Ajax wanted to finish group F in the top position but were lucky to finish in the second position after scoring an undeserved equalizer in the last minute of the match. Initially Ajax started off brilliantly as they took the early lead and created several more decent chances, though Slavia Prague showed resilience and equalized not much later. Just before the break they even took a deserving lead. The level of play dropped considerably in the second half and an undeserved penalty kick eventually had to help out the hosts. Ajax finish the group second behind Hamburg while Slavia end last.

Ajax started in their strongest line up. Gabri, Lindgren and Enoh were not available through injuries and therefore youngster Anita was given a chance in the starting eleven. After Ajax solid start their level dropped drastically and they played a rather poor match. Foulty passing and lack of aggression broke them up. Slavia were only without the suspended Vaniak. The last match they had played before this game was two weeks ago against Hamburg and the Czechs seemed eager to go into their vacation with a solid result. They fought hard and were dangerous on the counter, in the end they were unlucky not to win it.

After only four minutes of play Vertonghen headed in a Suarez corner kick to give the Amsterdam outfit a bright start. De Jong and Suarez then got excellent scoring opportunities but the chances were wasted. Not much later Slavia had their first dangerous attack. Krajcek cut the ball back from the right side of the penalty area to the onrunning Cerny. The midfielder put the ball behind Vermeer via the crossbar with a devastating blast. As Slavia beat Ajax in most battles on aggression they started to have the better of the play. A couple of minutes before half time they were paid off with a second goal. Krajcek swung the ball high in front of goal from the right side of the pitch and in between two Slavia attackers Van der Wiel gave the last push to score in his own goal. After the break barely any chances could be seen. Slavia mostly focused on their defense. The hosts had a lot of trouble breaking it down and only accounted for a few poor shots. Suarez had already made a few ridiculous dives inside the penalty area before he finally fooled referee Kaldma and finally got his undeserved penalty kick. The attacker was lucky not to be sent off with a second yellow card. He converted it himself nonetheless to prevent Ajax from losing again.

Ajax had to set something straight against Slavia Prague after being eliminated by them in the qualification for the Champions League a few seasons back but they failed to do so. Apart from the opening they didn't look very eager or concentrated. The team played a rather poor match and Van Basten said that they learned a valuable lesson. Slavia can go into the winter break with a good feeling. They played an excellent match and should have won it really. The match will boost their confidence for their return to their domestic league after the break.