ALKMAAR, Dec 24 (SW) - AZ Alkmaar, who have been showing varying performances recently, were held to a scoreless draw by NEC on Sunday.

The result does not come as a surprise as Nijmegen based NEC had won their last four matches in the Dutch Eredivisie.

The real winners this weekend are reigning champions PSV Eindhoven, as their advantage over AZ has grown to nine points. Ajax follow at another two points.