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Ajax earn first Conference League points with win over Atalanta

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Ajax earn first Conference League points with win over Atalanta
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Ajax secured their first points in the Conference League with a 2-0 victory against Atalanta on October 22. The Dutch team scored two late goals, with substitutes Tolu Arokodare netting in the 87th minute and Abdellah Ouazane adding one in stoppage time. This match highlighted Ajax's competitiveness in the tournament, amidst other significant results from the day. Panathinaikos triumphed over Kairat Almaty 5-1, and Lugano defeated Getafe 5-2 in Spain, both earning important victories and leading the standings. Additionally, Brann won 4-1 against Kauno Zalgiris, and Trabzonspor achieved a 2-0 win over Hearts.

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  • •Ajax beats Atalanta 2-0 with late goals from Arokodare and Ouazane.
  • •Panathinaikos won 5-1 against Kairat Almaty.
  • •Lugano secured a 5-2 victory over Getafe in Spain.
  • •Brann won 4-1 against Kauno Zalgiris.
  • •Trabzonspor achieved a 2-0 victory against Hearts.
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Ajax beat Atalanta 2-0 with two late goals in the Conference League on Thursday, in a fixture more at home in one of the higher-profile UEFA competitions. Substitutes Tolu Arokodare, in the 87th minute, and Abdellah Ouazane in stoppage time clinched the Dutch side's first points in the competition.

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