Antony was the hero for Ajax on Sunday as Erik ten Hag’s side recorded a dramatic 3-2 comeback win against Feyenoord.Trailing 2-1 with little more than 10 minutes to go, Ajax levelled the game thanks to Dusan Tadic’s free-kick before Antony fired home the winner in the 86th minute.The highly-rated 22-year-old soaked in the moment, ripping off his shirt before holding it aloft in front of the crowd.The winger received a yellow card for his celebration, and was then sent off in injury time for time-wasting. Not that he will care. The win kept Ajax ahead of PSV in what is turning into a fine battle at the top of the Eredivisie table.
After the win, Ten Hag - who has been linked with the manager's job at Manchester United - praised his substitutes for making an impact.Â
"In the last 30, 35 minutes we completely outplayed Feyenoord. The players who were on the pitch had the spirit," he said, per Ajax's website.
"Davy Klaassen and Nico Tagliafico gave the right impulse. We also changed tactically. In the first half we were not good with the ball. Then I brought Ryan Gravenberch to the back.
"We also started playing with three in the back. Feyenoord had a lot of trouble with that."Â
Man steals Antony's shirt
The crowd at Ajax’s Johan Cruyff Arena were treated to a classic and at the end of the game, Antony went over to celebrate with the home supporters.
With his shirt removed, the Brazilian seemed set to give a young fan a dream present - but an adult had other ideas.
Footage has emerged of a man grabbing Antony’s jersey when the forward wasn’t paying attention. He then swiftly heads for the exit.
Those poor kids.
To make things worse, the man seemingly bragged about getting the shirt afterwards.
A photo has appeared on the Facebook profile of ‘Eduard Boot’, showing the fan smiling as he holds Antony’s jersey up.
He really has no shame.
Here's hoping those young fans in the front row each get treated to an Antony jersey by the club.