“Thijs Oosting opens the scoring with a perfectly placed header from Odysseus Velanas' cross, giving PEC Zwolle the early advantage”
Pivotal“Odysseus Velanas doubles Zwolle's lead with a right-footed strike from the center of the box, capitalizing on the momentum”
Pivotal“NAC Breda makes a double substitution bringing on Kaj de Rooij and Nick Fichtinger in search of a route back into the match”
“Mohamed Nassoh pulls one back for NAC Breda with a powerful header from Raul Paula's cross, setting up a nervous finish”
Pivotal
PEC Zwolle
NAC Breda
Outstanding performance
PEC Zwolle•MidfielderPEC Zwolle secured a crucial 2-1 victory over NAC Breda in an entertaining Eredivisie encounter that showcased two contrasting halves. The hosts dominated the opening period, with Thijs Oosting's well-placed header and Odysseus Velanas' clinical finish establishing a commanding 2-0 lead within just two minutes. Velanas was the architect of Zwolle's early success, providing the assist for Oosting before finishing expertly himself. NAC Breda showed resilience in the second half, creating pressure that eventually paid off when Mohamed Nassoh's powerful header from Raul Paula's cross set up a tense finale, but Zwolle held firm to claim all three points that could prove vital in their mid-table positioning.
How entertaining was this match?
Kaj de Rooij from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Denis Odoi from NAC Breda was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Substitution for PEC Zwolle: Damian van der Haar replaces Sherel Floranus.
Substitution for NAC Breda: Enes Mahmutovic comes on to replace Max Balard.
Missed opportunity. Pepijn Reulen from NAC Breda attempted a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
Corner awarded to NAC Breda after a foul by Koen Kostons.
The attempt is thwarted. Clint Leemans from NAC Breda takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Corner awarded to NAC Breda after a play that resulted in a deflection off Tristan Gooijer.
Olivier Aertssen from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Boy Kemper from NAC Breda was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Koen Kostons from PEC Zwolle earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Fouled by Fredrik Oldrup Jensen of NAC Breda.
The attempt is denied. Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets intercepted. The assist came from Pepijn Reulen.
Substitution for NAC Breda: Pepijn Reulen comes on to replace Rio Hillen.
Tom de Graaff from PEC Zwolle has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Fouled by Fredrik Oldrup Jensen of NAC Breda.
Corner awarded to NAC Breda after a play that resulted in a foul by Tom de Graaff.
A new offensive play is underway. Mohamed Nassoh of NAC Breda takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Tom de Graaff of PEC Zwolle makes a save in the right corner. The assist came from Rio Hillen.
Substitution for PEC Zwolle: Olivier Aertssen comes on to replace Thijs Oosting.
Missed opportunity! André Ayew from NAC Breda attempted a header from close range but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Denis Odoi, who delivered a well-placed cross.
Thijs Oosting from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Brahim Ghalidi from NAC Breda earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Offside call against NAC Breda. André Ayew has been caught offside.
Sherel Floranus from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
André Ayew from NAC Breda was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Sherel Floranus from PEC Zwolle has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Juho Talvitie from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Substitution for NAC Breda: Brahim Ghalidi comes on to replace Raul Paula.
Substitution for NAC Breda: Juho Talvitie replaces Charles-Andreas Brym.
Substitution for NAC Breda: André Ayew comes on to replace Amine Salama.
assist: Raul Paula
Goal! PEC Zwolle takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against NAC Breda. Mohamed Nassoh scores for NAC Breda, heading the ball from the center of the box into the top right corner of the net. The assist came from Raul Paula, who delivered a precise cross.
Boy Kemper from NAC Breda committed a handball foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Zico Buurmeester from PEC Zwolle takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Thijs Oosting.
Fredrik Oldrup Jensen from NAC Breda was awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Kaj de Rooij from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Denis OdoiYellow CardDenis Odoi from NAC Breda has been shown a yellow card.
Kaj de Rooij from PEC Zwolle earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Denis Odoi from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Nick FichtingerYellow CardNick Fichtinger from PEC Zwolle has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Nick Fichtinger from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Clint Leemans from NAC Breda has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Substitution for PEC Zwolle: Nick Fichtinger replaces Ryan Thomas.
Substitution for PEC Zwolle: Nick Fichtinger comes on to replace Odysseus Velanas.
Charles-Andreas Brym from NAC Breda committed a handball foul.
Opportunity wasted! Kemper from NAC Breda took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and wide to the left. The assist came from Raul Paula during a quick counterattack.
Younes Namli from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Clint Leemans from NAC Breda has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
The attempt is thwarted. Tristan Gooijer of PEC Zwolle heads the ball from close range, but it's blocked. The assist came from Odysseus Velanas, who delivered a cross.
Corner awarded to PEC Zwolle after Fredrik Oldrup Jensen allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to PEC Zwolle after Fredrik Oldrup Jensen allowed the ball to go out.
Odysseus Velanas of PEC Zwolle has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Denis Odoi from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Odysseus Velanas of PEC Zwolle has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Denis Odoi from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Clint Leemans from NAC Breda attempted a header from the center of the box, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Rio Hillen, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to NAC Breda after a foul by Tom de Graaff.
Another offensive push! Amine Salama from NAC Breda takes a long-range shot with his left foot, aiming to the right side, but Tom de Graaff from PEC Zwolle makes a fantastic save, reaching up to the top left corner. The assist came from Denis Odoi.
Ryan Thomas from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Charles-Andreas Brym from NAC Breda earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Fredrik Oldrup Jensen from NAC Breda earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Koen Kostons from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
The second half is underway with PEC Zwolle leading NAC Breda 2-0.
The first half has concluded with PEC Zwolle leading NAC Breda 2-0.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
A fresh offensive push unfolds as Charles-Andreas Brym from NAC Breda takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Tom de Graaff from PEC Zwolle makes a great save, diving to his right. The assist came from Amine Salama.
Tristan GooijerYellow CardTristan Gooijer of PEC Zwolle has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Tristan Gooijer from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Odysseus Velanas of PEC Zwolle has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Charles-Andreas Brym from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Zico Buurmeester from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Charles-Andreas Brym of NAC Breda earned a free kick in an offensive position.
The attempt is thwarted. Clint Leemans from NAC Breda takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Raul Paula from NAC Breda has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Thijs Oosting from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Younes Namli from PEC Zwolle has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Fouled by Boy Kemper of NAC Breda.
Fredrik Oldrup Jensen from NAC Breda has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Koen Kostons from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Rio Hillen from NAC Breda has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Thijs Oosting from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Corner awarded to PEC Zwolle after Rio Hillen allowed the ball to go out.
Fredrik Oldrup Jensen from NAC Breda was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Koen Kostons from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Offside call against NAC Breda. Fredrik Oldrup Jensen has been flagged for being offside.
Ryan Thomas from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Boy Kemper from NAC Breda earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Missed opportunity! Raul Paula from NAC Breda took a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide. The assist came from Mohamed Nassoh.
Goal! PEC Zwolle leads NAC Breda 2-0. Odysseus Velanas scores for PEC Zwolle with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending the ball straight into the middle of the goal.
The attempt is thwarted. Anselmo MacNulty of PEC Zwolle fired a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The setup for the shot came from Younes Namli, who delivered a cross.
Tristan Gooijer from PEC Zwolle earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Raul Paula from NAC Breda committed a foul.
assist: Odysseus Velanas
Goal! PEC Zwolle takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against NAC Breda. Thijs Oosting scores with a header from the center of the box, directing it into the left corner of the net. The assist came from Odysseus Velanas, who delivered a perfect cross.
A shot is deflected. Younes Namli from PEC Zwolle attempts a left-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Odysseus Velanas.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Clint Leemans from NAC Breda takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it’s expertly saved in the top right corner. The assist came from Charles-Andreas Brym.
The pause has ended, and they are set to resume play.
Match interruption - PEC Zwolle.
The attempt is thwarted. Fredrik Oldrup Jensen from NAC Breda heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but his shot is blocked. The assist came from Clint Leemans, who delivered a cross.
Corner awarded to NAC Breda after Ryan Thomas allowed the ball to go out.
Anselmo MacNulty from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Anselmo MacNulty from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Charles-Andreas Brym from NAC Breda was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Koen Kostons from PEC Zwolle earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Fouled by Max Balard of NAC Breda.
Opportunity squandered. Charles-Andreas Brym from NAC Breda attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area but failed to convert.
Opportunity wasted. Younes Namli of PEC Zwolle attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Charles-Andreas Brym from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Anselmo MacNulty from PEC Zwolle has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Odysseus Velanas of PEC Zwolle has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Denis Odoi from NAC Breda committed a foul.
The opening half of the match is underway.
