. Thank you Hakimator".

However, Hakim Ziyech thinks differently and, in front of the journalists, explains: "I certainly should have scored more. This ball hit the post, but I had even more chances. It’s obviously my fault, I’m angry with myself. It’s a hard blow". He also continues: "We weren’t playing optimally and we might be able to score goals more easily. But we fought and it hurts when that third goal comes so late".

It should be noted that Ziyech and Mazraoui chose to fast during this match and only broke their fast in the 24th minute, according to Sport Bible. Moreover, Ziyech scored shortly after, and more precisely in the 35th minute of play. Sport Bible writes on this subject: "They refueled and continued the match with Ziyech scoring 11 minutes after having eaten food and drunk water".

As for his coach, he sees things differently and blames no one. Erik Ten Hag indeed declared: "And when that ball from Hakim Ziyech hits the post, I tell myself that it’s over for the Spurs. But I can’t blame anyone".