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·21 February 2026

Decisive figure preserves Ajax with late save against NEC Nijmegen

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Maarten Paes sealed a point in the third minute of second half stoppage time with a sharp save, as Ajax drew 1-1 with NEC Nijmegen.

In the 22nd minute, Paes palmed away a rising drive from distance to set the tone for a busy night.

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He then blocked another effort at his near post (32.). After the restart, he dived low to claim a skidding shot from range (49.).

Paes tipped over a swerving attempt (56.). He read another long-range hit to push it away from danger (68.). Later, he smothered a firm strike from outside the box (83.).

He finished with seven saves and 12 recoveries. NEC Nijmegen registered nine shots on target, underlining how often the Godenzonen relied on him.

The display keeps the Godenzonen in fourth place in the Eredivisie. They visit PEC Zwolle next. NEC Nijmegen host Fortuna Sittard.

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