Danilho Doekhi made the preliminary decision with his header to make it 3-1 Photo: ANNEGRET HILSE/REUTERS
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Robin Knoche, Josip Juranovic and Danilho Doekhi scored in a hard-fought game for the Berliners. The next big European opponent can come!
Union Berlin has made it into the round of 16 in the Europa League. The Bundesliga club, which is still undefeated this year, beat Ajax Amsterdam 3-1 (2-0) in the second leg of the second round.
Ajax Amsterdam’s Mohammed Kudus is cornered by Union’s Jerome Roussillon and Aissa Laidouni Photo: city press
Robin Knoche (20th minute) scored against the Dutch record champions on Thursday evening with a hand penalty, Josip Juranovic (44th) and Danilho Doekhi (50th) in front of 21,800 fans for the capital club. The goal by Mohammed Kudus (47th) after the 0-0 in the first leg was not enough for the guests. Ajax player Edson Alvarez saw yellow-red in injury time (90 + 7).
The draw for the round of 16 teams will take place this Friday (12 noon) in Nyon, Switzerland. Arsenal, Feyenoord Rotterdam and Fenerbahce Istanbul are among the possible opponents.