Samuel Dahl reveals key factor in Ajax – Benfica win: “Important” | OneFootball

Samuel Dahl was one of the heroes of the Eagles' triumph over Ajax – Benfica, by 2-0. At the end of the fifth round match of the Champions League, the Swedish international, who opened the scoring, highlighted the support of the Clube da Luz fans, stating that the victory belongs as much to the players as to them.

"I am very happy, it was my first goal in the competition. But the most important thing is the three points", said Samuel Dahl, 22, who, following a corner kick at six minutes, fired an authentic rocket into the back of the net, opening the scoring in Ajax – Benfica.

"There are ups and downs during any game. We started well, then we dropped a bit and they had more possession and created some scoring opportunities. In the second half we had more control and in the end we secured the three points,” added Samuel Dahl, analyzing the match.

“The fans were very important for our performance. Their support in this way, at home or away, is always very important. This victory is as much theirs as it is ours", concluded Samuel Dahl, lavishly praising the red contingent that was present and made themselves heard in Ajax – Benfica.

This season, wearing the Benfica jersey, Samuel Dahl – valued at 9 million euros – played 23 matches: 11 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, eight in the Champions League, two in the Taça de Portugal, one in the Taça da Liga, and another in the Supertaça. In the 1,902 minutes he was on the field, the Swede scored two goals and made one assist.

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