Soccer-Henderson makes bright at Ajax in draw with PSV

AFC Ajax NV

03/02/2024 21:20

Feb 3 (Reuters) - Jordan Henderson made his Ajax
Amsterdam debut on Saturday, competing the full 90 minutes as
they held unbeaten leaders PSV Eindhoven to a 1-1 draw in the
Dutch league.
    England manager Gareth Southgate watched from the stands at
the Johan Cruyff Arena as the 33-year-old former Liverpool
captain, signed last month from Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, received
a rousing welcome and looked comfortable in the Ajax midfield.
    Steven Berghuis put Ajax ahead after 19 minutes, but PSV
equalised 10 minutes before halftime through Luuk de Jong.
    PSV have won 18 of their 20 games this season, drawing the
other two and have a 13-point lead over second-placed Feyenoord
who play on Sunday.
    Ajax, who made a poor start to the season before recovering,
are in fifth place, 21 points behind PSV.

 (Writing by Mark Gleeson; Editing by Ed Osmond)
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