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."
Ajax have won the tumultuous return leg against Union Saint-Gilloise on aggregate. The match in the Johan Cruijff ArenA ended 1-2, 3-2 on aggregate. Kenneth Taylor converted a penalty from the spot, scoring on behalf of Ajax in extra time.
After successfully overcoming Union Saint-Gilloise, Ajax will face either Olympique Lyon or Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16. The draw for the next round will take place on Friday at 13:00 CET.
Davy Klaassen reached the magical milestone of 100 goals for Ajax against Heracles. A few days after this achievement, Remko Pasveer and Steven Berghuis played a prank on the midfielder. After training, Klaassen returned to his car to find it filled with 100 footballs. "I didn't noticed it at all."