After the interval former Newcastle striker Albert Luque extended the lead with a 45-yard chip before Dennis Rommedahl scored late on for Ajax.

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United gave possession to Lee Hendrie, who back-heeled the ball to Merson and his 20-yard chip was expertly touched away by Raimond van der Gouw.

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The Frenchman saw plenty of the ball in the early stages and linlked well with Nick Barmby before trying his luck with a 20-yard chip which cleared the bar.

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