Reflecting on Ajax Arsenal May 1969

Monte Carlo - Arsenal get a mission that is not easy: to reverse the situation when it lost 1-3 at home. However, the story reverse the situation is not impossible. Because, once there is a successful teams do.
In the records of the official site of UEFA, only once on a team to qualify for the next round in the fall phase when it lost 1-3 at home. The teams are Ajax Amsterdam.
In the Champions League 1968/1969 season, Ajax met with Benfica in the quarterfinals. Benfica itself is a finalist from the previous season, in which they defeated Manchester United 1-4 in the top of the party.

In the first meeting, which took place in Oympic Stadium, Amsterdam, February 12, 1969, Ajax lost 1-3. Ajax 0-2 first goal by Jacinto Santos in the 31st minute and Jose Torres in the 36th minute. Inge Danielsson then reduce the score to 1-2. However, in the 61st minute, Jose Augusto ensure Benfica win 3-1.
Ajax, who was trained Rinus Michels and Johan Cruyff reinforced, had no easy task in the second leg. Unexpectedly, at the second meeting, which took place in Da Luz, Lisbon, a week later, Ajax won 3-1 turns.
One goal of Danielsson and two goals from Cruyff makes Ajax 3-0 lead over Benfica. In aggregate, Ajax also won 4-3. However, Jose Augusto save Benfica goal and force the game ended 3-1 (4-4 on aggregate).
When it is, to determine the winner, they held an additional match. The two teams meet again on March 5, 1969 at the Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir, Paris, became the arena.

In addition the game, Ajax won 3-0 with Cruyff and Danielsson again the goal scorer.

Ajax kept going up to the final, where they eventually face AC Milan. At the top of the game, Ajax 1-4 defeat of Milan.

Now, turn Arsenal are trying to turn things around. Their opponents are AS Monaco. A few weeks ago, the Gunners defeated 1-3 despite repeatedly threatened Monaco defense.

The second match between Arsenal and Monaco will be held at the Stade Louis II, on Wednesday (18/3)(detikSport)