The match between NEC and Ajax got off to a difficult start in Nijmegen. In the first half, the Ajax team created a number of opportunities, but they did not lead to a goal. As a result, the men from Amsterdam went to the dressing room with a 0-0 halftime score.
After almost an hour of play, the desired opening goal still came for Ajax. After an excellent move by Brian Brobbey in the enemy penalty area, Hlynsson was able to tap it in easily. Shortly before full time, Carlos Forbs doubled the lead on a pass from Steven Berghuis: 0-2.
In the closing stages, things still got exciting in the Goffert Stadium, as Elayis Tavsan got past Ar'Jany Martha and scored the tying goal: 1-2. Ajax liet zich niet van de wijs brengen en trok de drie punten uiteindelijk over de streep.Ajax did not let themselves off the hook and eventually got the three points across the line.
NEC – Ajax 1-2 (0-0)
57. Hlynsson 0-1
88. Forbs 0-2
90. Tavsan 1-2
Ajax: Ramaj; Gaaei (46. Šutalo), Rensch, Hato, Martha; Tahirović, Taylor, Hlynsson (90 +1. Banel); Berghuis, Brobbey (66. Akpom), Bergwijn (85. Forbs)
