🧵 1. Ajax prevailed in a historic 34-penalty showdown against Panathinaikos, with Jordan Henderson featuring prominently as Dutch side clinched Europa League qualification spot. #sports
🧵 1. Ajax prevailed in a historic 34-penalty showdown against Panathinaikos, with Jordan Henderson featuring prominently as Dutch side clinched Europa League qualification spot. #sports
🧵 2. Both teams battled in a 25-minute shootout, missing a total of 9 penalties with Ajax eventually edging out Panathinaikos 13-12 to set a new UEFA record.
🧵 3. Despite chances for victory, Ajax's Brian Brobbey missed crucial penalties, leading Henderson to step up, only for the marathon shootout to continue.
🧵 4. After several misses on both sides, Anton Gaaei scored the decisive penalty for Ajax, with Henderson graciously passing on the opportunity to secure the win.
🧵 5. Henderson explained post-match that he allowed Gaaei to take the final kick, highlighting the collective efforts and sportsmanship displayed in the prolonged shootout.
🧵 Read more at: https://talksport.com/football/2010697/ajax-win-marathon-shootout-as-henderson-reveals-selfless-ac/