The youth-filled Ajax team knocked off another one of Europe’s giants on Tuesday, beating Juventus 2-1 in Turin to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 1997. “He’s disappointed as we all are, but we can’t be dragged down by this disappointment,” Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said. “Cristiano increased our chances of winning the Champions League but football isn’t math,” Allegri added. “It’s an unforgettable night for Ajax, we eliminated one of the favourites for the competition,” Ajax coach Erik ten Hag said. The 34-year-old Portugal forward added his fifth goal in three Champions League matches in the 28th minute on Tuesday, heading in a Miralem Pjanic corner.

Source: National Post April 16, 2019 21:11 UTC