Blind sets sights on second spot
Wednesday, November 2, 2005
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Danny Blind said AFC Ajax's 4-2 win at FC Thun has given the Dutch side "a real chance of finishing second" behind Arsenal FC in Group B.
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AFC Ajax struck twice in added-time to secure a dramatic Group B victory at FC Thun. The match appeared to be heading for a draw when Thun equalised for a second time on 74 minutes, but Nigel de Jong and substitute Nourdin Boukhari scored in the 91st and 93nd minute to snatch victory for the Dutch side. The result leaves Ajax in pole position to claim the runners-up spot with Arsenal FC having tonight advanced as section winners.
Danny Blind, Ajax coach
Urs Schönenberger, Thun coach
