Amsterdam - Ajax Amsterdam returned on Tuesday with a precious draw from Greek territory in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League.
Ajax drew 2-2 at PAOK Thessaloniki in a thrilling match from both sides.
Ajax, with a 2-2 draw or a positive draw in the second leg, are enough to snatch a place in the final round of preliminary rounds.
Moroccan star Hakim Ziach starred in the match and took an active part in the match, scoring for Ajax early in the 10th minute of a direct free kick from a very difficult angle.
Ziyech with the freekick goal for Ajax #UCL pic.twitter.com/I5abXzUIF9 - The Sportz Zone (@SportzGlobal) August 6, 2019 |
But PAOK rose up with two goals through Chuba Akpum and Brazilian Leo Matos in the 32nd and 39th minutes.
Ajax equalized in the 57th minute through Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, making the game more difficult for both teams, but the Dutch team managed to restrain the Greek team at home and return a draw with a winning flavor.
UEFA Champions League Qualifying Round 3 |
STATISTICS Moroccan star Hakim Ziach in the 2-2 Ajax Amsterdam match |