Match report

Willem II Defeats PEC Zwolle 1-0 in Eredivisie Clash

PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle
0–1
FT
Willem II
Willem II
Apr 29, 2018

In a tightly contested Eredivisie match, Willem II held off a spirited PEC Zwolle to secure a 1-0 victory. The only goal of the game came from I. Azzaoui in the 66th minute, sealing a vital three points for Willem II. Despite numerous substitutions on both sides, including PEC Zwolle's Ryan Thomas and Willem II's F. Heerkens and J. Croux, the home team could not find an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: PEC Zwolle 0–1 Willem II
  • • Goal: I. Azzaoui (66')
  • • Substitutions for PEC Zwolle: Ryan Thomas (36'), P. Parzyszek (60'), R. Dekker (72')
  • • Substitutions for Willem II: F. Heerkens (50'), J. Croux (56'), E. Enoh (80')
  • • Yellow Card: Erik Bakker (89')

Lineups

PEC Zwolle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Boer (G)
  • 2 B. van Polen (D)
  • 4 D. Marcellis (D)
  • 13 P. Sandler (D)
  • 6 M. Saymak (M)
  • 21 Y. Namli (F)
  • 19 R. Dekker (M)
  • 7 Y. Mokhtar (F)
  • 30 R. Thomas (M)
  • 9 P. Parzyszek (F)
  • 20 K. Ehizibue (D)

Substitutes

  • 23 E. Bakker
  • 17 Q. Menig
  • 3 N. Freire
  • 11 T. Ondaan
  • 14 E. Israelsson
  • 16 M. van der Hart
  • 24 R. Ligeon
  • 28 R. Benschop
  • 33 S. van den Berg
  • 35 S. Woudstra
  • 40 M. Hauptmeijer

Willem II

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Wellenreuther (G)
  • 29 D. Lachman (D)
  • 15 G. Wijnaldum (D)
  • 3 F. Heerkens (D)
  • 21 K. Tsimikas (D)
  • 32 E. Enoh (M)
  • 10 T. Haye (M)
  • 6 Chirivella (M)
  • 20 E. Lieftink (M)
  • 11 J. Croux (F)
  • 9 Fran Sol (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 D. Dankerlui
  • 38 I. Azzaoui
  • 51 K. Kristinsson
  • 5 J. van der Linden
  • 28 Asumah
  • 36 W. Sprangers
  • 93 S. van der Lei

Timeline

  1. PEC Zwolle
    36' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ryan Thomas · On: Erik Bakker
  2. Willem II
    50' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Heerkens · On: D. Dankerlui
  3. Willem II
    56' Willem II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Croux · On: I. Azzaoui
  4. PEC Zwolle
    60' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Parzyszek · On: Q. Menig
  5. Willem II
    66' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Azzaoui · Assist: P. Chirivella
  6. PEC Zwolle
    72' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Dekker · On: Nicolás Freire
  7. Willem II
    80' Willem II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Enoh · On: K. Kristinsson
  8. PEC Zwolle
    89' PEC Zwolle Card · Yellow Card
    Erik Bakker

Match Stats

Stat PEC Zwolle Willem II
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 81% 66%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 26 6
Corners 9 3
Total Passes 539 255
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 10 1
Shots off Target 12 5
Possession 68% 32%
Accurate Passes 437 169
Shots Inside Box 16 4
Saves 0 9
Shots Outside Box 10 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted in Willem II's favor when I. Azzaoui scored the only goal in the 66th minute, giving the visitors a crucial lead.
  • ▸ PEC Zwolle made several substitutions in an attempt to regain the lead, including bringing on P. Parzyszek and R. Dekker, but could not capitalize on their chances.