😳 Controversy strikes as Ajax denied possible opener against USG

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Andrew Thompson·13 February 2025

😳 Controversy strikes as Ajax denied possible opener against USG

Dutch giants Ajax may already have cause to feel aggrieved tonight in their Europa League round of 32 clash with Belgian upstarts Union Saint-Gilloise.

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After having missed out on automatic qualification to the knockout stage by just a single point, the campaign presses on for De Godenzonen, but a missed chance to take an early lead could ultimately define the tie.

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Ajax thought they had opened the scoring at Stade Roi Baudouin in the 10th minute when Steven Berghuis' inswinging corner was flicked on before the ball looked to have crossed the line before being cleared away.

This was NOT given as a goal for Ajax!
– Thursday, 13 February 2025

Still images and replay show that perhaps the ball may have crossed, but without definitive proof, the match remains level at one-all.

You be the judge!

📸 BRUNO FAHY

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