Ajax secured victory over Union Saint-Gilloise on Thursday with two brilliant goals. The match in Brussels was goalless at half-time, but in the second half, Christian Rasmussen and Jorthy Mokio found the net in style, sealing a 0-2 win. The return leg in the UEFA Europa League takes place next week at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. This is Union Saint-Gilloise - Ajax in 120 seconds.
Lucas Rosa was a happy man after Ajax’s 2-0 win against Union Saint-Gilloise. The right-back made his first appearance for the Amsterdam club and looked back on his debut with satisfaction. "I did what I had to do."
Oliver Edvardsen reflected on a memorable European debut for Ajax. The Norwegian marked his first start with an assist for Christian Rasmussen’s opening goal. “I feel at home”, Edvardsen said about his first weeks in Amsterdam. “It’s a great group, and the boys have been really welcoming.”
Ajax is well on course to reach the UEFA Europa League Round of 16. The Amsterdam side claimed a 0-2 victory over Union Saint-Gilloise in Brussels, securing an excellent position for the return leg in Amsterdam next week.