Unseen hero powers PEC Zwolle's set-piece threat against Ajax

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·1 March 2026

Unseen hero powers PEC Zwolle's set-piece threat against Ajax

Younes Namli set the tone in the 22nd minute with a whipped corner that created a clear opening, underpinning PEC Zwolle's 0-0 draw with Ajax.

His delivery carried pace and dip, the resulting header skimming over (22.). Moments later, he drove inside and saw a low strike blocked (26.). After the restart, his corner again unsettled Godenzonen, with another header sent over (56.).

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Namli finished with three key passes, six tackles and eight recoveries, plus three accurate crosses from eight, blending craft on the ball with hard running out of possession.

With Zwolle earning 12 corners, his dead ball delivery was a constant route to goal. Two high regains in the final third kept Godenzonen pinned back and sustained territory for the hosts.

Zwolle visit Sparta Rotterdam next. Godenzonen travel to Groningen.