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."
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.
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.