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First win secured for Ajax with late goals from substitutes Tolu and Ouazane against Atalanta

Ajax claimed their first Conference League win by defeating Atalanta 2-0 with late goals from substitutes Tolu Arokodare and Abdellah Ouazane. The home victory at the Johan Cruijff Arena marks the first time in over two decades that Ajax has beaten an Italian club on home soil in Europe.

Ajax secured their first points in the Conference League with a 2-0 victory over Atalanta at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Despite dominating the match and creating numerous scoring opportunities, the hosts struggled to find the back of the net for the majority of the game. Striker Marcos Leonardo was unable to end his goalscoring drought, and the team faced frustration as Atalanta successfully defended their goal. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 87th minute when substitute Tolu Arokodare capitalized on a long ball from Youri Baas to break the deadlock. Moments later, 17-year-old talent Abdellah Ouazane sealed the win with a clinical strike from a difficult angle. This result marks the first time since 2002 that Ajax has defeated an Italian opponent at home in a European competition. The victory provides a significant boost for Míchel Sánchez's side as they look to build momentum and defensive stability within the tournament.

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