When the going got tough for Ajax, the supporters stood behind their team and gave Ajax the necessary boost to dispel NAC.
Kenneth Perez was Ajax's captain on the evening. With a converted penalty and an assist on Ryan Babel he was important for his team.
Urby Emanuelson was sound defensively and provided offensive impulses with his flashy moves.
Gabri was once again invaluable for Ajax with his work ethic.
Maarten Stekelenburg did not have to do too much but was sharp when necessary.
Thomas Vermaelen was a tower of strength in Ajax's defence against NAC.
John Heitinga tried it with a few shots from long distance and came close on a couple of occasions with his headers.
Klaas Jan Huntelaar was shadowed by a NAC defender wherever he went on the pitch.
Edgar Davids played a brilliant second half on both ends of the pitch.