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“Tjaronn Chery converts the first of his two penalties to give NEC an early lead”
Pivotal“Chery doubles NEC's lead with a second penalty after a Zwolle handball”
Pivotal“Substitute Perr Schuurs heads home the winner from a corner to put NEC back in front”
Pivotal
PEC Zwolle
NEC Nijmegen
Outstanding performance
NEC Nijmegen•AttackerNEC raced into a two-goal lead inside the opening 23 minutes through two Tjaronn Chery penalties, both won cheaply against a rattled Zwolle defence. Zwolle hit back through Sherel Floranus and a Koen Kostons penalty either side of half-time to level things up, then Kostons struck again just after the hour to complete an astonishing turnaround and put the hosts 2-2 level. But NEC's bench impact proved decisive as substitute Perr Schuurs rose highest from a corner in the 83rd minute to restore the visitors' lead and snatch the points. Despite Zwolle edging possession and dangerous attacks, NEC's clinical edge in the box - 4 shots on target from just 8 attempts - and greater composure at the death separated the sides in a result that will sting the hosts given how hard they fought back into it.
How entertaining was this match?
PEC Zwolle wins a corner after Willum Willumsson concedes.
Almugera Kabar from NEC is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Almugera Kabar from NEC is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ryan Thomas from PEC Zwolle commits a foul.
Substitution for PEC Zwolle: Odysseus Velanas comes on for Koen Kostons.
Attempt missed. Noé Lebreton from NEC had a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
assist: Emre Mor
Goal! NEC leads 3-1 with a header from Perr Schuurs, who scored from the right side of the six-yard box after a corner.
NEC wins a corner after Nick Viergever concedes.
Emre Mor from NEC wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ryan Thomas from PEC Zwolle commits a foul.
Substitution for NEC: Brayann Pereira comes on for Bryan Linssen.
Substitution for NEC: Perr Schuurs comes on for Bram Nuytinck.
Attempt blocked. Noé Lebreton from NEC has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked. Willum Willumsson provided the assist.
NEC wins a corner after Simon Graves concedes.
Attempt missed. Tobias Storm (NEC) header from the centre of the box following a corner.
Tjaronn Chery from NEC is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Ryan Thomas from PEC Zwolle commits a foul.
Dylan Mbayo of PEC Zwolle commits a foul.
Bryan Linssen from NEC is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Simon Graves of PEC Zwolle.
Almugera Kabar from NEC wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Almugera Kabar of NEC.
Dylan Mbayo from PEC Zwolle is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ibrahim Cissoko is caught offside for PEC Zwolle.
Foul committed by Tobias Storm of NEC.
Sherel Floranus from PEC Zwolle is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Tobias StormYellow CardTobias Storm from NEC receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Penalty missed! The score remains PEC Zwolle 1, NEC 2. Koen Kostons from PEC Zwolle hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot.
Jamiro Monteiro of NEC concedes a penalty for a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty awarded to PEC Zwolle as Ibrahim Cissoko is fouled in the penalty area.
Dusan TadicYellow CardDusan Tadic from NEC receives a yellow card.
Jamiro Monteiro from NEC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Gabriel Reiziger from PEC Zwolle commits a foul.
PEC Zwolle wins a corner after Noé Lebreton concedes.
Emre Mor from NEC wins a free kick on the right wing.
Sherel Floranus commits a foul for PEC Zwolle.
Substitution for NEC: Emre Mor comes on for Adam Tahaui.
Substitution for NEC: Willum Willumsson comes on for Clement Bischoff.
Almugera Kabar from NEC is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Ryan Thomas from PEC Zwolle commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Koen Kostons from PEC Zwolle takes a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, but it goes just to the left. Simon Graves provided the assist with a headed pass.
Substitution for PEC Zwolle: Ibrahim Cissoko comes on for Elias Sørensen.
Substitution for PEC Zwolle: Gabriel Reiziger comes on for Thijs Oosting.
Almugera KabarYellow CardAlmugera Kabar from NEC receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Almugera Kabar of NEC.
Dylan Mbayo from PEC Zwolle wins a free kick on the right wing.
NEC wins a corner after Nick Viergever concedes.
VAR decision confirms no goal. The match remains PEC Zwolle 1, NEC 2.
Koen Kostons of PEC Zwolle is caught offside.
Goal! Koen Kostons scores for PEC Zwolle with a left-footed shot from very close range. The match is now 2-2 against NEC.
NEC wins a corner after Thijs Oosting concedes.
NEC wins a corner after Olivier Aertssen concedes.
Tjaronn Chery's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Noé Lebreton provided the assist.
NEC wins a corner after Ryan Thomas concedes.
Corner awarded to PEC Zwolle after a concession by Gonzalo Crettaz.
Foul committed by Tobias Storm of NEC.
Ryan Thomas from PEC Zwolle is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Corner awarded to PEC Zwolle after a concession by Adam Tahaui.
Adam Tahaui from NEC is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Sherel Floranus from PEC Zwolle commits a foul.
Foul committed by Tobias Sommer of PEC Zwolle.
Jamiro Monteiro from NEC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The second half begins with PEC Zwolle trailing NEC 2-1.
Substitution for NEC: Almugera Kabar comes on for Deveron Fonville due to an injury.
Foul committed by Tobias Storm (NEC).
Elias Sørensen from PEC Zwolle wins a free kick in the attacking half.
The first half ends with PEC Zwolle trailing 1-2 against NEC.
Koen Kostons of PEC Zwolle is caught offside.
Bram Nuytinck from NEC is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Thijs Oosting from PEC Zwolle commits a foul.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Goal! Koen Kostons scores for PEC Zwolle with a right-footed shot from the penalty spot. The score is now PEC Zwolle 1, NEC 2.
Penalty awarded to PEC Zwolle as Dylan Mbayo is fouled in the penalty area.
Deveron Fonville from NEC concedes a penalty due to a foul in the penalty area.
VAR is checking the goal scored by Sherel Floranus for PEC Zwolle.
Elias Sørensen of PEC Zwolle is caught offside.
Goal! Sherel Floranus scores for PEC Zwolle with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box. The score is now PEC Zwolle 1, NEC 2.
Foul committed by Ryan Thomas of PEC Zwolle.
Deveron Fonville from NEC is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
PEC Zwolle wins a corner after Dusan Tadic concedes.
Attempt missed. Koen Kostons from PEC Zwolle had a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
Olivier Aertssen's right-footed shot from outside the box for PEC Zwolle is blocked.
Deveron Fonville from NEC commits a foul.
Tobias Sommer from PEC Zwolle is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed by Adam Tahaui from NEC with a header from the center of the box.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Deveron Fonville from NEC.
Attempt missed by Tobias Sommer from PEC Zwolle with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Goal! Tjaronn Chery scores for NEC with a left-footed shot from the penalty spot. The score is now PEC Zwolle 0, NEC 2.
Sherel Floranus of PEC Zwolle concedes a penalty for handball in the penalty area.
NEC wins a corner after Olivier Aertssen concedes.
Tjaronn Chery from NEC has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is saved.
Foul committed by Tobias Storm of NEC.
Elias Sørensen from PEC Zwolle wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ryan Thomas from PEC Zwolle misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. The chance was assisted by Tobias Sommer, who delivered a cross following a corner.
PEC Zwolle wins a corner after Tobias Storm concedes.
Ryan Thomas from PEC Zwolle commits a foul.
Clement Bischoff from NEC is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Sherel Floranus from PEC Zwolle is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Adam Tahaui of NEC.
Delay in the match (NEC).
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Simon Graves from PEC Zwolle is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Bryan Linssen (NEC).
Bram Nuytinck from NEC is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Thijs Oosting from PEC Zwolle commits a foul.
Dylan Mbayo's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
Dylan Mbayo's left-footed shot from the right side of the box for PEC Zwolle is blocked.
Simon Graves from PEC Zwolle is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Dusan Tadic from NEC commits a foul.
Goal! NEC takes the lead 1-0 as Tjaronn Chery converts the penalty with a left-footed shot.
Jasper Schendelaar of PEC Zwolle concedes a penalty due to a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty awarded to NEC. Tjaronn Chery is fouled in the penalty area.
First half begins.
NEC Nijmegen arrive at MAC³PARK Stadion battered from a bruising Champions League exit at Bodø/Glimt, while PEC Zwolle carry the confidence of a statement away win at Heerenveen. With both sides sitting on 3 points and eyeing a push up the Eredivisie table, this Saturday clash carries genuine mid-table significance.
