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 22-year-old Swedish international, who opened the scoring, highlighted the support of the Clube da Luz fans, stating that they played an essential role in securing the three points.

"I am very happy, it was my first goal in the competition. But the most important thing is the three points", Samuel Dahl, 22, began by saying, who, following a corner kick in the sixth minute, 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 goal 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, giving high praise to the red contingent that was present and made themselves heard at 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 Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup, and another in the Super Cup. In the 1,902 minutes he was on the field, the Swede scored two goals and made one assist.

Check out the moment when Samuel Dahl received the man of the match award at Ajax - Benfica:

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