Published 14:10 IST, February 21st 2020
Ryan Babel furiously mocks Allan Nyom during Getafe vs Ajax: Watch
AFC Ajax star Ryan Babel was left furious due to Getafe defender Allan Nyom’s action during the game when the latter started play-acting during a challenge.
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AFC Ajax star Ryan Babel was left furious due to Getafe defender Allan Nyom’s action during the game. Ajax played against Getafe in the Round of 32 of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday (Friday according to IST) at Coliseum Alfonso Perez. The LaLiga side triumphed past the defending Eredivisie champions in the clash.
Getafe vs Ajax: Allan Nyom rolls on field after Ryan Babel challenge
Ryan Babel expressed his anguish at former West Brom defender Allan Nyom after the latter was alleged to have behaved unsportingly during the game. In the 54th minute of the game, Getafe were already leading by a goal, when Nyom went down on the field after a minor challenge by Babel.
Getafe vs Ajax: Ryan Babel fakes a dive to mock Allan Nyom
After the challenge, the play continued, but Allan Nyom continued to struggle on the field, forcing the referee to stop the play. Just then, Ryan Babel reacted furiously and started imitating the defender. Babel rolled along the field to express his anguish on Nyom’s alleged play-acting skills.
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Europa League results: Second leg to be played on February 27
Getafe took a lead in the first half against Ajax when Deyverson scored in the 37th minute of the game. Despite Ajax’s efforts to equalise, the match was closing in for a narrow victory for the Spanish side. However, Getafe again scored in the injury time of the game, courtesy of a goal from Kenedy. Getafe now have a two-goal lead as they aim to secure their spot in the Round of 16 of Europa League. The second leg of the tie will be played on February 27 (February 28 according to IST) at Amsterdam Arena.
Updated 14:10 IST, February 21st 2020