Conference League: Kairat held by Atalanta, Ajax thrash Midtjylland

Matchday 3 of the Conference League main stage saw a flurry of action across Europe. Ajax made a major statement by thrashing Midtjylland 6:1 in a one-sided encounter.

Elsewhere, Kairat Almaty were denied a win against Atalanta after failing to hold their lead. Gual put the hosts ahead in the 53rd minute, but Krstovic struck back late in the 82nd minute to secure a 1:1 draw.

Other results from the round included a 0:0 stalemate between KuPS and Gent, while Lincoln edged out Hajduk Split 1:0 thanks to a late own goal by Hadzikadunic. Mjallby secured a 2:0 win over Borac, Aarhus and Braga played out a goalless draw, and Freiburg claimed a narrow 1:0 victory over Trabzonspor. Thun defeated Hearts 3:1, and Crvena Zvezda battled to a 2:1 victory against Inter Club d'Escaldes despite an early red card for Katai.