Before the break, Ajax struggled to contain PEC, who created several chances. Thanks to excellent goalkeeping from Remko Pasveer, Francesco Farioli's side avoided conceding. The experienced goalkeeper was eventually named Player of the Match.
Ajax struck in the 27th minute through Brobbey. Following a cleared corner, Josip Šutalo played a deep ball to Kenneth Taylor, whose powerful cross was converted at the far post by Brobbey, marking his first league goal since May.
After halftime, Ajax tightened up defensively and effectively neutralised PEC's attacking threats. The team maintained control and extended their lead to 2-0 in the 63rd minute. Josip Šutalo headed in a Jordan Henderson corner at the far post.
Even if the Croatian hadn’t scored, Ajax might have been awarded a penalty as Youri Baas was clearly held in the box.
The match ended 2-0, allowing Ajax to shift their focus to the upcoming away game against Real Sociedad.
Ajax - PEC Zwolle 2-0 (1-0)
27. Brobbey 1-0
63. Šutalo 2-0
Ajax: Pasveer; Rensch (80. Gaaei), Šutalo, Baas (80. Wijndal), Hato; Henderson, Klaassen, Berghuis (56. Fitz-Jim), Traoré (56. Akpom), Brobbey (66. Weghorst), Taylor
