Zawada brace sinks Ajax as Groningen climb to 10th | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Groningen beat Ajax 3-1 at Euroborg to end a four-match losing run. Thom van Bergen opened the scoring in the sixth minute from Dies Janse's through ball. Davy Klaassen levelled with a close-range header (30.), before half-time substitute Oskar Zawada struck twice after the interval (65., 72.) to decide it. Godenzonen controlled 60.3% possession and delivered 25 crosses but produced only five shots on target as the hosts stayed compact. Groningen rise from 11th to 10th and visit PEC Zwolle next, while Godenzonen remain third and host Sparta Rotterdam.

Player of the Match: Oskar Zawada came on at half-time and delivered a ruthless brace in 31 minutes, scoring with both of his attempts to swing the game.

Stat of the Match: Oskar Zawada scored two goals from two shots on target, a perfect super-sub cameo.

Three Things We Learned: Thijmen Blokzijl's blend of composure and defence mattered, adding an assist and eight clearances. Godenzonen had the ball (60.3%) and sent in 25 crosses, yet found only five efforts on target. Groningen were efficient, turning 13 attempts into six shots on target and three goals.