Benfica 2-2 Ajax: Roman Yaremchuk levels and unveils Ukraine emblem

Roman Yaremchuk unveiled an emblem in support of his homeland Ukraine after levelling for Benfica against Ajax in the Champions League last-16 first leg.

It comes amid growing fears of war between Ukraine and Russia.

The substitute netted in the 72nd minute to make it 2-2 before taking off his shirt to show the trident symbol.

Ajax's Sebastien Haller had earlier scored at both ends, levelling for the visitors with his 11th goal in the competition after scoring an own goal.

Dusan Tadic opened the scoring for the Dutch champions with a well-taken finish at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon.

Yaremchuk's celebration saw him reveal the Ukrainian Association of Football's logo under his shirt.

Ajax welcome Benfica in the return leg in Amsterdam on 15 March with the tie all square.

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Match ends, Benfica 2, Ajax 2.

Second Half ends, Benfica 2, Ajax 2.

Attempt saved. Antony (Ajax) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.

Substitution, Ajax. Devyne Rensch replaces Noussair Mazraoui because of an injury.

Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Jan Vertonghen.

Substitution, Benfica. Diogo Gonçalves replaces Gilberto because of an injury.

Substitution, Benfica. Valentino Lazaro replaces Darwin Núñez.

Antony (Ajax) is shown the yellow card.

Substitution, Benfica. Paulo Bernardo replaces Adel Taarabt because of an injury.

Nicolás Tagliafico (Ajax) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Rafa (Benfica).

Attempt saved. Antony (Ajax) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sébastien Haller.

Foul by Sébastien Haller (Ajax).

Jan Vertonghen (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Attempt missed. Sébastien Haller (Ajax) right footed shot from outside the