Got hammered 6-1 in the previous meeting at home ground [Johan Cruijff Arena] – in the UEFA Champions League group stage as first responders – and with an idea of redemption in the return fixture, Ajax were once again defeated.
A match that featured Ghana’s very own – Kudus Mohammed as the lead striker and top scorer for the Dutch champions in the competition.
He made less impact at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona as his side succumb to four goals to two [4-2] – sighting 27 touches, 2 shots attempts, 2 key passes, 4 won duels along with a rating of 6.4 according to sofascore.
A quite disappointing day for the 22-year-old who failed to score his fourth consecutive goal.
Elsewhere, in the same campaign – International mate Denis Odoi starred for Club Brugge alongside compatriot Kamal Sowah.
The duo, who was a vital member in their 2-0 triumph in the first leg, were able to hold Atletico Madrid to a goalless draw after heavy pressure saw Sowah red-carded for time wasting in Madrid.
With accumulated points of 10, the Belgian-based club are affirmed of round sixteenth (1/16), although two matches left.
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