Match report

PEC Zwolle Defeats Groningen 1-0 in Eredivisie Clash

PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle
1–0
FT
Groningen
Groningen
May 16, 2021

PEC Zwolle secured a crucial 1-0 win over Groningen in the Eredivisie, with a fortuitous own goal by Koki Itakura in the 80th minute proving decisive. Despite numerous substitutions on both sides, PEC Zwolle managed to hold on to their lead and secure the three points. The win strengthens PEC Zwolle's position in the league standings, while Groningen's pursuit for a higher finish in the Eredivisie takes a hit.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: PEC Zwolle 1–0 Groningen
  • • Own Goal: Koki Itakura (80')
  • • Substitutions: PEC Zwolle made 5 subs, including Manuel, Misidjan, and Tedić
  • • Substitutions: Groningen made 5 subs, including El Messaoudi and Suslov

Lineups

PEC Zwolle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 X. Mous (G)
  • 5 K. Paal (D)
  • 4 Y. Nakayama (D)
  • 36 M. Doue (D)
  • 13 R. Strieder (M)
  • 22 P. Clement (M)
  • 25 I. Pherai (M)
  • 20 T. van den Belt (D)
  • 7 V. Misidjan (F)
  • 14 B. Manuel (F)
  • 27 S. Tedić (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 E. Reijnders
  • 9 M. van Duinen
  • 2 B. van Polen
  • 8 R. Ghoochannejhad
  • 17 D. Bajselmani
  • 16 D. van Drenth
  • 34 D. Chirino
  • 11 J. Drost
  • 21 S. Lagsir
  • 40 M. Hauptmeijer

Groningen

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Padt (G)
  • 5 K. Itakura (D)
  • 17 Migue Leal (M)
  • 48 L. Miguel (D)
  • 18 A. El Messaoudi (M)
  • 6 A. Matusiwa (M)
  • 26 D. van Kaam (D)
  • 14 P. Joosten (F)
  • 11 M. El Hankouri (M)
  • 9 J. Larsen (F)
  • 31 T. Suslov (M)

Substitutes

  • 8 S. Schreck
  • 7 R. Lundqvist
  • 19 P. Abraham
  • 37 T. Dallinga
  • 58 B. Meijer
  • 25 J. de Boer
  • 23 P. Bråtveit
  • 52 T. de Jonge
  • 51 T. Blokzijl
  • 68 L. Valente

Timeline

  1. Groningen
    57' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. El Hankouri · On: S. Schreck
  2. Groningen
    57' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. El Messaoudi · On: R. Lundqvist
  3. PEC Zwolle
    64' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Misidjan · On: E. Reijnders
  4. PEC Zwolle
    64' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Manuel · On: M. van Duinen
  5. PEC Zwolle
    65' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Strieder · On: B. van Polen
  6. Groningen
    76' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. S. Larsen · On: P. Abraham
  7. Groningen
    76' Groningen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Suslov · On: T. Dallinga
  8. PEC Zwolle
    78' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Tedić · On: R. Ghoochannejhad
  9. PEC Zwolle
    78' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Doue · On: D. Bajselmani
  10. PEC Zwolle
    80' PEC Zwolle Goal · Own Goal
    K. Itakura
  11. Groningen
    83' Groningen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Miguel · On: B. Meijer

Match Stats

Stat PEC Zwolle Groningen
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 88% 86%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 4 0
Total Passes 516 451
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 4 1
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 455 389
Shots Inside Box 4 4
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 9 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PEC Zwolle's own goal by Koki Itakura in the 80th minute changed the momentum, giving them a vital lead against Groningen.
  • ▸ Groningen made several substitutions, including bringing on El Messaoudi and Suslov, but failed to capitalize and score an equalizer.