The Godenzonen regarded set to exit Europe, however Akpom got here up clutch for them
Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom scored a brace for Ajax to assist them to a 3-1 victory over AEK Athens of their last group stage recreation of the Europa League, Soccernet.ng reviews.
Akpom was on the beginning lineup when Ajax welcomed AEK Athens to the Johan Cruyff Area of their last group recreation of this season’s Europa League.
The previous Dutch champions had already been knocked out of the Europa League, however a win would assure them a spot within the Convention League. They didn’t have to attend for lengthy, as Akpom scored the opener for them within the fourth minute, leaping highest to attain a header. In response to Opta, Akpom’s objective was the quickest dwelling objective for Ajax since Luis Suarez’ in 2009.
4:02 – After simply 4 minutes and a pair of seconds, Chuba Akpom scored @AFCAjax‘ earliest dwelling objective in main European competitors since Luis Suárez towards Dinamo Zagreb in October 2009 (2 minutes and 20 seconds). Choo-choo. pic.twitter.com/Pgq8e3zsns
— OptaJohan (@OptaJohan) December 14, 2023
Levi Garcia pulled one again for AEK Athens within the eleventh minute, however Kenneth Taylor scored within the twentieth to place Ajax again in entrance.
The Dutch kings had different good probabilities to attain, however they did not convert and noticed our their 2-1 lead into the break.
The second half additionally had plenty of pleasure, as each groups pushed arduous to get the win. Nonetheless, it was Akpom who on the scoresheet once more within the 56th minute. The Nigerian attacker obtained a pleasant move from Arjany Martha on the appropriate of the assault. He had a marker on him, however he drifted into the field and struck a shot that simply crept beneath the AEK Athens goalie and nestled of their web.
Akpom had different probabilities to attain, however he fluffed his traces. Nonetheless, it didn’t matter a lot as Ajax ran out with the 3-1 win. The victory takes them to the Convention League, UEFA’s third tier competitors.
