A European match for Ajax involves a lot of preparation. How does Ajax get ready? How is the stadium set up? What happens after the game? Ajax host Hein takes you along in a vlog, from 'matchday -1' to the tunnels after Ajax - Union Saint-Gilloise.
Ajax has survived a nerve-wracking and thrilling battle against Union Saint-Gilloise. The Amsterdam side quickly fell 0-2 behind and was reduced to ten men, but a converted penalty by Kenneth Taylor in extra time secured a ticket to the last sixteen of the UEFA Europa League.
Goalkeeper Remko Pasveer had a hoarse voice after the bizarre match at the Johan Cruijff ArenA between Ajax and Union Saint-Gilloise. Ajax played with ten men for the majority of the match but fought their way to the next round. "We fought like lions to achieve this result."
Kenneth Taylor secured Ajax's place in the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League with a well placed penalty. After the match, the midfielder praised the fighting machine that Ajax has become. "Everyone has a really strong mentality. We've shown that not just today, but in other matches as well."