Ajax holds 3-1 lead over Shelbourne in Conference League qualifying

Ajax holds a 3-1 advantage over Shelbourne heading into the second leg of their UEFA Conference League qualifying tie. The Dutch side secured the lead in the first leg at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, creating nine big chances during the match.

Shelbourne enters the return fixture at Tolka Park amidst a difficult run of form. The Irish club recently suffered a 1-2 defeat against St. Patrick's Athletic in a Dublin derby, marking their fourth consecutive loss in all competitions. During that match, Shelbourne also finished with ten men after Rodrigo Freitas received a second yellow card.

While Ajax seeks to advance to the final qualifying round, Shelbourne is currently fighting for position in the League of Ireland, sitting fifth in the standings.