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FFO EFL2 Week 1 - Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam
Ajax 3 - 3 Stade Rennais
A late strike from Amine Gouiri rescued a point for Stade Rennais on the opening day of the FFO EFL2 season in Amsterdam.
The young striker's stunning free kick sealed a fighback from 3-1 down against the Dutch giants for a draw in what had threatened to be an opening day disaster at one stage.
Amine Gouiri celebrates his late leveller at the Amsterdam Arena
Manager Drew Hill had wanted to see a strong start from his side on the first day of the FFO season, but instead he watched on as his side went behind in the first minute.
Ajax defender Sosa nodded home a cross from the right wing for the worst possible start for the Breton visitors.
Midway through the first half Adrian Truffert conceded a free kick which was dispatched by Paixao to double the hosts' lead.
Hill switched to an attacking strategy to try and get his troops back into the game, and was rewarded with a goal back before half time from Enzo Le Fee.
Into the second half ,Truffert's eventful afternoon continued as he scored an own goal to put Ajax 3-1 in front but just a minute later he popped up at the other end with a fine strike to make it 3-2.
That set the stage for Gouiri's late free kick equaliser which brought passionate celebrations from players and fans alike and despite only earning a point it felt like a massive goal for the French side.
Speaking after the match, Rennes manager Drew Hill praised the character of his side.
"That was a point we really had to fight for" he said.
"It wasn't the best start, certainly defensively we took some time to settle.
"When you let yourself get behind in an away game in a big stadium like this you really have a mountain to climb.
"We have to be pleased with coming back from that. We can work on the defence and improve but the strength of character we showed will be vital later in the season".
Rennes will take the good feeling from their late goal with the as they head back to France via a stop in Marseille for the FFO EFL Cup first round tie this evening.
FFO EFL2 Week 1 - Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam
Ajax 3 - 3 Stade Rennais
A late strike from Amine Gouiri rescued a point for Stade Rennais on the opening day of the FFO EFL2 season in Amsterdam.
The young striker's stunning free kick sealed a fighback from 3-1 down against the Dutch giants for a draw in what had threatened to be an opening day disaster at one stage.
Amine Gouiri celebrates his late leveller at the Amsterdam Arena
Manager Drew Hill had wanted to see a strong start from his side on the first day of the FFO season, but instead he watched on as his side went behind in the first minute.
Ajax defender Sosa nodded home a cross from the right wing for the worst possible start for the Breton visitors.
Midway through the first half Adrian Truffert conceded a free kick which was dispatched by Paixao to double the hosts' lead.
Hill switched to an attacking strategy to try and get his troops back into the game, and was rewarded with a goal back before half time from Enzo Le Fee.
Into the second half ,Truffert's eventful afternoon continued as he scored an own goal to put Ajax 3-1 in front but just a minute later he popped up at the other end with a fine strike to make it 3-2.
That set the stage for Gouiri's late free kick equaliser which brought passionate celebrations from players and fans alike and despite only earning a point it felt like a massive goal for the French side.
Speaking after the match, Rennes manager Drew Hill praised the character of his side.
"That was a point we really had to fight for" he said.
"It wasn't the best start, certainly defensively we took some time to settle.
"When you let yourself get behind in an away game in a big stadium like this you really have a mountain to climb.
"We have to be pleased with coming back from that. We can work on the defence and improve but the strength of character we showed will be vital later in the season".
Rennes will take the good feeling from their late goal with the as they head back to France via a stop in Marseille for the FFO EFL Cup first round tie this evening.
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