Match report

Heerenveen Defeats PEC Zwolle 4-2 in Eredivisie Clash

Heerenveen
Heerenveen
4–2
FT
PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle
Feb 15, 2026

Heerenveen made an epic comeback against PEC Zwolle, turning the tide from a 2-0 deficit to secure a comprehensive 4-2 victory in their Eredivisie clash. The hosts found themselves trailing early on but fought back with four unanswered goals.

Key Facts

  • • PEC Zwolle scored two quick goals by Y. Namli and T. Gooijer at the 13th and 16th minutes, respectively.
  • • Heerenveen's M. Rivera netted the first goal for his team in the 30th minute with an assist from Joris van Overeem.
  • • L. Nordas added another crucial strike for Heerenveen at the 52nd minute, assisted by M. Linday.
  • • R. Meerveld scored to level the score in the 63rd minute, setting up a dominant comeback.
  • • E. Gurbuz sealed the win with a goal in stoppage time.

Lineups

Heerenveen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 B. Klaverboer (G)
  • 45 O. Braude (D)
  • 4 S. Kersten (D)
  • 3 M. Willemsen (D)
  • 19 V. Zagaritis (D)
  • 16 M. Linday (M)
  • 6 J. van Overeem (M)
  • 11 L. Oyen (M)
  • 10 R. Meerveld (M)
  • 7 M. Rivera (M)
  • 18 L. Nordas (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 I. Ahmed
  • 31 N. Bakker
  • 36 N. Courtens
  • 50 E. Gurbuz
  • 28 H. Petrov
  • 15 M. Egbring
  • 38 I. Mulder
  • 44 A. Noppert
  • 37 K. Schaken
  • 17 N. Hopland

PEC Zwolle

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 T. de Graaff (G)
  • 6 T. Gooijer (D)
  • 28 S. Graves (D)
  • 4 A. Garcia MacNulty (D)
  • 2 S. Floranus (D)
  • 30 R. Thomas (M)
  • 7 S. Shoretire (M)
  • 9 Y. Namli (M)
  • 25 T. Oosting (M)
  • 22 K. de Rooij (M)
  • 10 K. Kostons (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 O. Aertssen
  • 48 L. Bakker
  • 29 T. Buitink
  • 8 Z. Buurmeester
  • 19 J. Faberski
  • 34 N. Fichtinger
  • 26 J. Pereira da Gama
  • 20 G. Reiziger
  • 42 D. Ruward
  • 18 O. Velanas
  • 5 T. Velthuis
  • 41 D. Verduin

Timeline

  1. PEC Zwolle
    13' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Namli · Assist: K. Kostons
  2. PEC Zwolle
    16' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Gooijer · Assist: Y. Namli
  3. Heerenveen
    30' Heerenveen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Rivera · Assist: Joris van Overeem
  4. Heerenveen
    31' Heerenveen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Rivera

    Persistent fouling

  5. PEC Zwolle
    46' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Simon Graves Jensen · On: Olivier Aertssen
  6. Heerenveen
    52' Heerenveen Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Nordas · Assist: M. Linday
  7. PEC Zwolle
    62' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. de Rooij · On: Z. Buurmeester
  8. PEC Zwolle
    63' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Oosting · On: O. Velanas
  9. Heerenveen
    63' Heerenveen Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Meerveld · Assist: Joris van Overeem
  10. Heerenveen
    64' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Oyen · On: E. Gurbuz
  11. PEC Zwolle
    72' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Sherel Floranus · On: T. Velthuis
  12. Heerenveen
    77' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Oliver Braude · On: M. Egbring
  13. PEC Zwolle
    83' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Shoretire · On: J. Faberski
  14. Heerenveen
    87' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Rivera · On: N. Hopland
  15. Heerenveen
    90' Heerenveen Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Gurbuz · Assist: M. Egbring

Match Stats

Stat Heerenveen PEC Zwolle
Fouls 8 6
Pass Accuracy 79% 85%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 395 497
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 1.58 1.19
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented -2 -2
Accurate Passes 312 422
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Heerenveen's quick response by scoring two goals within six minutes (30th and 52nd) reversed the momentum, setting the stage for their eventual victory.
  • ▸ The substitution of R. Meerveld in the 63rd minute marked a significant turning point as he scored immediately, shifting the game's balance in favor of Heerenveen.