“Nick Fichtinger forced off with an early injury substitution, disrupting the tactical setup”
“Koen Kostons breaks the deadlock with a well-placed finish to give PEC Zwolle the lead after a patient buildup”
Pivotal“Thom van Bergen responds immediately for FC Groningen with a composed equalizer, leveling the match just two minutes after going behind”
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PEC Zwolle
FC Groningen
Outstanding performance
FC Groningen•GoalkeeperPEC Zwolle and FC Groningen served up a classic late drama encounter that saw both sides share the spoils after two goals in the final eight minutes. The match appeared destined for a goalless draw until Koen Kostons broke the deadlock for Zwolle in the 82nd minute, only for Thom van Bergen to level proceedings just two minutes later with a well-taken equalizer. Both managers made extensive use of their benches in the second half, with six substitutions across the teams as they searched for the breakthrough. The result leaves both sides in mid-table mediocrity, with neither able to build momentum in what has been an inconsistent campaign for both clubs in the Eredivisie.
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David van der Werff from FC Groningen committed a foul.
Anselmo MacNulty from PEC Zwolle has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Thijmen Blokzijl from FC Groningen was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Koen Kostons from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Marco Rente from FC Groningen.
Corner awarded to PEC Zwolle after a deflection off Jorg Schreuders.
Corner awarded to PEC Zwolle after Wouter Prins allowed the ball to go out.
A shot is deflected. Olivier Aertssen from PEC Zwolle attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded to PEC Zwolle after a deflection off Hidde Jurjus.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds. Odysseus Velanas from PEC Zwolle takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper, Hidde Jurjus of FC Groningen, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Younes Namli, who delivered a cross.
Younes Taha from FC Groningen committed a foul.
Younes Namli from PEC Zwolle earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Substitution for PEC Zwolle: Odysseus Velanas comes on to replace Thijs Oosting.
Missed opportunity. Marco Rente from FC Groningen attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left of the goal.
Substitution for FC Groningen: Tika de Jonge comes on to replace Travis Hernes.
Substitution for FC Groningen: Wouter Prins replaces Marvin Peersman.
Missed opportunity. Younes Taha from FC Groningen takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a free kick, but it sails over the goal.
Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Simon Graves from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. David van der Werff from FC Groningen fires a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded to PEC Zwolle after a play that resulted in Hidde Jurjus allowing the ball out of play.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Thijs Oosting from PEC Zwolle takes a challenging left-footed shot from the left side, but Hidde Jurjus of FC Groningen makes a great save, pushing the ball to the left corner. The assist comes from Shola Shoretire.
Travis Hernes from FC Groningen has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Zico Buurmeester from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
The second half is underway with the score still tied at PEC Zwolle 0, FC Groningen 0.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at 0-0 between PEC Zwolle and FC Groningen.
Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen committed a foul.
Tom de Graaff from PEC Zwolle was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Another offensive push. Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper, Tom de Graaff of PEC Zwolle, right in the center of the goal.
Tom de Graaff from PEC Zwolle has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Travis Hernes from FC Groningen was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Younes Namli from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.
Marvin Peersman from FC Groningen earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Younes Namli from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Nick Fichtinger from PEC Zwolle attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Corner awarded to FC Groningen after a foul by Simon Graves.
Corner kick awarded to FC Groningen after Zico Buurmeester allowed the ball to go out.
Thom van Bergen of FC Groningen was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Tijs Velthuis from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen has earned a free kick in the offensive zone.
Simon Graves from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Corner awarded to PEC Zwolle after Marco Rente was unable to clear the ball.
Opportunity squandered. Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal. The assist came from Travis Hernes.
Missed opportunity! Travis Hernes from FC Groningen took a right-footed shot from the middle of the box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Marco Rente, who delivered a cross.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Younes Namli from PEC Zwolle.
David van der Werff from FC Groningen was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jorg Schreuders of FC Groningen has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Anselmo MacNulty from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Koen Kostons from PEC Zwolle took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Younes Namli.
Substitution for PEC Zwolle: Nick Fichtinger comes on to replace Ryan Thomas due to an injury.
Koen Kostons from PEC Zwolle was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Thijmen Blokzijl from FC Groningen committed a foul.
Offside call against FC Groningen. Younes Taha has been caught offside.
Simon Graves from PEC Zwolle has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen committed a foul.
Offside call against PEC Zwolle. Younes Namli has been caught offside.
Missed opportunity. Younes Namli of PEC Zwolle attempted a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sailed over the goal. The assist came from Shola Shoretire.
Another offensive effort underway. Marco Rente from FC Groningen attempts a header from close range, but Tom de Graaff, the goalkeeper for PEC Zwolle, makes a crucial save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Jorg Schreuders, who delivered a well-placed cross.
Corner kick awarded to FC Groningen after Tom de Graaff allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive push from FC Groningen. Jorg Schreuders takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Tom de Graaff, the goalkeeper for PEC Zwolle, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Dies Janse.
A fresh offensive move unfolds. Koen Kostons from PEC Zwolle takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Hidde Jurjus of FC Groningen makes a save in the left corner. The assist came from Simon Graves, who delivered a well-placed through ball.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Match interruption due to an injury to Ryan Thomas from PEC Zwolle.
Younes TahaYellow CardYounes Taha from FC Groningen has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Missed opportunity. Thijs Oosting from PEC Zwolle attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Zico Buurmeester.
The attempt is thwarted. Travis Hernes of FC Groningen takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Dies Janse.
Marco Rente from FC Groningen was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Shola Shoretire committed a foul against a player from PEC Zwolle.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Younes Taha from FC Groningen takes a left-footed shot from over 40 yards out on the left flank. However, Tom de Graaff of PEC Zwolle makes a great save, stopping the ball in the left corner.
Jorg Schreuders from FC Groningen commits a handball.
Opportunity squandered. Shola Shoretire of PEC Zwolle attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Tijs Velthuis.
Corner awarded to PEC Zwolle after Hidde Jurjus allowed the ball to go out of play.
Another offensive push. Younes Namli from PEC Zwolle takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Hidde Jurjus of FC Groningen makes a save in the left corner. The assist came from Ryan Thomas.
Shola Shoretire from PEC Zwolle has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen committed a foul.
Koen Kostons from PEC Zwolle was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Dies Janse of FC Groningen committed a foul.
Thom van Bergen of FC Groningen was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
The first half is underway...
