Galásek saves Ajax blushes

Tight contest
Ajax, who were a touch fortunate to gain a 1-1 draw in Austria a fortnight ago, were made to wait until Czech midfield player Tomáš Galásek struck from the penalty spot a minute from the end of the first period of extra time to settle a tightly-contested tie. 

Ibrahimovic opener
The Dutch club took a 15th-minute lead through Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who headed a cross from Brazilian midfielder Maxwell into the net. Roland Kollmann, however, levelled in the 40th minute to set up an exciting second half. 
 
Pötscher off
Ajax, quarter-finalists in the competition last season, suffered in defence after the interval while the Austrian defence remained firm, despite losing left-back Gregor Pötscher for a second bookable offence.

Galásek penalty
Soon after the dismissal Anton Ehmann was also handed a red card after conceding a penalty. Galásek calmly converted to settle matters and within a minute the whistle had sounded to bring welcome relief to the four-times former European champions.