García praises Ajax’s mental strength after 1-1 win

Óscar García praised his side after a 1-1 draw with FC Utrecht. The result secured Ajax’s place in the UEFA Conference League. The tie was decided by extra time and a penalty shootout.

García gave all credit to the Ajax selection for the performance. He highlighted the squad’s mental strength as decisive. He noted that the standards demanded higher effort.

The match was described as the decisive duel for the Conference League ticket. It determined the Dutch representative for the competition.

Regulation time ended level at 1-1. The deadlock forced extra time before the shootout.

Ajax won the penalty shootout, clinching the ticket. García said the mental resilience during the shootout was crucial.

Ajax now prepares for the upcoming Conference League campaign. The club will aim to meet the higher standards set by the performance.