Thanks to two fine goals from Christian Rasmussen and Jorthy Mokio, Ajax will head into Thursday’s home leg against Union Saint-Gilloise with the advantage. Watch the full trip to Brussels from start to finish here.
Ajax made an excellent start to their two-legged tie against Union Saint-Gilloise. The Amsterdam side secured a 0-2 victory on Belgian soil, thanks to goals from Christian Rasmussen and Jorthy Mokio. The return leg will take place next week at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
Lucas Rosa was a happy man after Ajax’s 2-0 win against Union Saint-Gilloise. The right-back made his first appearance for the Amsterdam club and looked back on his debut with satisfaction. "I did what I had to do."
Oliver Edvardsen reflected on a memorable European debut for Ajax. The Norwegian marked his first start with an assist for Christian Rasmussen’s opening goal. “I feel at home”, Edvardsen said about his first weeks in Amsterdam. “It’s a great group, and the boys have been really welcoming.”