Ajax Scrapes Through Against Union Saint-Gilloise

Ajax survived a dramatic and controversial return leg against Union Saint-Gilloise, ultimately winning 3-2 on aggregate despite losing the match 1-2 at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.  Kenneth Taylor's extra-time penalty proved decisive for the Dutch side.

Union Saint-Gilloise took an early lead through Kevin Mac Allister in the 16th minute.  A subsequent goal by Sofiane Boufal was disallowed.  Ajax struggled to create chances and their task became significantly harder when Davy Klaassen was sent off for a foul in the box, resulting in a penalty that Promise David converted to give the Belgian side a 2-0 lead at the end of regular time.

Facing elimination, Ajax showed renewed vigor in extra time.  They were awarded a penalty for handball, which Taylor calmly slotted home.  Despite sustained pressure from Union Saint-Gilloise, who came close to scoring again, Ajax's defense held firm, securing their place in the next round.