Match report

PEC Zwolle and Excelsior Share Points in Thrilling 2-2 Draw (Eredivisie)

PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle
2–2
FT
Excelsior
Excelsior
Apr 12, 2026

PEC Zwolle and Excelsior engaged in a thrilling match in the Eredivisie, ending in a 2-2 draw. T. Oosting and O. Velanas scored for PEC Zwolle, while D. Sanches Fernandes and S. Wlodarczyk found the net for Excelsior. Both teams showed resilience and determination, making it a memorable encounter in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • T. Oosting scored PEC Zwolle's first goal in the 3rd minute.
  • • D. Sanches Fernandes equalized for Excelsior in the 16th minute.
  • • O. Velanas put PEC Zwolle back in the lead with a goal in the 60th minute.
  • • S. Wlodarczyk scored the equalizer for Excelsior in the 80th minute.
  • • I. Yegoian received a yellow card for Excelsior in the 53rd minute.

Lineups

PEC Zwolle

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 Tom de Graaff (G)
  • 3 Olivier Aertssen (D)
  • 28 Simon Graves (D)
  • 4 Anselmo Garcia McNulty (D)
  • 2 Sherel Floranus (D)
  • 30 Ryan Thomas (M)
  • 8 Zico Buurmeester (M)
  • 9 Younes Namli (M)
  • 25 Thijs Oosting (M)
  • 18 Odysseus Velanas (M)
  • 10 Koen Kostons (F)

Substitutes

  • 48 Len Bakker
  • 29 Thomas Buitink
  • 42 Dylan Ruward
  • 5 Tijs Velthuis
  • 22 Kaj de Rooij
  • 41 Duke Verduin
  • 20 Gabriel Reiziger
  • 34 Nick Fichtinger
  • 6 Tristan Gooijer

Excelsior

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Stijn van Gassel (G)
  • 2 Ilias Bronkhorst (D)
  • 3 Rick Meissen (D)
  • 4 Casper Widell (D)
  • 14 Lewis Schouten (D)
  • 12 Arthur Zagre (D)
  • 30 Derensili Sanches Fernandes (M)
  • 23 Irakli Yegoian (M)
  • 20 Lennard Hartjes (M)
  • 11 Gyan de Regt (M)
  • 10 Noah Naujoks (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Szymon Włodarczyk
  • 6 Adam Carlén
  • 33 Jerolldino Bergraaf
  • 16 Calvin Raatsie
  • 15 Simon Janssen
  • 24 Giuliano Cairo
  • 29 Mike van Duinen
  • 7 Emil Hansson

Timeline

  1. PEC Zwolle
    3' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Oosting
  2. Excelsior
    16' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sanches Fernandes · Assist: Casper Widell
  3. Excelsior
    53' Excelsior Card · Yellow Card
    I. Yegoian

    Holding

  4. PEC Zwolle
    60' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Velanas · Assist: T. Oosting
  5. Excelsior
    62' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Schouten · On: E. Hansson
  6. PEC Zwolle
    62' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ryan Thomas · On: T. Gooijer
  7. PEC Zwolle
    74' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Kostons · On: T. Buitink
  8. Excelsior
    79' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Meissen · On: S. Wlodarczyk
  9. Excelsior
    79' Excelsior subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Yegoian · On: M. van Duinen
  10. Excelsior
    80' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Wlodarczyk · Assist: G. de Regt

Match Stats

Stat PEC Zwolle Excelsior
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 77% 75%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 16
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 396 422
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 5
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 2.66 1.51
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 304 318
Shots Inside Box 11 9
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PEC Zwolle took the lead early in the game with T. Oosting scoring in the 3rd minute, setting the tone for a fast-paced start.
  • ▸ The momentum shifted with Excelsior's equalizer by D. Sanches Fernandes in the 16th minute, showing their competitive spirit.
  • ▸ O. Velanas' goal in the 60th minute restored PEC Zwolle's lead, but Excelsior showed great resilience with S. Wlodarczyk's equalizer in the 80th minute, ensuring the draw.