Liverpool Ensure Champions League Progress With Win at Ajax

Liverpool Ensure Champions League Progress With Win at Ajax
Liverpool's Darwin Nunez scores against Ajax their second goal in Champions League Group A match at Johan Cruijff Arena, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on Oct. 26, 2022. Piroschka Van De Wouw/Reuters
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AMSTERDAM—Liverpool overcame a slow start to beat hosts Ajax Amsterdam 3–0 on Wednesday, Oct. 26, ensuring a top-two finish in Group A and progress into the knockout stage of the Champions League.

Mohamed Salah put Liverpool ahead against the run of play three minutes before halftime and they then took command after the break with two quick goals from Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott to claim a convincing triumph.