Highlights Ajax – AEK Athens | European football after the winter

Ajax will still be playing European football after the winter break. The Ajax squad came out ahead of AEK Athens in the Johan Cruyff ArenA with 3-1. The Amsterdam goals came from Chuba Akpom (two) and Kenneth Taylor. With the win, Ajax overtook the Greeks in the group and will keep going in the UEFA Conference League in 2024.

Date: 14.12.2023

Photographer: AFC Ajax

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John van ‘t Schip’s team scored an early goal due to a header made by Chuba Akpom. But Ajax didn’t get to enjoy their lead long. Within five minutes, Levi Gracia scored the equaliser. He headed a free kick into the far corner.

The Ajacied gave little away in the first half, and Kenneth Taylor ensured Ajax the lead. After a great pass from Hato, he shot the ball into the goal.

Akpom ensured Ajax a safe 3-1 lead in the second half. After his second goal, the Brit got multiple chances to score Ajax’s fourth goal, but the final score remained 3-1.

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