Kenneth Taylor’s extra-time goal propelled Ajax into the Europa Conference League’s round of 16, securing a 4-3 aggregate victory over Bodo/Glimt.
Following a 2-2 draw in the initial leg, Ajax seized the lead in this encounter with Steven Berghuis’ goal from a turn.
Early in the second half, Josip Sutalo received a red card for Ajax, while Albert Gronbaek was also sent off for Bodo/Glimt.
Patrick Berg equalized, sending the match into extra time, where Kenneth Taylor’s curled shot sealed the victory.
Despite Bodo/Glimt hitting the woodwork three times during the game and Ajax missing England midfielder Jordan Henderson, former Champions League winners Ajax advanced with a stroke of luck.
The draw for the round of 16 will occur on Friday at 12:00 GMT in Nyon, Switzerland.
Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt, champions of the 2021-22 Europa League, had their aspirations for further glory dashed by Belgian league leaders Union SG.
Following a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg, the second leg sparked to life after halftime as Union SG netted twice through Cameron Puertas and Dennis Eckert.
Although Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe pulled one back, Union SG held on to secure a 4-3 aggregate victory.
Dinamo Zagreb staged a comeback to secure a 1-1 draw against Real Betis, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 aggregate victory.
Cedric Bakambu initially put Spanish side Betis ahead with a deft flick at the near post, leveling the tie. However, Takuro Kaneko’s close-range strike in the 59th minute ensured the Croatians progressed.
Greek powerhouse Olympiakos advanced with a 2-0 aggregate victory against Hungary’s Ferencvaros, courtesy of Ayoub El Kaabi’s first-half penalty.
Norwegian outfit Molde secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Legia Warsaw of Poland, sealing a 6-2 aggregate triumph, while Austrian side Sturm Graz progressed with a 5-1 aggregate scoreline against Slovan Bratislava, clinching a 1-0 victory in Slovakia.
Swiss club Servette reached the round of 16 for the first time in the competition’s history, as Timothe Cognat’s first-half goal secured a 1-0 aggregate win against Bulgarian side Ludogorets.