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Ajax players help give standing ovation to third tier striker Devin Plank of Excelsior Massluis who made his first appearance since being diagnosed with cancer in 2020 during emotional Dutch Cup clash Ajax beat third tier side Excelsior Massluis 9-0 in the Dutch Cup on Thursday Ajax then gave opposition striker Devin Plank a standing ovation late in the tie Plank, 20, was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in his fibula last year Thursday night was his first appearance back on the pitch since being diagnosed The striker - battling chemotherapy - was told he could only play for two minutes Both sets of players stopped the game to welcome Plank back in the last minute
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Ajax players joined third tier side Excelsior Massluis in welcoming an opposition player battling cancer onto the pitch with a standing ovation in their Dutch Cup match.
Excelsior youngster Devin Plank was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in his fibula nearly a year ago and had not played since October 2020 - until he was brought on as a last-minute substitute in his side's 9-0 defeat away at the Eredivisie giants on Thursday.
The emotional moment towards the end of the game saw Plank enter the pitch with all 22 players standing by the touchline to welcome him onto the turf for his first appearance since his diagnosis.
