The Memorable Victory of Hercules Over Ajax: Christiaan van Hussen’s Role

omidbasir- Christiaan van Hussen will forever remember Hercules’ victory over Ajax at the end of 2023. During this historic cup triumph, the midfielder was tasked with being particularly bothersome to the opposition, successfully getting under the skin of one Ajax player.

The 2023/2024 season has been tumultuous for Ajax, marked by the departures of key figures such as Maurice Steijn and Sven Mislintat. The cup defeat against Hercules stands out as one of the season’s low points, with the amateurs securing a 3-2 win at De Galgenwaard. Following an early 2-0 lead from Tim Pieters, Van Hussen began his provocations towards the Ajax team. “I ran towards the Ajax fans with my thumbs up. I needed to be the best version of myself—irritating, as I am known to be on the pitch. That’s what I aimed for,” he reflected in an interview with ElfVoetbal.