Match report

PEC Zwolle 4-3 Vitesse: An Eredivisie Thriller

PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle
4–3
FT
Vitesse
Vitesse
Feb 29, 2020

PEC Zwolle secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Vitesse in their Eredivisie clash. The match featured a strong start by Vitesse with early goals from T. Matavž and O. Tannane. However, PEC Zwolle fought back, with K. Paal and P. Clement scoring crucial goals, followed by R. Ghoochannejhad's penalty in the final minutes.

Key Facts

  • • Vitesse took the lead through T. Matavž in the 6th minute
  • • O. Tannane extended Vitesse's lead to 2-0 in the 33rd minute
  • • K. Paal scored for PEC Zwolle in the 74th minute
  • • P. Clement scored in the 90th minute +4 seconds
  • • R. Ghoochannejhad scored a penalty in the 90th minute to seal the win

Lineups

PEC Zwolle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Zetterer (G)
  • 2 B. van Polen (D)
  • 3 T. Lam (D)
  • 5 K. Paal (D)
  • 4 Y. Nakayama (D)
  • 13 R. Strieder (M)
  • 22 P. Clement (F)
  • 38 G. Hamer (M)
  • 30 D. Huiberts (M)
  • 9 M. van Duinen (F)
  • 7 V. van Crooij (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 S. van Wermeskerken
  • 8 R. Ghoochannejhad
  • 17 D. Johnsen
  • 10 L. Thy
  • 1 X. Mous
  • 40 M. Hauptmeijer
  • 49 T. van den Belt
  • 19 R. Dekker
  • 23 E. Reijnen
  • 32 J. Koorman

Vitesse

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Pasveer (G)
  • 17 E. Dasa (D)
  • 28 J. Brenet (D)
  • 3 A. Obispo (D)
  • 30 D. Doekhi (D)
  • 21 M. Bero (M)
  • 8 S. Tronstad (M)
  • 9 T. Matavž (F)
  • 11 B. Linssen (F)
  • 20 N. Dicko (F)
  • 14 O. Tannane (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 R. Bazoer
  • 36 P. Vroegh
  • 7 J. Grot
  • 5 M. Clark
  • 40 B. Bayazit
  • 29 T. Buitink
  • 32 Ö. Aktas
  • 18 T. Hajek
  • 2 J. Lelieveld
  • 1 K. Lamprou

Timeline

  1. Vitesse
    6' Vitesse Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Matavž
  2. Vitesse
    18' Vitesse Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bero
  3. Vitesse
    27' Vitesse subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bero · On: R. Bazoer
  4. Vitesse
    33' Vitesse Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Tannane
  5. PEC Zwolle
    46' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Yuta Nakayama · On: S. van Wermeskerken
  6. Vitesse
    58' Vitesse subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Dicko · On: P. Vroegh
  7. PEC Zwolle
    61' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. van Crooij · On: R. Ghoochannejhad
  8. PEC Zwolle
    74' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Paal · Assist: P. Clement
  9. Vitesse
    81' Vitesse Card · Yellow Card
    O. Tannane
  10. Vitesse
    84' Vitesse subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Linssen · On: J. Grot
  11. PEC Zwolle
    87' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Huiberts · On: D. Johnsen
  12. PEC Zwolle
    90'+4 PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Clement · Assist: K. Paal
  13. PEC Zwolle
    90' PEC Zwolle Goal · Penalty
    R. Ghoochannejhad

Match Stats

Stat PEC Zwolle Vitesse
Fouls 17 13
Pass Accuracy 82% 79%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 15
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 436 336
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 7 7
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 358 266
Shots Inside Box 11 11
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PEC Zwolle's introduction of S. van Wermeskerken in the 46th minute provided a spark in the midfield
  • ▸ The equalizing goal by K. Paal in the 74th minute marked a turning point, boosting PEC Zwolle's morale
  • ▸ P. Clement's goal in the 90th minute +4 seconds and R. Ghoochannejhad's penalty secured the comeback victory