Ajax stifled by set-piece heavy Zwolle in stalemate | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: PEC Zwolle and Ajax drew 0-0 in the Eredivisie. In the 42nd minute, Davy Klaassen's shot from the centre of the box was saved by Tom de Graaff. Moments later, a VAR check left Godenzonen without a penalty (44.). After the restart, Maarten Paes denied Thijs Oosting and Tristan Gooijer as Godenzonen had 59.9% possession but only six attempts, matching Zwolle's two on target. Godenzonen stay third on 44 points and visit Groningen next, while Zwolle remain 12th and head to Sparta Rotterdam.

Player of the Match: Youri Baas read danger superbly for Godenzonen, making seven clearances and completing 69 of 74 passes to underpin the clean sheet.

Stat of the Match: PEC Zwolle delivered 12 corners, a volume of set pieces that brought pressure but no breakthrough.

Three Things We Learned: Zwolle's best route was from dead balls, with 12 corners and centre-back Simon Graves twice heading off target. Godenzonen controlled the ball with 59.9% possession and completed 83.3% of passes, yet produced only six attempts and two on target. A first-half penalty check went against the visitors, and the game's balance barely shifted thereafter.