Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare delivered a sensational performance off the bench, scoring a goal and providing an assist to secure Ajax’s 2-0 victory over Atalanta in Thursday’s UEFA Conference League clash.
The Nigerian international, making his second appearance in the competition, was introduced in the 66th minute and wasted no time making a decisive impact.
After a tightly contested match where both sides probed for an opening, Ajax finally broke the deadlock late in the game when Arokodare found the back of the net in the 87th minute.
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Trailing by a goal, Atalanta pushed numbers forward in search of an equalizer, leaving crucial gaps at the back. Ajax ruthlessly capitalized on the space during stoppage time, with Arokodare turning provider to set up Abdellah Ouazane for the insurance goal in the 93rd minute.
Despite late pressure from the visitors, Ajax’s backline held firm to secure a clean sheet and cap off a comfortable 2-0 triumph.
