Ajax started strongly at home but initially went down 0-1. Luuk de Jong headed the ball into the net from a corner to put PSV ahead. Francesco Farioli's team showed resilience, immediately pushing for an equaliser, which came just before half-time. Jorrel Hato read Klaassen's movement well, and the midfielder headed in the left-back’s cross.
Resilient once again
In the second half, the visitors came out firing. Ivan Perisic’s goal made it 1-2, reflecting PSV’s early momentum. But Ajax once again sought an equaliser, and their determination was rewarded when Fitz-Jim fired home a rebound after a shot from Bertrand Traoré. Godts provided the final touch with the 3-2, capitalising on PSV's poor defending. Afterward, the Amsterdam side held their ground with ease.
Ajax - PSV 3-2 (1-1)
18. De Jong 0-1
43. Klaassen 1-1
54. Perisic 1-2
66. Fitz-Jim 2-2
74. Godts 3-2
Ajax: Pasveer; Rensch, Šutalo, Baas, Hato; Henderson, Fitz-Jim (71. Taylor), Klaassen (86. Rugani), Traoré (86. Berghuis), Brobbey (71. Weghorst), Akpom (61. Godts)
