Ajax" narrowly avoids defeat against "Bodo Glimt © AP

On Thursday evening, the UEFA Conference League playoffs kicked off.

Amsterdam's "Ajax" team was very close to a painful defeat, as they ultimately settled for a 2-2 draw against "Bodo Glimt" at home.

The Norwegian club had a solid advantage after two goals from Alberto Gronbaek, but they were unable to maintain it.

In the 91st minute, "Ajax" narrowed the gap when Branco van den Boomen converted a penalty kick.

In the 97th minute, Steven Berghuis equalized the score.

Other results:

"Molde" 3:2 "Legia"

"Olympiacos" 1:0 "Ferencvaros"

"Royale Union" 2:2 "Eintracht"

"Sturm" 4:1 "Slovan"

"Real Betis" 0:1 "Dinamo"

"Maccabi" 1:0 "Gent"

"Servette" 0:0 "Ludogorets"