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Ajax defeats Atalanta 2-0 in UEFA Conference League
Ajax secured their first points of the UEFA Conference League league phase with a 2-0 victory over Atalanta at the Johan Cruijff Arena. The match remained scoreless for much of the game until late in the second half.
Tolu Arokodare, who entered the match as a substitute in the 66th minute, broke the deadlock in the 87th minute by finishing a pass from Youri Baas. In stoppage time, 17-year-old Abdellah Ouazane doubled the lead, scoring from a tight angle after receiving an assist from Arokodare.
The win marks a significant turnaround for Ajax following an opening defeat to Hajduk Split. For Atalanta, the loss marks their second consecutive defeat in the competition. Following the match, Atalanta coach Maurizio Sarri expressed frustration regarding officiating and the use of VAR.
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Abdellah Ouazane · Ajax · Ajax Amsterdam · Atalanta · Atalanta BC · Jan Peters · Johan Cruijff Arena · Maurizio Sarri · Tolu Arokodare · UEFA Conference League