Apoel went into the game with Ajax in the UEFA Champions League qualifying stage with big hopes after a goalless draw in the first leg in Nicosia

Again VAR played a big part even although it was always going to be a big tadk for the Cypriot team
The first half Apoel held back and played defensively and trying to attack on the break.

The Ajax goal came just before half time
In the 43rd minute when Ziyechs cross was headed into the Apoel goal by Alvarez.

Ajac moved on the second half VAR ruled out a second Ajax goal and an Apoel goal.

Ajax went onto score a winning goal when Tadic smashed the ball in to the back of the net from the edge of the box

Ajax will now be in the draw for the group stages of the Champions League on Thursday while Apoel will compete in the group stages of the Europa League with the draw taking place on Friday.

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