AFC AJAX WERE IMPRESSED
Ajax sent their assistant coach,
Alfons Groenendijk to study IK
Start before they play the first
round in the UEFA cup against us.
Start played against Lillestrpm at
Kristiansand Stadium, Sunday the
10th of September and won 2-0.
Mr. Groenendijk said in an inter
view with Start's web journalist
that he was impressed with the
team's professional level and
meant that there were plenty
of good players especially nr. 7
(Fredrik Str0mstad) and nr. 23
(Kristofer Haestad). He said «This
is going to be a tough match at
Arasen Thursday night. Ajax needs
to play at a high level to win Start»
IK Start has a unique opportunity
to make history at least in Kris
tiansand. Win or loose it will be
an exciting game. The players are
feeling fit and ready.
Being in the first round against
Ajax will be an inspiration for
the team. «This will be fun! To
compete with one of Europe's top
teams -1 can hardly wait» Says
Steinar Pedersen, defense player
for Start.
