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Espanyol beat Ajax 2-0 to reach knockout stage(Reuters)Updated: 2006-12-01 15:39 AMSTERDAM, Nov 30 - Uruguayan Walter Pandiani sent Espanyol into the last 32 of the UEFA Cup on Thursday after inspiring them to a 2-0 win at Ajax Amsterdam. Pandiani opened the scoring for the Spaniards, who had won their first two matches, 10 minutes before the interval when he headed home a cross. Twelve minutes before time Pandiani beat his marker on the left flank to set up Ferran Corominas for the second goal. The home side produced a lacklustre display and lacked the creativity to threaten the Spanish defence. Espanyol qualify with nine points from three matches. Zulte Waregem, second on six points and also through, host third-placed Ajax on December 13. Ajax need a draw to progress.
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