Soccer-Haller scores at both ends as Ajax force 2-2 away draw


Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 First Leg - Benfica v Ajax Amsterdam - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - February 23, 2022 Ajax Amsterdam's Sebastien Haller celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Rodrigo Antunes

LISBON (Reuters) -Prolific striker Sebastien Haller was again among the goals as Ajax Amsterdam forced a 2-2 draw away at Benfica on Wednesday in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Not only did the lanky Haller score to take his tally in this season’s competition to 11 goals in seven games, but he also contributed an own goal in a pulsating clash at the Estadio da Luz.

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