John O'Brien started and played 90 minutes for Ajax Amsterdam on Tuesday in its first game of the UEFA Champions League first group phase. Dutch champion Ajax beat French champion Lyon, 2-1, on a pair of first-half strikes by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. In other Group D action, Inter Milan tied Rosenberg, 2-2, in Norway.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
* John O'Brien (Ajax Amsterdam, D1) vs. Lyon (2-1)
Started: 90 min.
ENGLISH LEAGUE
* Eddie Lewis (Preston North End, D1), vs. Watford, 1-1.
DNP.