Ajax secured a 3-1 victory over Shelbourne in the first leg of their Conference League third qualifying round tie at Tallaght, according to independent.ie. The Dutch club dominated much of the match, creating numerous chances, but allowed Shelbourne to score late in the game.
Ajax’s goal-scorers included Mika Godts, who contributed to the win, and others, as reported by press.rs. The result puts Ajax in a strong position, though they will need to maintain their performance in the return leg.
Coach Michel expressed disappointment with the result, stating that Ajax had more opportunities and should have controlled the game better, as noted in telegraaf.nl. He emphasized the importance of keeping key players like Mika Godts in the team.
The match was officiated by Atilla Karaoğlan, who will oversee the encounter, as mentioned by cumhuriyet.com.tr. The second leg is set to take place in Ireland, where Shelbourne will look to overturn the deficit.
