Failed to Stem The Pace of The Eagles Even Though Erik Ten Hag's Squad Dominated The Game
The results of Ajax vs Benfica, the 2nd leg of the Champions League last 16, ended with a score of 0-1, Wednesday (16/3/2022) early morning WIB. Erik Ten Hag's side dominated the game for 45 minutes of the first half. A number of opportunities Anthony and Blind from the wing that threatens Benfica's 16 pass box.
However, a number of these opportunities failed to be converted into goals.
Benfica actually managed to score in the second half despite losing control of the ball.
Darwin Nunez managed to convert Alejandro Grimaldo's free kick with his header.
With this result, the Eagles, nicknamed Benfica, escaped 3-2 on aggregate over Ajax.
However, a number of these opportunities failed to be converted into goals.
Benfica actually managed to score in the second half despite losing control of the ball.
Darwin Nunez managed to convert Alejandro Grimaldo's free kick with his header.
With this result, the Eagles, nicknamed Benfica, escaped 3-2 on aggregate over Ajax.
The course of the match
At the beginning of the first half, Ajax put pressure on the left wing.
Anthony had a chance from Blind's cross, but his header narrowly crossed the Benfica goal.
In the 7th minute Sebastian Haller had struck the ball into Benfica's goal after receiving Dusan Tadic's pass.
However, the goal was disallowed by the line referee because Tadic was in an offside position.
Three minutes later it was Edson Alvarez's turn to change the scoreboard.
He took advantage of his partner's bait from a corner, but his header was still wide of the Vlachodimos goal.
Erik Ten Hag's team dominated the game until the 20th minute.
Several attempts were made by Daley Blind from the left.
However, that effort can still be thwarted by Benfica players.
Ajax more often launch attacks from the wing, either Blind or Anthony.
Crosses that rely on top balls towards the heart of Benfica's defense can still be blocked by the opponent.
Ajax's Anthony had a good chance to score after he opened up space.
But unfortunately, his shot that went to the left corner of the Banfica goal could still be saved by Vlachodimos.
Until the halftime break, no goals were scored, the score remained 0-0.
Early in the second half, Dusan Tadic created space for himself.
He managed to trick the Benfica players not far from the penalty box.
Calmly, he fired a trial shot, but it still bounced over the Benfica goal.
The match was still dominated by Ajax until the middle of the second half.
Anthony and Dusan Tadic took turns producing chances, but neither of them managed to score.
Instead of pressing for goals, Ajax conceded earlier than Benfica.
Starting from Alejandro Grimaldo's free kick, Darwin Nunez managed to convert it into a goal with his header.
At the beginning of the first half, Ajax put pressure on the left wing.
Anthony had a chance from Blind's cross, but his header narrowly crossed the Benfica goal.
In the 7th minute Sebastian Haller had struck the ball into Benfica's goal after receiving Dusan Tadic's pass.
However, the goal was disallowed by the line referee because Tadic was in an offside position.
Three minutes later it was Edson Alvarez's turn to change the scoreboard.
He took advantage of his partner's bait from a corner, but his header was still wide of the Vlachodimos goal.
Erik Ten Hag's team dominated the game until the 20th minute.
Several attempts were made by Daley Blind from the left.
However, that effort can still be thwarted by Benfica players.
Ajax more often launch attacks from the wing, either Blind or Anthony.
Crosses that rely on top balls towards the heart of Benfica's defense can still be blocked by the opponent.
Ajax's Anthony had a good chance to score after he opened up space.
But unfortunately, his shot that went to the left corner of the Banfica goal could still be saved by Vlachodimos.
Until the halftime break, no goals were scored, the score remained 0-0.
Early in the second half, Dusan Tadic created space for himself.
He managed to trick the Benfica players not far from the penalty box.
Calmly, he fired a trial shot, but it still bounced over the Benfica goal.
The match was still dominated by Ajax until the middle of the second half.
Anthony and Dusan Tadic took turns producing chances, but neither of them managed to score.
Instead of pressing for goals, Ajax conceded earlier than Benfica.
Starting from Alejandro Grimaldo's free kick, Darwin Nunez managed to convert it into a goal with his header.
Score 0-1 for Benfica's advantage.
Until 7 minutes of extra time ended, Benfica managed to maintain a 0-1 advantage over Ajax while ensuring the Champions League quarter-finals.
Lineup
Ajax
Onana, Blind, Martinez, Timber, Mazraoui, Gravenberch, Alvarez, Berghuis, Anthony, Dusan Tadic, Sebastian Haller.
Coach: Erik Ten Hag
Benfica
Vlachodimos, Vertonghen, Otamendi, Gilberto, Alex Grimaldo, Weigl, Silva, Taarabt, Everton, Ramos, Nunez.
Coach: Nelson Veissimo
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