In the Amsterdam Athletic Stadium, Ajax's fans were singing and dancing in the stands with their arms around each other's shoulders. Open young couples could even be seen kissing and celebrating.
A three-goal lead!
There was no more suspense in the game!
While Ajax's players were talking and laughing as they walked towards the backfield, PSV Eindhoven's players in the front field were also walking towards their own half of the field.
Kežman was expressionless, as if he was numb. He probably did not even know what he had done in the game.
Robben regained his senses and a chill swept through his body.
Lost!
Lost the game, lost the league title.
He recalled his actions of kneeling outside Ajax's penalty area and frantically slapping the turf.
It was as if even his dignity was left in this stadium and was ruthlessly crushed by Ajax's players.
Comain made a prompt decision to make a substitution.
Van Der Vaart and Snede came off the field amidst the enthusiastic applause of the fans. De Jong and Sottells were brought on.
Ajax would deal with the rest of the game in a more stable manner.
Qin Xiong remained on the field. He and Pinaar controlled the rhythm of the field together.
PSV Eindhoven was like a tiger with its teeth pulled out. They were dispirited and did not burst forth with much strong offense. Instead, they focused on solid defense.
Probably, they did not want to be scored the fourth goal and return with a crushing defeat in the Nationalderby.
The last ten minutes of the game were uneventful.
The enthusiasm of the fans in the stands became more and more intense.
PSV Eindhoven was completely scared of Ajax.
This made the fans extremely proud and excited.
"The referee blew the whistle at the end of the game and congratulated Ajax for their 18th league victory of the season. The score of 3: 0 was convincing. Ajax completely defeated the defending champion, PSV Eindhoven, and achieved a triple kill against PSV Eindhoven on two domestic fronts this season in the league and the Dutch Cup! After this game, Ajax has 18 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, with a total of 55 points, 10 points higher than PSV Eindhoven! There are still 14 rounds in the league. Although it seems to be a long time, we find it hard to believe that PSV Eindhoven still has a chance to defend their title. Would Ajax, who had only lost 5 points in the first 20 rounds, lose more than 10 points in the next 14 rounds? Even if they did, how could PSV Eindhoven get a 14-game winning streak? As long as Ajax plays steadily and maintains the current state, we can be sure that the league title has already fallen into Ajax's pocket. They will trample the defending champion into the abyss. Now, the always proud Ajax will definitely say to PSV Eindhoven: See you next season! "
PSV Eindhoven's players left the stadium with gloomy expressions after the game.
Qin Xiong, on the other hand, closed his eyes when the battle ended. He clenched his fists and waved them up and down in front of him.
Victory, triple kill PSV Eindhoven.
Their first Europa League title was just around the corner!
Today's victory would also lay a sufficient advantage for Ajax, relieve the psychological pressure, and prepare for the Champions League knockout stage more fully and more attentively.
The teammates returned to the locker room to encourage each other. They were still not satisfied. Playing against PSV Eindhoven and winning was not enough to excite them. Arsenal, who was a big problem in their hearts, was getting closer and closer to arriving in Amsterdam with every day's countdown!
Comain was very satisfied with the recovery of the team's state after the winter break. Although it was not at its best, there was still time. The next two league games could let the players relax a little.
Comain's post-game lecture in the locker room emphasized that the players should be relaxed. The big game was coming, and it was not good to be too nervous.
The next day, the team's recovery training, Maxwell had been playing a relaxing samba dance in the locker room. From time to time, he would dance with his teammates in the locker room.
The coaching staff did not want the team to care too much about Arsenal.
Whether you were nervous, attentive, or impatient, Arsenal would not come earlier or later. They would only come to them on a certain date and start a shocking battle.
The coaches encouraged the players to find something relaxing to do after training.
After the training that day, Qin Xiong called Sylvia and invited her to go shopping in Chinatown.
Sylvia readily agreed.
At 7 p.m., when the two met at the agreed place in the city center, Sylvia, who was dressed casually, said with a smile, "Congratulations, today's newspapers are full of praise for you again."
Qin Xiong smiled and shook his head. "Let's not talk about football today."
Today was China's Lantern Festival, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
The two walked side by side into the bustling Chinatown.
Sometimes, when China's traditional festivals were celebrated overseas, it was more traditional and lively.
For example, here, the entire Chinatown was decorated with lanterns and streamers tonight, and the dragon and lion dances were in full swing.
When they passed by a Tang clothing store, Qin Xiong smiled at Sylvia and said, "Would you like to try the clothes with China's characteristics?"
Sylvia looked at the cheongsam on display in the store, and then looked at Qin Xiong. The corners of her mouth curled up, and she nodded in agreement.
Soon, the two came out of the store, looked at each other, and could not help laughing.
Qin Xiong changed into a golden Tang suit, and Sylvia changed into a red cheongsam.
Wearing a slim-fitting cheongsam with rusty plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemum patterns, Sylvia coiled her blonde hair up, and a bunch of hair fell on both sides of her cheeks. This beauty, who was a combination of exotic customs and China's classical charm, made Qin Xiong's heart beat faster as he looked at her, and his face turned slightly red.
The dragon dance team suddenly passed by, and Qin Xiong subconsciously took Sylvia's hand and pulled her to his side, worried that she would be hit.
After the dragon dance team passed by, Qin Xiong realized that he was holding her soft little hand. He did not dare to look at Sylvia's expression, but he did not let go of her.
Then, he held her hand and walked forward.
Sylvia's hand also slightly tightened, and her hand was tightly stuck to Qin Xiong's hand. She also did not dare to look at Qin Xiong.
When the two walked side by side, they were in a strange state. They did not dare to look at each other, as if they were deliberately ignoring the fact that they were holding hands. Moreover, their faces were intoxicating and rosy.
This state lasted for about five minutes, and then the two seemed to be more casual and could talk naturally.
They tasted the sweet dumplings, guessed the riddles, and took a photo with the grand event as the background.
This night, he had an exceptionally relaxed and happy time.
When he returned to the apartment and lay on the bed, Qin Xiong could not help but reach out his right hand, and stared at his palm in a daze, recalling the feeling when he held her hand. The impact of his heart beating faster and his heart beating faster was unprecedented, and it made him very nostalgic.
.....
It was another weekend, and Ajax was the guest of Fulendam. The relegation team Fulendam could only defend at home. Although Qin Xiong did not score, he sent two assists. Snede and Galasek scored, and Ajax won again in the league.
The day after the 21st round of the league was Valentine's Day in the West.
Qin Xiong did not send flowers to people. He asked Sylvia to watch a movie together.
It was meant to relax.
He was not in the mood for a holiday, and he really could not completely relax wholeheartedly.
After watching the movie, he sent Sylvia home. On the way back on foot, his eyes became sharper.
The Champions League knockout stage was about to hit!
There was still a league game before the Champions League.
Ajax faced FC Twente at home.
Comain hid most of the main players and was finally forced to a draw by FC Twente at home.
They originally thought that PSV Eindhoven would shorten the gap in the league, but they did not expect PSV Eindhoven to suffer a Waterloo in Heerenveen. Hiddink's team lost 2: 3 to the team led by de Haan.
Although Ajax lost points, they extended their lead in the standings to 11 points!
There were still 12 rounds in the league, and the theoretical suspense of who the champion would be was about to be lost.
Ajax, who had been preparing for the Champions League knockout stage since Valentine's Day, had improved their condition, fitness, and tacit understanding to the best during this period.
They felt good about themselves and their fighting spirit was surging.
The outside media also turned their attention to the Champions League.
The Dutch media thought that Ajax was doomed. The first 90 minutes of the knockout stage was the best stage for them to decide the game.
Because if they went to the Highbury stadium in North London, Ajax would not be able to beat Arsenal at their peak!
Arsenal was the first to advance in the group stage and had a small advantage of being the away team first in the top 16.
Ajax did not care about these things. They could not wait to go all out against Arsenal.
On February 23, the Premier League powerhouse Arsenal, led by the famous French manager Wenger and led by world-class superstars Henry, Bergkamp, and Vieira, landed in Amsterdam!
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