late strike keeps ajax's european dream alive
Eindhoven, zaterdag, 2 mei 2026.
ajax salvaged a crucial point in eindhoven with a last-minute goal from mika godts. the 2-2 draw against champions psv came in the third minute of stoppage time. godts scored his 17th goal of the season, denying psv a home victory after they had taken a 1-2 lead through myron boadu. anton gaaei opened the scoring early for ajax following a corner. the result keeps ajax in reach of a champions league spot despite missing key players like wout weghorst and davy klaassen. peter bosz’s side remains champion but showed vulnerability late in matches. Óscar garcía’s team fights on for europe, now level on points with nec. the drama unfolded before 700 travelling psv fans who were barred from bringing paper bowls.
last-gasp equalizer in eindhoven
Ajax rescued a vital point in a tense Eredivisie clash at the Philips Stadion. Mika Godts struck in the 92nd minute to secure a 2-2 draw against PSV [1]. His goal canceled out Myron Boadu’s 77th-minute effort that had put PSV ahead [2]. Godts’ finish was his 17th of the campaign, underlining his importance to Óscar García’s side [3]. The late intervention preserved Ajax’s slim hopes for a UEFA Champions League berth next season.
early exchanges and momentum shifts
The match began explosively when PSV’s Ricardo Pepi scored after just 38 seconds [2]. Ajax responded quickly as Anton Gaaei leveled the score in the 11th minute off a corner kick [2]. Despite losing Wout Weghorst to fitness issues and Davy Klaassen to a knee injury, Ajax remained resilient [2]. PSV dominated possession early but failed to convert pressure into further goals until Boadu’s decisive strike midway through the second half [3].
title holders show cracks late
Though PSV retain the Eredivisie crown, their inability to close out games resurfaced [3]. Interim coach Óscar García emphasized post-match that his team expected no leniency from the champions [3]. Peter Bosz acknowledged the need for greater composure in securing wins, despite leading late [3]. With Ivan Perisic suspended and Ismael Saibari injured, PSV missed key figures during critical phases [2].
european ambitions remain alive
The draw leaves Ajax in fourth place with 55 points, five behind second-placed Feyenoord [2]. They now sit level on points with NEC, keeping them in contention for European football [3]. A narrow miss by Kasper Dolberg earlier in the second half nearly shifted momentum sooner [3]. Ajax’s ability to perform without several starters shows depth, though continued injuries could strain resources in upcoming fixtures.
security measures and fan presence
Approximately 700 PSV supporters attended the fixture under strict conditions [2]. Authorities prohibited paper bowls due to prior incidents involving projectiles [2]. Anti-Semitic chanting was reportedly absent, reflecting tightened security protocols around away sections [2]. The Ajax hard core declined to applaud PSV’s championship recognition, underscoring ongoing rivalry tensions despite official calls for sportsmanship [2].