Match report
PEC Zwolle Stalemates Ajax 0-0 in Eredivisie Clash
PEC Zwolle
0–0
FT
Ajax
Mar 1, 2026
PEC Zwolle managed to hold off the high-flying Ajax in a tightly contested match that ended in a scoreless draw. Despite Ajax's dominance on the ball, both sides failed to convert their chances into goals.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: PEC Zwolle 0-0 Ajax
- • Ryan Thomas (PEC Zwolle) received a yellow card at minute 28 for holding
- • N. Fichtinger replaced Ryan Thomas as a substitute in the 57th minute
- • S. Berghuis (Ajax) was shown a yellow card for tripping at minute 78
- • Y. Regeer (Ajax) received his second yellow card of the match, also at minute 87
Lineups
PEC Zwolle
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 16 Tom de Graaff (G)
- 6 Tristan Gooijer (D)
- 28 Simon Graves (D)
- 4 Anselmo Garcia McNulty (D)
- 2 Sherel Floranus (D)
- 25 Thijs Oosting (M)
- 30 Ryan Thomas (M)
- 8 Zico Buurmeester (M)
- 9 Younes Namli (F)
- 10 Koen Kostons (F)
- 7 Shola Shoretire (F)
Substitutes
- 34 Nick Fichtinger
- 48 Len Bakker
- 41 Duke Verduin
- 42 Dylan Ruward
- 5 Tijs Velthuis
- 3 Olivier Aertssen
- 26 Jadiel Pereira da Gama
- 20 Gabriel Reiziger
- 18 Odysseus Velanas
- 29 Thomas Buitink
- 22 Kaj de Rooij
Ajax
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 26 Maarten Paes (G)
- 2 Lucas Rosa (D)
- 37 Josip Šutalo (D)
- 15 Youri Baas (D)
- 5 Owen Wijndal (D)
- 18 Davy Klaassen (M)
- 6 Youri Regeer (M)
- 10 Oscar Gloukh (M)
- 43 Rayane Bounida (F)
- 25 Wout Weghorst (F)
- 11 Mika Godts (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Joeri Heerkens
- 52 Paul Reverson
- 32 Takehiro Tomiyasu
- 30 Aaron Bouwman
- 3 Anton Gaaei
- 48 Sean Steur
- 24 Jorthy Mokio
- 7 Maher Carrizo
- 28 Kian Fitz-Jim
- 23 Steven Berghuis
- 19 Don-Angelo Konadu
- 9 Kasper Dolberg
Timeline
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28' PEC Zwolle Card · Yellow CardRyan Thomas
Holding
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57' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 1Off: Ryan Thomas · On: N. Fichtinger
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61' Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Klaassen · On: K. Fitz-Jim
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61' Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Bounida · On: S. Berghuis
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66' PEC Zwolle Card · Yellow CardSimon Graves Jensen
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77' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Shoretire · On: K. de Rooij
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77' Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Weghorst · On: K. Dolberg
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77' Ajax subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Wijndal · On: T. Tomiyasu
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78' Ajax Card · Yellow CardS. Berghuis
Tripping
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82' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Oosting · On: O. Velanas
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82' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Gooijer · On: T. Velthuis
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86' PEC Zwolle Card · Yellow CardSherel Floranus
Holding
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87' Ajax Card · Yellow CardY. Regeer
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89' Ajax subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Gloukh · On: M. Carrizo
Match Stats
| Stat | PEC Zwolle | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 85% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 6 |
| Corners | 12 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 306 | 484 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 2 |
| xG | 1.09 | 0.33 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 232 | 411 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early red card scare for Ryan Thomas in the 28th minute did not affect PEC Zwolle's defensive solidarity.
- ▸ Substitutions from both sides such as N. Fichtinger (PEC Zwolle) and S. Berghuis (Ajax) failed to spark a goal-scoring opportunity despite changes in tactics.