Younes loses play-off home game with Ajax

After their failure to qualify for the Champions League, Confederations Cup winner Amin Younes and Ajax also face an upwards battle to reach the group stages of the Europa League. The Dutch team lost 1-0 against Norwegian champions Rosenborg Trondheim in front of a home crowd at the Johan Cruijff Arena.

The winning goal came late on in the second half, Nigerian Samuel Adegbenro scoring in the 77th minute. Ajax will travel to Norway next Thursday with the game kicking off at 20:45 (CEST).

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After their failure to qualify for the Champions League, Confederations Cup winner Amin Younes and Ajax also face an upwards battle to reach the group stages of the Europa League. The Dutch team lost 1-0 against Norwegian champions Rosenborg Trondheim in front of a home crowd at the Johan Cruijff Arena.

The winning goal came late on in the second half, Nigerian Samuel Adegbenro scoring in the 77th minute. Ajax will travel to Norway next Thursday with the game kicking off at 20:45 (CEST).