Ajax Amsterdam defeated FC Sion 5:3 on Thursday 27 August 2026 at Johan Cruijff ArenA and advanced to the UEFA Conference League league league stage. The Dutch won 2 games 9:5. 3 goals for the guests scored Winsley Boteli, but the hosts responded with 2 hits tol.
Ajax responded to the 2 goals of Sion
The hosts took the lead in the first minute. Youri Baas scored after little than 30 seconds, but the fast goal did not close the meeting. Winsley Boteli responded in the 19th minute, and in the 36th gave the Swiss squad a 2–1 lead.
Ajax remained calm. Davy Klaassen leveled in the 39th minute, and Tolu scored a goal at 3:2 in the added time of the first half. This was the minute the hosts' lead in the first match found confirmation again on the field.
Tolu sealed the Ajax Amsterdam promotion
After the break Ajax rapidly took distant the rivals' hopes. Tolu scored the second goal in the 51st minute, and 4 minutes later Oliver Edvardsen raised at 5:2. Boteli completed the hat-trick at the added time, but his 3rd hit had already changed only the size of FC Sion's defeat. Official coverage of Ajax confirms the score, scorers and promotion.
The Amsterdamans entered the rematch with a two-gate advance. In the first gathering in Sion they won 4:2Even though they were down 0:1 by break. In both games they scored a full of 9 goals. This effectiveness has determined the promotion, although 5 lost goals in 2 games leave the material for improvement to Coach Míchel Sánchez.
What the consequence means for Polish fans
Ajax will play in the UEFA Conference League league, and the draw is scheduled for Friday 28 August. For Polish fans, the consequence means the presence of a recognized European brand in the competitions, which stay an crucial mention point besides for clubs from our part of Europe.
At this level, past itself does not promote. They settle efficiency, broad staff and immunity after losing the goal. Ajax showed all these features, but at the same time allowed his rival to hit Amsterdam 3 times. The promotion is earned. The defense, however, requires work before points in the league phase are at stake.
Source: AFC Ajax, Rematch Report, AFC Ajax, period Results 2026/27.
