Match report
Groningen Draws with PEC Zwolle in Eredivisie Thriller: 2-2
Groningen
2–2
FT
PEC Zwolle
Nov 23, 2025
Groningen managed to secure a hard-fought draw against PEC Zwolle, with both sides displaying resilience and determination in the Eredivisie clash. Despite early setbacks, Groningen equalized through Thom van Bergen's brace. The match was filled with drama and numerous key moments that shifted momentum.
Key Facts
- • T. Oosting scored for PEC Zwolle in the 11th minute.
- • Thom van Bergen equalized for Groningen at the 37th minute.
- • Sherel Floranus restored PEC's lead with a goal in the 59th minute.
- • Thom van Bergen scored his second and the match-tying goal for Groningen in the 90th minute.
Lineups
Groningen
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 E. Vaessen (G)
- 5 M. Rente (D)
- 3 T. Blokzijl (D)
- 4 D. Janse (D)
- 43 M. Peersman (D)
- 8 T. de Jonge (M)
- 6 S. Resink (M)
- 17 D. van der Werff (M)
- 10 Y. Taha (M)
- 14 J. Schreuders (M)
- 26 T. van Bergen (F)
Substitutes
- 9 B. Willumsson
- 22 S. Bouland
- 11 N. Emeran
- 69 M. Hoekstra
- 21 H. Jurjus
- 18 T. Land
- 16 T. Mercera
- 27 R. Mendes
- 2 W. Prins
- 20 M. Seuntjens
- 19 O. Zawada
- 13 L. Stubljar
PEC Zwolle
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 16 T. de Graaff (G)
- 3 O. Aertssen (D)
- 28 S. Graves (D)
- 4 A. Garcia MacNulty (D)
- 2 S. Floranus (D)
- 25 T. Oosting (M)
- 30 R. Thomas (M)
- 35 J. Monteiro (M)
- 7 S. Shoretire (F)
- 10 K. Kostons (F)
- 22 K. de Rooij (F)
Substitutes
- 48 L. Bakker
- 29 T. Buitink
- 8 Z. Buurmeester
- 19 J. Faberski
- 34 N. Fichtinger
- 6 T. Gooijer
- 11 D. Mbayo
- 26 J. Pereira da Gama
- 20 G. Reiziger
- 42 D. Ruward
- 41 D. Verduin
Timeline
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11' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal GoalT. Oosting · Assist: Olivier Aertssen
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37' Groningen Goal · Normal GoalThom van Bergen · Assist: S. Resink
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43' PEC Zwolle Card · Yellow CardAnselmo Garcia McNulty
Foul
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59' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal GoalSherel Floranus · Assist: Olivier Aertssen
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60' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 1Off: Jamiro Monteiro · On: Z. Buurmeester
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60' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 2Off: Sherel Floranus · On: T. Gooijer
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60' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 3Off: K. de Rooij · On: D. Mbayo
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62' PEC Zwolle Card · Yellow CardS. Shoretire
Foul
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65' Groningen subst · Substitution 1Off: D. van der Werff · On: B. Willumsson
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72' PEC Zwolle Card · Yellow CardAnselmo Garcia McNulty
Foul
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72' PEC Zwolle Card · Red CardAnselmo Garcia McNulty
Foul
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76' Groningen subst · Substitution 2Off: Marvin Peersman · On: W. Prins
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76' Groningen subst · Substitution 3Off: Tika de Jonge · On: M. Seuntjens
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76' Groningen subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Taha · On: O. Zawada
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77' Groningen Card · Yellow CardDies Janse
Foul
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79' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Oosting · On: N. Fichtinger
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79' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: D. Ruward
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82' Groningen subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Schreuders · On: T. Land
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90' Groningen Goal · Normal GoalThom van Bergen · Assist: W. Prins
Match Stats
| Stat | Groningen | PEC Zwolle |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 74% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 39 | 5 |
| Corners | 13 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 562 | 329 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 16 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 13 | 3 |
| xG | 2.55 | 0.77 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 2 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 463 | 244 |
| Shots Inside Box | 20 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 12 |
| Shots Outside Box | 19 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ PEC Zwolle took an early lead through T. Oosting's goal but found themselves level shortly after when Thom van Bergen equalized.
- ▸ Sherel Floranus' second goal for PEC Zwolle in the 59th minute gave them a temporary advantage, only to see Groningen fight back and secure the draw with another score from Thom van Bergen late in the game.