The hosts started brightly, with Brobbey hitting the post early on. Moments later, he found the net with a header from a Jordan Henderson cross, giving Ajax a well-earned lead.
Eintracht Frankfurt responded swiftly, increasing the tempo and creating several dangerous opportunities. In the 27th minute, they found an unfortunate equalizer as Hugo Larsson’s long-range shot was deflected by Brobbey’s head, leaving the goalkeeper helpless.
The first half was an open affair, but after the break, Ajax tightened up defensively. However, Eintracht Frankfurt still found a way through in the 71st minute. The Ajax players protested for a foul on Youri Baas, but the referee waved play on, allowing the Germans to capitalize on their numerical advantage. Ellyes Skhiri finished off the move to make it 1-2.
Ajax pushed hard in the final minutes but failed to find the net again. Now, they must secure a victory in Germany next week to keep their Europa League hopes alive.
Ajax - Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 (1-1)
10. Brobbey 1-0
27. Larsson 1-1
70. Skhiri 1-2
Ajax: Pasveer (24. Gorter), Gaaei, Sutalo, Baas, Hato, Mokio (72. Fitz-Jim), Henderson, Taylor, Traoré (72. Konadu), Brobbey (64. Berghuis), Godts (64. Edvardsen)
