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East Kilbride break Ajax's record for consecutive victories with 3-1 win

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To mark Scottish Lowland League side East Kilbride surpassing their world record of 26 consecutive league wins, Dutch side Ajax were on hand to make a special presentation

East Kilbride have beaten mighty Ajax's world record for consecutive victories by achieving their 27th in a row on Saturday.

The Ajax team of 1971-72 was graced by greats of the game such as Johan Cruyff, Jonny Rep and Johan Neeskens.

The Lowland League team's heroes in their 3-1 win over BSC Glasgow were the slightly lesser-known part-time professionals Declan Hughes - who scored twice - and Ross McNeill.

Ross McNeil of East Kilbride (9) celebrates scoring the second goal
Image: Ross McNeil of East Kilbride (9) celebrates scoring the second goal

Twelve of East Kilbride's wins came at the end of last season, with a dozen more giving them a perfect record this season.

At the end of the game there was a video message to the club from former Ajax and Manchester United keeper Edwin van der Sar, who congratulated the club on their achievement, 

EAST KILBRIDE, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 05: The East Kilbride players and staff celebrate with beer presented by Ajax club officials after winning there 27th ga
Image: A van full of Dutch beer supplied by Ajax arrived for the players and fans

And Ajax also sent a van filled with Champagne and 27 crates of Dutch beer onto the pitch which the players distributed to fans.

A post on the official EK Twitter account read: "Many thanks to @AFCAjax and @vdsar1970 for the message of congratulations and the 27 crates of beer! Touch of class!" 

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Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff playing for AFC Ajax, June 1971. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Image: Johan Cruyff, pictured in 1971, was part of an Ajax team which won 26 games in a row

Manager Martin Laughlan said: "It's the biggest achievement in the club's history. And it's the biggest achievement in my career so far. I underachieved in my playing career and I am determined not to do the same as a manager.

"To surpass the legend Johan Cruyff's record with Ajax is surreal."

EAST KILBRIDE, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 05: East Kilbride players celebrate their first goal of the game by Declan Hughes during  Ferrari Packaging Lowland Leag
Image: East Kilbride players celebrate their first goal by Declan Hughes

East Kilbride, from the town of the same name just outside Glasgow, were founded in 1871 but eventually went out of business.

However, they were reborn six years ago with former Celtic and Wales striker John Hartson the club's honorary president.

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