Ajax Breaks UEFA Record with 34 Penalty Kicks in Shootout Against Panathinaikos
Friday, 16 August 2024, 11:00
Ajax Achieves Historic UEFA Milestone
Ajax's quest for victory against Panathinaikos reached an astonishing climax when the teams entered a penalty shootout that lasted an unprecedented 34 kicks. The match concluded with a score of 1-1 after extra time, forcing the thrilling shootout.
The Dramatic Shootout
- Ajax keeper Remko Pasveer made five impressive saves, showing remarkable skill and determination.
- Despite his outstanding performance, Ajax's Dutch international Brian Brobbey surprisingly missed two penalty attempts.
- In a thrilling finish, defender Anton Gaaei scored the winning penalty, sending Ajax to the next round.
Historical Context
This shootout not only showcased Ajax's resilience but also set a new UEFA record, surpassing the previous high of 32 kicks during the European U-21 Championship semi-final in 2007. Ajax will now move on to face Polish club Jagiellonia Bialystok in the playoff round.
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