Ajax experienced an intense first half in the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Despite PSV starting the match strong, the Amsterdam-based team took the lead after nineteen minutes of playing. Berghuis, who began the attack, got past Walter Benítez with a diagonal shot: 1-0.
Van 't Schip's team failed to keep their lead. PSV equalised in the 34th minute via De Jong. The striker promoted a cross-pass made by Ismael Saibari to a goal, making the half-time score in Amsterdam 1-1.
Both teams created several chances in the second half. The away team was closest to a goal via De Jong. The PSV player headed a corner on the crossbar above Diant Ramaj. The intense match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Ajax – PSV 1-1 (1-1)
19. Berghuis 1-0
34. De Jong 1-1
Ajax: Ramaj; Gooijer (80. Gaaei), Šutalo, Hato, Rensch (28. Sosa); Henderson, Taylor, Hlynsson; Berghuis (74. Tahirović), Brobbey, Bergwijn