Ajax starts Europa League qualifiers with win, Twente loses
AFC Ajax has started the Europa League qualifiers with a strong foot forward. In an away match against Vojvodina, the Amsterdammers won 4-1. Davy Klaassen, Steven Berghuis, Oscar Gloukh, and Mohamed Abdalla scored for Ajax. Meanwhile, FC Twente lost at home to Ferencvaros 2-1, which means they have a tough away match in Hungary ahead.
What happened in the matches?
In Ajax's match against Vojvodina, Davy Klaassen put the Amsterdammers ahead. Peter Sukacev equalized quickly, but Steven Berghuis put Ajax back in front. Oscar Gloukh and Mohamed Abdalla sealed the 4-1 victory. For Twente, Lenny Joseph gave Ferencvaros the lead. Aske Adelgaard scored for Twente, but Joseph made it 2-1.
What does this mean for Ajax?
For Ajax, this is a positive start to the Europa League qualifiers. With a 4-1 win, they have a good foundation for the return match at home. The team, which finished fifth in the Eredivisie last season with 51 points (13W-12D-5L) and scored 57 goals while conceding 37, can now look forward to the next round with confidence.
What comes next?
Ajax will play at home against Vojvodina next week and will aim to secure qualification. Twente will travel to Hungary and will need to win to advance to the next round. If Twente is eliminated, they will play in the same round as Ajax in the Conference League.
