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Ajax Amsterdam Suffers Historic Defeat in⁢ Dutch Cup

Amsterdam -⁢ Ajax Amsterdam, one of the most storied clubs in Dutch⁤ football, endured a shocking 6-0 defeat against Alkmaar⁤ in the round⁢ of 16 of ⁤the KNVB Cup⁤ on Wednesday, January 15, ‍2026. This⁤ marks Ajax’s heaviest defeat in the Dutch Cup since 1927,⁢ a grim milestone for the 20-time Eredivisie champions.

Match Details and Key Moments

Alkmaar dominated the match, scoring three goals in each half. The ⁤game took a further turn for the worse for ajax when they were reduced to ten ‍men in the 66th minute. Troy⁤ Parrott, Alkmaar’s star striker, delivered a standout performance,⁢ scoring a hat trick and providing⁤ an assist.Parrott will be a key player for the Republic