Ajax beat Atalanta 2–0 in the Conference League on 22 October, ESPN’s record confirms.
Tolu Arokodare broke the deadlock in the 87th minute, then assisted Abdellah Ouazane for the second at 90+3. The late goals settled a contest that had remained goalless for most of its duration.
Match statistics
| Statistic | Ajax Amsterdam | Atalanta |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 60.6% | 39.4% |
| Total shots | 21 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 9 |
Statistics source: ESPN.
An on-target advantage decided late
Ajax had seven shots on target to Atalanta’s one, from twenty-one and sixteen attempts respectively. Yet the opening goal arrived only in the 87th minute. The figures indicate a stronger on-target threat from the hosts without implying the result was secure before the late breakthrough.
Archive or illustrative image: Tolu Arokodare at an earlier match; not from the event reported here.
Source: ESPN.
Photo credit: Timmy96.
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