Óscar García shocked by Ajax quick corner in 1-1 draw
Óscar García was startled by a rapid Ajax corner in the 1‑1 draw with FC Utrecht on Sunday. Ajax eventually secured victory after a penalty shootout.
The quick set‑piece left FC Utrecht with no chance to reply, providing immediate relief for the Spanish coach. García noted the corner disrupted Utrecht’s defensive rhythm.
The match remained level at the end of regular time, prompting a shootout to decide the winner. Ajax prevailed in the penalties, clinching the three points.
García’s reaction highlighted the impact of the early corner on the game's flow. The result leaves Ajax with momentum heading into their next fixture.