Pasveer Error: Ajax Defense Faces Criticism After Heerenveen Loss

In the second half, the almost 42-year-old goalkeeper poorly controlled a shot from Maas Willemsen, after which Vaclav Sejk scored the final score with the rebound. “I have to keep that ball with me. I wanted to check and continue from there,” Pasveer explained in conversation with ESPN.

Blunder Remko Pasveer costs Ajax the win in the home match against SC Heerenveen

Willemsen’s shot had a lot of effect, causing Pasveer to make a mistake. “I actually have to choose to punch that ball away. In terms of helping, things could be a little better there. Initially it is my responsibility, it’s as simple as that, but we have to help each other. That is something to talk about,” said Pasveer.

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Ajax coach John Heitinga did not want to say much about it, but did say: “You are making a personal mistake there. Of course you prefer that the defenders react faster than the attackers.”

What does John Heitinga think of Ajax’s progression?

Heitinga acknowledges that Ajax’s performance is too inconsistent to compete for the top two places in the Eredivisie, which provide a ticket for the Champions League. “We set our objectives during the preparation. We had hoped that we had made further progress.”

Heitinga thought that Ajax played anything but great. “But we scored a good opening goal and missed opportunities to go further. At times our big players have to stand up so that we can capitalize on an opportunity. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen.”

“All those balls go in great during training. But now I go home with a grumpy feeling. At times we play more stable. Now that we are more or less moving to a fixed formation, I also see things coming back. I certainly still see starting points.”