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Ajax coach proud of players after agonising defeat

Ajax coach Erik ten Hag admitted the nature of his side's Champions League semi-final defeat against Tottenham Hotspur had been "cruel" [Courtesy]

Ajax coach Erik ten Hag expressed pride in his team after seeing their rousing Champions League run come to an end in cruel fashion in their semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

"I'm very proud of this team and that they made it this far. We have had a great run," Ten Hag said after the Dutch club were beaten on away goals on a dramatic night at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

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