NEC Nijmegen earn point in Amsterdam as Nejasmic levels after the break | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Ajax and NEC Nijmegen drew 1-1 at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. In the 39th minute, Mika Godts put the hosts ahead with a close-range finish. VAR had earlier ruled out a Sami Ouaissa strike (26.), and after the restart Darko Nejasmic equalised from the centre of the box (57.). NEC Nijmegen carried the greater threat with 18 attempts and nine on target, while Maarten Paes made seven saves to keep Godenzonen level. Both remain on 43 points, NEC Nijmegen third and Godenzonen fourth, with Godenzonen visiting PEC Zwolle next and NEC Nijmegen hosting Fortuna Sittard.

Player of the Match: Maarten Paes stood out for Godenzonen, producing seven saves against nine efforts on target to preserve the draw.

Stat of the Match: NEC Nijmegen registered nine shots on target, a 50.0% accuracy from 18 attempts that underlined sustained pressure after the break.

Three Things We Learned: VAR's first half overturn of Sami Ouaissa's finish was a key momentum check. Godenzonen were forced into injury substitutions, with Kasper Dolberg departing (64.) and Youri Regeer later withdrawn (77.). For NEC Nijmegen, Eli Dasa combined industry and delivery, completing 10 successful final third passes and winning three tackles.