Gaaei‘s Stunner Not Enough as Ajax Settle for Draw
Anton Gaaei found it tough to savor the joy of scoring a world-class goal against FC Utrecht. Despite his stunning strike which earned him Man of the Match honors and briefly put Ajax ahead, the right-back left the pitch feeling deflated. “It’s a strange feeling I have now,” Gaaei admitted. “If we don’t win…”
His team’s inability to secure all three points leaves a bitter taste. “I take the goal with me and the ninety minutes too, but I’m just disappointed that we don’t win today,” he confessed.
Gaaei’s moment of brilliance came after a quick touch and decisive shot that left the Utrecht goalkeeper helpless. “I thought: touch once and then shoot,” he explained, reflecting on the goal. “I immediately saw that it went in. It was a very good feeling, but it is different if you don’t get the three points.”
Despite the disappointing outcome, Gaaei praised Ajax’s performance in the first half. “In my opinion, yes,” he said when asked about their dominance during the opening 45 minutes. “After that I don’t know what happened. Utrecht played a good match, so congratulations to them.”
It wasn’t just Gaaei who impressed for Ajax. Another stand-out performer was right-back Jurriën Timber who attributed the strong first-half showing to the team’s game plan. “We played well as [a] team,” he affirmed.
After the match, Utrecht coach Ron Jans undoubtedly felt a mix of relief and admiration for Gaaei’s goal. With a wry smile, he said, “Why do you have to do that against us? What a fantastic goal!”
Gaaei’s performance on the pitch reflects a transformation in his attitude and confidence. Although not always a guaranteed starter, the Danish defender expresses deep satisfaction with his current form and role within the team. “I don’t want to talk about last season anymore,” he stated, putting a difficult debut year behind him.
Gaaei is clearly embracing a fresh start. “I’m over that. I want to look ahead I’m happy. My teammates and coaches trust me. Every time I’m on the field I try to help the team get three points.”
His unwavering positivity and commitment are testaments to his resilience. Gaại is determined to build on his recent performances and establish himself as a key player for Ajax.
What are Anton Gaaei’s thoughts on his individual performance and the team’s performance?
## Interview: Gaaei’s Frustration Despite Stunning Goal
**Interviewer:** Anton Gaaei, congratulations on a phenomenal goal against FC Utrecht today. It was truly a world-class strike. How do you feel about your performance?
**Gaaei:** [Sighs] It’s a strange feeling I have now. Of course, I’m happy with the goal, and I was honored to be named Man of the Match. But [[1](https://english.ajax.nl/teams/ajax-1/anton-gaaei/)]it just doesn’t feel right when we don’t get the win. I take the goal and the ninety minutes with me, but I’m just disappointed that we couldn’t hold on.
**Interviewer:** So, despite the individual brilliance, the team result trumps everything?
**Gaaei:** Absolutely. We came here to win, and we knew it wouldn’t be easy against Utrecht. They’re a tough opponent. But when you’ve put in so much effort and come so close, drawing just feels like a missed opportunity.
**Interviewer:** Looking forward, what’s the message for the team after this performance?
**Gaaei:** We have to regroup, learn from our mistakes, and come back stronger in the next match. We have the quality to win these games, and we need to find a way to be more clinical and see them through.
