Oscar Gloukh opened the score for Ajax in the 4th minute, giving Ajax a head start in the seventh Eredivisie match of the season. However, Ajax struggled to build up and create more danger, unable to keep the ball for longer periods of time. NAC was looking for the equaliser, which came. Sidney van Hooijdonk slotted a penalty home in the 16th minute. Ajax were unable to take control of the match, and the teams went into the dressing room at a 1-1 standing.
After the break, Ajax took the lead via Kenneth Taylor. He found the net thanks to an assist from Raúl Moro. Ajax struggled to control the match again, and Kamal Sowah scored another goal, which was ruled offside. After the final whistle, a sigh of relief was almost audible. The three points stay in Amsterdam.
Ajax - NAC 2-1 (1-1)
4. Oscar Gloukh 1-0
16. Sydney van Hooijdonk 1-1
46. Kenneth Taylor 2-1
Ajax: Jaros, Wijndal, Itakura, Sutalo, Gaaei, Taylor, Klaassen (84. Weghorst), Godts (76. Berghuis), Gloukh (84. Fitz-Jim), Edvardsen (46. Edvardsen), Konadu (46. Mokio)
