Ajax Advances in Conference League Playoff with 4-2 Win Over Sion

Ajax secured a significant 4-2 victory against Sion in Switzerland on August 20, 2026, taking a strong step toward qualifying for the Conference League group stage. The match was the first leg of the playoff round, with the return leg scheduled for next week in Amsterdam. Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh played 72 minutes, actively contributing mainly in the first half and nearly assisting a goal. He had a good scoring opportunity in the second half but missed. The game was tied 2-2 when Gloukh was substituted.

The decisive impact came from striker Tolu Arokodare, who entered the match in the 72nd minute, scored a header two minutes later, and assisted Davy Klaassen's goal in the 87th minute. Earlier goals for Ajax were scored by Julian Brandt (53rd minute) and Marcus Leonardo (60th minute). Sion's goals were scored by Frank Sordz (34th minute) and Maltese player Ilias Scharf (72nd minute).

Other Conference League playoff results included Brighton's 0-0 draw against Tromsø in Norway despite 25 shots on goal, Monaco's 3-2 win over Górnik Zabrze with goals from Mika Birt, Alamine Kamara, and Paul Brunner, and various other matches with mixed results across Europe.