# Ajax beats Shelbourne 3-1 in Conference League qualifier > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ajax-preseason-friendly-matches > Updated: 2026-08-06T14:19:49.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 5. Ajax’s 3‑1 win over Shelbourne at the Johan Cruyff Arena on 6 August was confirmed by the latest match report. Mika Godts converted a sixth‑minute penalty, Owen Wijndal added a second after a Steven Berghuis cross, and Kasper Dolberg sealed the third in the second half. Shelbourne’s Daniel Kelly scored a late consolation. Goalkeeper Maarten Paes kept a clean sheet until the final goal, while Julian Brandt made his Ajax debut as a substitute. The result leaves Ajax with a solid aggregate lead heading into the return leg in Dublin, maintaining their strong start to the 2026‑27 season. ## Claims - Ajax Amsterdam beat Shelbourne FC 3-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League qualification at Johan Cruyff Arena. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Maarten Paes started as goalkeeper for Ajax and made two saves. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mika Godts scored a penalty for Ajax in the 6th minute. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Owen Wijndal scored Ajax’s second goal in the 22nd minute. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Kasper Dolberg scored Ajax’s third goal five minutes into the second half. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Daniel Kelly scored Shelbourne’s consolation goal in the 84th minute. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Eddie Beach made two notable saves for Shelbourne, including a penalty save. (single source) - Julian Brandt made his debut for Ajax as a substitute in the match. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Ajax defeats Shelbourne 3-1 in Conference League first leg Ajax beat Shelbourne 3-1 in Amsterdam, Maarten Paes started, Julian Brandt debuted, and the result puts Ajax ahead for the second leg in Dublin. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ajax-set-for-major-summer-signing-says-ronald-de-boer ### 2026-08-04: Ajax advances in Conference League after 3-1 win over Shelbourne Ajax beat Shelbourne 3-1 and Braga won 1-0 over Dinamo Minsk in the Conference League third‑qualifying round; Twente thrashed DAC 6-0. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israeli-football-clubs-play-european-qualifiers-at-neutral-venues-due-to-security-concerns ### 2026-08-02: Ajax beats Volendam 3-1 as it gears up for Conference League tie with Shelbourne Ajax beat Volendam 3‑1 in pre‑season, with new signings scoring, as it prepares for Conference League qualifiers versus Shelbourne; a UEFA draw set possible play‑off opponents for Dutch clubs. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ajax-readies-squad-for-conference-league-tie-against-shelbourne ### 2026-07-27: Ajax vs Volendam friendly match only on KIJK Pay‑Per‑View Ajax and FC Volendam’s preseason friendly on 2 Aug will be streamed only on KIJK for €3.99, sparking fan criticism over the extra pay‑per‑view charge. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ajax-vs-volendam-friendly-match-only-on-kijk-payperview ### 2026-07-15: Ajax draws 1-1 with VfL Bochum in preseason friendly Ajax drew 1‑1 with VfL Bochum in a preseason friendly; Caio Henrique opened scoring, Reverson’s own goal equalised. The match was streamed live on Ajax channels. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ajax-play-vfl-bochum-in-preseason-friendly --- Cite as: Ajax beats Shelbourne 3-1 in Conference League qualifier. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ajax-preseason-friendly-matches