Match report

PEC Zwolle Defeats NAC Breda 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash

PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle
2–1
FT
NAC Breda
NAC Breda
Mar 21, 2026

PEC Zwolle made a strong start in their Eredivisie encounter, defeating NAC Breda 2-1. Early goals from T. Oosting and O. Velanas gave Zwolle a commanding lead, though NAC Breda managed to score a consolation goal through M. Nassoh late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • PEC Zwolle 2–1 NAC Breda
  • • T. Oosting scored in the 22nd minute, assisted by O. Velanas
  • • O. Velanas scored in the 24th minute, unassisted
  • • NAC Breda's M. Nassoh scored in the 67th minute
  • • PEC Zwolle made multiple substitutions during the match including N. Fichtinger and K. de Rooij
  • • NAC Breda made multiple substitutions including A. Salama and J. Talvitie

Lineups

PEC Zwolle

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 T. de Graaff (G)
  • 6 T. Gooijer (D)
  • 5 T. Velthuis (D)
  • 4 A. Garcia MacNulty (D)
  • 2 S. Floranus (D)
  • 30 R. Thomas (M)
  • 8 Z. Buurmeester (M)
  • 9 Y. Namli (M)
  • 25 T. Oosting (M)
  • 18 O. Velanas (M)
  • 10 K. Kostons (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 D. Verduin
  • 48 L. Bakker
  • 29 T. Buitink
  • 33 D. van der Haar
  • 42 D. Ruward
  • 34 N. Fichtinger
  • 26 J. Pereira da Gama
  • 22 K. de Rooij
  • 3 O. Aertssen
  • 19 J. Faberski
  • 20 G. Reiziger

NAC Breda

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 D. Bielica (G)
  • 3 D. Odoi (D)
  • 20 F. Jensen (D)
  • 22 R. Hillen (D)
  • 4 B. Kemper (D)
  • 16 M. Balard (M)
  • 8 C. Leemans (M)
  • 7 C. Brym (M)
  • 11 R. Paula (M)
  • 10 M. Nassoh (M)
  • 19 A. Salama (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 K. Lamprou
  • 1 R. Kortsmit
  • 24 A. Ayew
  • 90 L. Holtby
  • 15 E. Mahmutovic
  • 14 K. Sowah
  • 2 B. Lucassen
  • 32 J. Talvitie
  • 55 B. Ghalidi
  • 25 C. Valerius
  • 21 J. Candelaria
  • 26 P. Reulen

Timeline

  1. PEC Zwolle
    22' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Oosting · Assist: O. Velanas
  2. PEC Zwolle
    24' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Velanas
  3. PEC Zwolle
    39' PEC Zwolle Card · Yellow Card
    T. Gooijer

    Foul

  4. PEC Zwolle
    58' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Velanas · On: N. Fichtinger
  5. PEC Zwolle
    58' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ryan Thomas · On: K. de Rooij
  6. PEC Zwolle
    60' PEC Zwolle Card · Yellow Card
    N. Fichtinger

    Foul

  7. NAC Breda
    62' NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    D. Odoi

    Persistent fouling

  8. NAC Breda
    67' NAC Breda Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Nassoh · Assist: R. Paula
  9. NAC Breda
    68' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Salama · On: A. Ayew
  10. NAC Breda
    68' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Brym · On: J. Talvitie
  11. NAC Breda
    68' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Paula · On: B. Ghalidi
  12. PEC Zwolle
    79' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Oosting · On: Olivier Aertssen
  13. NAC Breda
    81' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rio Hillen · On: P. Reulen
  14. PEC Zwolle
    87' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Sherel Floranus · On: D. van der Haar
  15. NAC Breda
    87' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Balard · On: Enes Mahmutović

Match Stats

Stat PEC Zwolle NAC Breda
Fouls 20 14
Pass Accuracy 73% 81%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 20
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 362 447
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 5
Shots on Target 2 6
xG 0.82 1.04
Shots off Target 1 9
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 264 360
Shots Inside Box 5 12
Saves 5 0
Shots Outside Box 3 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PEC Zwolle took control early with two quick goals from T. Oosting and O. Velanas, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ NAC Breda's goal by M. Nassoh in the 67th minute provided a brief moment of hope but was not enough to turn the game in their favor.