Unseen hero hauls Ajax level against Excelsior | OneFootball

Tolu Arokodare dragged Ajax level in the 64th minute with a close-range finish, ensuring a 2-2 draw against Excelsior. The towering forward changed the tie after coming on, turning pressure into penalty-box threat.

Introduced in the 62nd minute, he immediately threatened with a header that drifted wide (64.). Moments later he swept in Oscar Gloukh's pass from inside the six-yard area to level.

He kept asking the same question from crosses, dominating in the air and forcing blocks. From a corner he glanced a header against the left post (87.).

Arokodare finished with nine attempts, 12 touches in the box and five aerials won, the clearest focal point for Godenzonen as they chased parity and momentum.

With Ajax funnelling deliveries from wide areas, his movement across the near post and aggressive positioning pinned Excelsior's centre-backs and sustained attacking pressure.

Godenzonen host NEC Nijmegen next. Excelsior welcome Groningen.