Match report

PEC Zwolle Defeats Groningen 2-0 in Eredivisie Clash

PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle
2–0
FT
Groningen
Groningen
May 18, 2025

PEC Zwolle stunned visitors Groningen with a well-executed 2-0 victory in the Eredivisie match at Stadion Westerkwartier on May 18th. Y. Namli opened the scoring for PEC Zwolle, following an assist from F. Krastev, shortly before halftime. D. Mbayo sealed the win with a second goal late into the game after receiving an assist from J. Schendelaar.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: PEC Zwolle 2–0 Groningen
  • • Goals by Y. Namli (44') and D. Mbayo (68') for PEC Zwolle
  • • Anouar El Azzouzi received a yellow card in the 64th minute for PEC Zwolle
  • • S. Resink was shown a yellow card in the 73rd minute for Groningen

Lineups

PEC Zwolle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Schendelaar (G)
  • 23 E. Reijnders (D)
  • 28 S. Graves (D)
  • 4 A. MacNulty (D)
  • 2 S. Floranus (D)
  • 7 Y. Namli (M)
  • 6 A. El Azzouzi (M)
  • 30 R. Thomas (M)
  • 11 D. Mbayo (F)
  • 18 O. Velanas (F)
  • 50 F. Krastev (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 K. de Rooij
  • 10 D. van den Berg
  • 35 Jamiro Monteiro
  • 33 D. van der Haar
  • 21 S. Lagsir
  • 34 N. Fichtinger
  • 25 K. Vermeer
  • 5 T. Lutonda
  • 32 G. Reiziger
  • 29 T. Buitink
  • 38 T. Gijselhart
  • 40 M. Hauptmeijer

Groningen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 21 H. Jurjus (G)
  • 5 M. Rente (D)
  • 4 H. Ekdal (D)
  • 3 T. Blokzijl (D)
  • 2 W. Prins (D)
  • 7 L. Bacuna (M)
  • 6 S. Resink (M)
  • 16 D. Kwakman (M)
  • 29 R. Postema (M)
  • 14 J. Schreuders (M)
  • 26 T. van Bergen (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 B. Willumsson
  • 43 M. Peersman
  • 11 N. Emeran
  • 18 T. de Jonge
  • 22 F. Stam
  • 24 D. Baron
  • 25 T. Oosting
  • 20 M. Seuntjens
  • 31 J. Meijster
  • 46 D. van der Werff
  • 27 Rui Mendes
  • 67 S. Bouland

Timeline

  1. PEC Zwolle
    44' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Namli · Assist: F. Krastev
  2. Groningen
    56' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Kwakman · On: B. Willumsson
  3. Groningen
    56' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Prins · On: Marvin Peersman
  4. PEC Zwolle
    64' PEC Zwolle Card · Yellow Card
    Anouar El Azzouzi

    Foul

  5. PEC Zwolle
    68' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Mbayo · Assist: J. Schendelaar
  6. Groningen
    70' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Rente · On: N. Emeran
  7. Groningen
    70' Groningen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Bacuna · On: Tika de Jonge
  8. Groningen
    73' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    S. Resink

    Argument

  9. PEC Zwolle
    82' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ryan Thomas · On: K. de Rooij
  10. PEC Zwolle
    82' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Namli · On: D. van den Berg
  11. PEC Zwolle
    82' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Mbayo · On: Jamiro Monteiro
  12. PEC Zwolle
    89' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Sherel Floranus · On: D. van der Haar
  13. PEC Zwolle
    90'+1 PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Krastev · On: S. Lagsir

Match Stats

Stat PEC Zwolle Groningen
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 85% 75%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 12
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 545 365
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.53 0.60
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 461 272
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Y. Namli's goal at the end of the first half shifted momentum to PEC Zwolle, who capitalized on their lead.
  • ▸ D. Mbayo's second goal in the 68th minute effectively sealed the win for PEC Zwolle.