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UCL QF:Ronaldo scores 125th Champions League goal as Ajax and Juventus draw (Video)

By Mutala Yakubu
A flying header from Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo sends the ball goalwards ... Photograph: Martin Meissner/AP
A flying header from Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo sends the ball goalwards ... Photograph: Martin Meissner/AP
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Cristiano Ronaldo secured an away goal for Juventus as they drew the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Ajax.



Ronaldo, who has won the competition five times, netted his 125th Champions League goal just before half-time with a diving header following Joao Cancelo's cross.

The goal had come against the run of play, but the hosts equalised within a minute of the second half starting, through David Neres' fine curling effort from 15 yards.

Both teams had late chances with Ajax's Jurgen Ekkelenkamp having a shot saved before Juventus substitute Douglas Costa hit the post.
But neither side could grab a winner and they meet in the second leg in Turin on Tuesday, 16 April.

The winners of the tie face either Tottenham or Manchester City in the semi-finals, with Mauricio Pochettino's side holding a 1-0 advantage after Tuesday's first leg in London.

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Source: Wires