Ajax beat Atalanta with two late goals

In the second round of the UEFA Conference League, Ajax faced Italian side Atalanta at home. The first half of the match at the Johan Cruyff Arena ended goalless.

In the second half, both teams searched for a goal, but Ajax broke the deadlock in the final stages. In the 87th minute, Toluwalase Arokodare got on the ball from an assist by Youri Baas and put it in the net to give the home side the lead.

This time Arokodare was the provider, and his pass found Abdellah Ouazane, who made it 2-0. No further goals came in the remaining time, and Ajax left the pitch with a win.

With this result, Ajax have three points from their two Conference League matches, one win and one defeat. Atalanta, coached by Maurizio Sarri, remain in 15th place with three points after two matches.