Ajax defeats Shelbourne 3-1 in Conference League first leg
Ajax Amsterdam secured a 3-1 victory over Irish side Shelbourne at the Johan Cruyff Arena in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League qualifier. Mika Godts opened the scoring from the spot in the sixth minute, followed by a second goal from Owen Wijndal after a cross from Steven Berghuis. In the second half Kasper Dolberg added a third, while Shelbourne reduced the deficit late on through Daniel Kelly.
Indonesia‑born goalkeeper Maarten Paes started for Ajax, making two saves and keeping a clean sheet. The match also marked the debut of Julian Brandt, who came on in the second half after his recent transfer to Ajax. Shelbourne’s Eddie Beach was praised by manager John Russell for his seven saves, including a penalty‑save that sparked a brief surge of confidence for the visitors.
The win gives Ajax a solid advantage heading into the return leg in Dublin, where they will look to protect their aggregate lead.
Entities: Ajax Amsterdam · Daniel Kelly · Edson Álvarez · Jordi Cruijff · Julian Brandt · Kasper Dolberg · Maarten Paes · Michel Sánchez · Mika Godts · Peer Koopmeiners · Ronald de Boer · Shelbourne FC
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Eddie Beach made two notable saves for Shelbourne, including a penalty save. (9359d5db-3d78-4c7b-b9d5-78b38d861593)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Maarten Paes started as goalkeeper for Ajax and made two saves. (f49ebb3d-a195-4e62-96da-9c536bf9d8d6, db7ed58a-95aa-43b5-9dc2-57e0cd2202e9, 7ebb6f1b-43a5-4bab-ba0c-6fb68185f92b)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Daniel Kelly scored Shelbourne’s consolation goal in the 84th minute. (f49ebb3d-a195-4e62-96da-9c536bf9d8d6, db7ed58a-95aa-43b5-9dc2-57e0cd2202e9, 7ebb6f1b-43a5-4bab-ba0c-6fb68185f92b)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kasper Dolberg scored Ajax’s third goal five minutes into the second half. (f49ebb3d-a195-4e62-96da-9c536bf9d8d6, db7ed58a-95aa-43b5-9dc2-57e0cd2202e9, 7ebb6f1b-43a5-4bab-ba0c-6fb68185f92b)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mika Godts scored a penalty for Ajax in the 6th minute. (f49ebb3d-a195-4e62-96da-9c536bf9d8d6, db7ed58a-95aa-43b5-9dc2-57e0cd2202e9, 7ebb6f1b-43a5-4bab-ba0c-6fb68185f92b)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Owen Wijndal scored Ajax’s second goal in the 22nd minute. (f49ebb3d-a195-4e62-96da-9c536bf9d8d6, db7ed58a-95aa-43b5-9dc2-57e0cd2202e9, 7ebb6f1b-43a5-4bab-ba0c-6fb68185f92b)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Julian Brandt made his debut for Ajax as a substitute in the match. (34b97abc-41a3-4fbd-8df5-7c1665797337)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Ajax Amsterdam beat Shelbourne FC 3-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League qualification at Johan Cruyff Arena. (9359d5db-3d78-4c7b-b9d5-78b38d861593, f49ebb3d-a195-4e62-96da-9c536bf9d8d6, db7ed58a-95aa-43b5-9dc2-57e0cd2202e9, 7ebb6f)