EUROPE LEAGUE. Ajax makes a fool of themselves, Rangers lose at Old Trafford despite a gem from Cyriel Dessers

EUROPE LEAGUE. Ajax makes a fool of themselves, Rangers lose at Old Trafford despite a gem from Cyriel Dessers
EUROPE LEAGUE. Ajax makes a fool of themselves, Rangers lose at Old Trafford despite a gem from Cyriel Dessers

RFS – Ajax 1-0

Ajax has made an immortal fool of itself in Europe. Instead of completing the Dutch party after the previous victories over PSV, Feyenoord, AZ and FC Twente, Francesco Farioli’s team suffered against the puny RFS from Latvia. The team from Amsterdam – with Mika Godts on the field for 73 minutes – were able to do good business in Riga for a place in the first eight, which provides a direct ticket for the eighth finals, but were left with shame after a late goal by Adam Markhiev. jaws to the locker room. And that despite 70 percent ball possession.

In the standings, Ajax is stuck at 10 points and sixteenth place, RFS is thirtieth with 5 points and therefore eliminated from the Europa League.

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Man United – Rangers 2-1

Just shy of a stunt by Philippe Clement and Rangers FC. At Old Trafford, referee Erik Lambrechts took the leading role after 24 minutes by disallowing Matthijs de Ligt’s opener due to a prior error. The Scots then fell behind due to a blunder by goalkeeper Jack Butland. But just before the end, Cyriel Dessers scored with a real striker’s goal to make it 1-1. Harry Maguire slumped over an alleged pushing error, but the goal counted. Yet the home team still won after a goal from Bruno Fernandes.

Manchester United has 15 points and is in fourth place. Rangers are thirteenth with 11 points and are therefore assured of at least a place in the intermediate round.

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Lazio 3-1 Real Sociedad

After about half an hour the match had already been played in the Stadio Olimpico. Lazio took the lead after five minutes through Mario Gila, after which Mattia Zaccagni and Valentin Castellanos made it 3-0. The visitors were already up to ten and were only able to soften in the end through a goal by Ander Barrenetxea.

The Romans lead the way in the Europa League with a strong 19 out of 21, while the Basques from Sociedad are eighteenth with 10 points.

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Frankfurt – Ferencvaros 2-0

At the same time, Arthur Theate and Frankfurt won 2-0 against Ferencvaros at home. Can Yilmaz Uzun and Hugo Ekitike scored for the Germans, who thanks to the victory are at the top with 16 points and did an excellent job with a view to the top 8. Ferencvaros (9) is 22nd and still has to work hard on the final match day. in view of the top 24.

AZ – Roma 1-0

AZ of coach Maarten Martens did not get a single ball inside the posts for 80 minutes in front of their own audience. The Dutch mainly defended well against the visitors from Rome. Until Troy Parrott scored the winning goal out of nowhere. For the Italians, Alexis Saelemaekers received a yellow card and 74 minutes of playing time.

Both teams remain stuck in the belly of the rankings. AZ (14th) has 11 points, Roma (17th) is stuck at 9 points. This currently puts them in good position for a place in the top 24.

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Hoffenheim – Tottenham 2-3

No fewer than five goals in Germany. Tottenham seemed to be taking three points after just 22 minutes after goals from James Maddison and Son, but after the break Hoffenheim made it exciting again through Anton Stach. Son again gave Spurs some breathing space, but in the end there was still trembling after a goal from David Ngabi.

Tottenham has 14 points after seven matchdays, which puts it fourth for the time being. Hoffenheim is only 28th with 6 points.

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Malmö – Twente 2-3

Also five goals in Sweden. Sem Steijn gave the visitors from the Netherlands the lead with a striking penalty, but just four minutes later Lasse Berg Johnsen scored the equalizer. Twente seemed assured of victory through Ricky van Wolfswinkel – again on a penalty – and Gustaf Lagerbielke, but Anders Christiansen forced an exciting ending, without success for the home team.

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Fenerbahçe – 0-0

At the same time, Lyon played a scoreless draw against Fenerbahçe. Malick Fofana was at the kick-off for the French, but had to be taken off due to an injury just before half-time. Lyon

Lyon is in good shape with 14 points and has a place in the top 8 and a ticket for the eighth finals in its own hands, Fenerbahçe (9) will have to fight for a place in the top 24 on the final match day.

Other results:

Viktoria Plzen – Anderlecht 2-0

Bodo Glimt – Maccabi Tel-Aviv 3-1

Porto – Olympiakos 0-1

Qarabag – FCSB 2-3

Ludogorets – Central Jutland 0-2

Elfsborg – 1-0

PAOK – Slavia Prague 2-0

Union – Braga 2-1

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