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Ajax secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Vojvodina in Novi Sad, Serbia, in the second preliminary round of the UEFA Conference League. This was Ajax's first official match of the season and the debut of Spanish coach Michel on the bench. Captain Davy Klaassen opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, but Vojvodina equalized through Petar Sukacev in the 28th minute. Ajax regained the lead just before halftime via Steven Berghuis (37th). After the break, Oscar Gloukh scored a powerful strike in the 52nd minute to make it 3-1. In stoppage time, 18-year-old Mohamed Abdalla scored his first professional goal (90th+3) to seal the 4-1 win. With a three-goal lead, Ajax is well-placed to advance to the third preliminary round, where the winner between Shelbourne and Kalju would await.
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Ajax launched their season in mid-July with a surprising appearance in the second preliminary round of the Conference League. After finishing fifth in the Eredivisie last season, the Ajacians began their European campaign in Serbia on the pitch of Vojvodina. For the official debut of Spanish manager Michel on the bench, the team handled the first appointment with authority, winning 4-1.
First-Half Action
Captain Davy Klaassen set the tone as early as the 3rd minute. His volley, initially pushed away by goalkeeper Dragan Rosic, came back to his feet to open the scoring. Despite an equalizer from Petar Sukacev in the 28th minute, Ajax quickly regained the lead thanks to Steven Berghuis just before halftime (37th).
Second-Half Dominance
After the break, the Dutch side pulled away decisively. Mika Godts eliminated his opponent before perfectly setting up Oscar Gloukh, whose powerful strike from the penalty spot left Rosic with no chance (52nd minute).
The evening concluded with a historic moment. Thrown into the deep end in the 90th minute, Mohamed Abdalla needed only a few moments to score his first professional goal (90th+3).
Looking Ahead
With a three-goal lead ahead of the return leg at the Johan Cruyff Arena next Thursday (July 30, 8:00 PM), Ajax is ideally placed to reach the third preliminary round. There, the winner of the double-header between Shelbourne (Ireland) and Kalju (Estonia) would await them.
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Ajax beats Vojvodina 4-1 in Conference League first leg