Match report

PEC Zwolle Defeats Willem II 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Willem II
Willem II
1–2
FT
PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle
May 14, 2025

PEC Zwolle held off a spirited comeback from Willem II to secure a crucial Eredivisie win with a scoreline of 2-1. Y. Namli opened the scoring early on, followed by Jesse Bosch's equalizer in the second half for Willem II. However, E. Reijnders' late goal sealed PEC Zwolle's victory and boosted their standings in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Y. Namli (26') scored the opening goal for PEC Zwolle.
  • • Jesse Bosch equalized for Willem II at 72'.
  • • E. Reijnders sealed victory with a goal in the 79th minute.
  • • D. van den Berg and Anouar El Azzouzi received yellow cards for PEC Zwolle.
  • • Willem II's Jesse Bosch was also shown a yellow card.

Lineups

Willem II

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Didillon-Hödl (G)
  • 33 T. St. Jago (D)
  • 6 B. Lambert (D)
  • 4 E. Schouten (D)
  • 22 R. Nizet (D)
  • 77 D. Kaygin (M)
  • 16 R. Meerveld (M)
  • 8 J. Bosch (M)
  • 7 N. Doodeman (F)
  • 9 K. Vaesen (F)
  • 11 E. Kehrer (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 J. Bokila
  • 51 U. van Aalst
  • 19 Y. Sylla
  • 50 P. van Loon
  • 24 C. van den Berg
  • 15 M. Pivaš
  • 21 A. Fatah
  • 41 M. Schut
  • 17 P. Joosten
  • 48 J. Mathijsen

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)
  • 10 D. van den Berg (M)
  • 11 D. Mbayo (F)
  • 18 O. Velanas (F)
  • 50 F. Krastev (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 K. de Rooij
  • 33 D. van der Haar
  • 35 Jamiro Monteiro
  • 21 S. Lagsir
  • 5 T. Lutonda
  • 40 M. Hauptmeijer
  • 32 G. Reiziger
  • 38 T. Gijselhart
  • 30 R. Thomas
  • 25 K. Vermeer
  • 29 T. Buitink
  • 9 D. Vente

Timeline

  1. PEC Zwolle
    26' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Namli · Assist: D. van den Berg
  2. PEC Zwolle
    29' PEC Zwolle Card · Yellow Card
    D. van den Berg

    Foul

  3. PEC Zwolle
    36' PEC Zwolle Card · Yellow Card
    Anouar El Azzouzi

    Foul

  4. Willem II
    62' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kyan Vaesen · On: J. Bokila
  5. Willem II
    63' Willem II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Doodeman · On: U. van Aalst
  6. PEC Zwolle
    69' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Mbayo · On: K. de Rooij
  7. PEC Zwolle
    69' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sherel Floranus · On: D. van der Haar
  8. Willem II
    72' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    Jesse Bosch
  9. PEC Zwolle
    77' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Krastev · On: Jamiro Monteiro
  10. PEC Zwolle
    79' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Reijnders · Assist: K. de Rooij
  11. Willem II
    82' Willem II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Kaygin · On: Y. Sylla
  12. PEC Zwolle
    89' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Namli · On: S. Lagsir
  13. Willem II
    90'+1 Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    Jesse Bosch

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Willem II PEC Zwolle
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 73% 84%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 16
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 350 478
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 3 6
xG 1.00 1.09
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 257 401
Shots Inside Box 10 9
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Y. Namli's early goal in the 26th minute set the tone and gave PEC Zwolle an initial lead, which they almost maintained until late.
  • ▸ E. Reijnders' goal in the 79th minute proved decisive as it came after Willem II had equalized through Jesse Bosch, giving PEC Zwolle a crucial Eredivisie win.