Kevin Mac Allister opened the score on behalf of the Belgian team in the 16th minute. Shortly after, another goal, this one by Sofiane Boufal, was disallowed. Ajax defended their own goal more than creating opportunities to find the opponent’s goal. When the first half was well underway, Davy Klaassen received a red card and got sent off after a foul in the box. Union Saint-Gilloise were awarded a penalty, which Promise David took and scored. The score after regular playing time was 0-2.
Ajax started the extra time with fresh energy and power, looking for a goal. They were awarded a penalty after a handball in extra time, which Kenneth Taylor converted from the spot. Both teams continued hunting for more points. Union Saint-Golloise continued to put pressure and came close to finding the net a few more times, but a resilient Ajax defended their goal successfully.
The two possible opponents for the next round are Eintracht Frankfurt and Olympique Lyonnais. The next European matches will be played on March 6 (home) and March 13 (away). The draw will take place tomorrow at 13:00.
Ajax - Union Saint-Gilloise 1-2 (after extra time)
16. Mac Allister 0-1
28. David 0-2 (p.)
93. Taylor 1-2 (p.)
Ajax: Pasveer, Rosa (61. Godts), Sutalo, Rugani (46. Kaplan), Hato, Klaassen, Mokio (91. Henderson), Fitz-Jim, Rasmussen (41. Taylor), Berghuis (46. Traoré), Edvardsen (46. Gaaei)
