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PEC Zwolle

Tristan Gooijer is the only player missing for PEC Zwolle head coach Johnny Jansen as they head into this latest Eredivisie matchday.
There should not be too many changes from the side that started in the draw with Sparta Rotterdam before the international break. However, midfielders Nick Fichtinger and Davy van den Berg are both pushing for starts.
Dylan Vente should continue to lead the attack. Vente's performances have been important for Zwolle this season. The striker leads the club with 11 goals, tied for fourth highest in the league's scoring charts in 2024/2025; five of which have been the tone-setting first goal of the match.
Waalwijk

No fewer than five players are missing for RKC Waalwijk this weekend. Luuk Wouters, Denilho Cleonise, Yanick van Osch, Dario van den Buijs, and Daouda Weidmann all remain at home as they continue to recover from their respective injuries.
After their humbling 3-0 home loss to champions PSV last time out, head coach Henk Fraser could be tempted to make a few changes, with centre-back Roshon van Eijma, defensive midfielder Godfried Roemeratoe, attacking midfielder Richard van der Venne, and forward Silvester van der Water all pushing for starts.
Visitors to Waalwijk have been led by Oskar Zawada in more ways than one; not only is he their captain, but he has also scored on nine occasions, including three match-opening goals.
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90+6'

That's the end of the match.
90+4'

Chris Lokesa (Waalwijk) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
90+3'

Zwolle have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
90+3'

Eliano Reijnders (Zwolle) latched on to a cross inside the six-yard box and headed at goal. If it wasn't for one of the defenders making a save on the goal line, he would have been celebrating a goal now. The referee signals a corner kick to Zwolle.
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We will have 4 min. of added time.
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Dylan Vente (Zwolle) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
88'

Olivier Aertssen (Zwolle) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Danny Makkelie blows his whistle for a foul.
86'

The corner from Filip Krastev (Zwolle) is hurriedly cleared.
86'

Dylan Vente (Zwolle) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders. It will be a corner kick for Zwolle.
84'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Olivier Aertssen trots off the pitch and is replaced by Eliano Reijnders (Zwolle).
84'

Henk Fraser prepares a substitution. Juan Familia-Castillo is replaced by Aaron Meijers (Waalwijk).
84'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Tim van de Loo departs the field of play to be replaced by Roshon van Eijma (Waalwijk).
84'

The attendance for today's match is 13650.
83'

Filip Krastev (Zwolle) finds himself some space inside the box, lines up the ball and unleashes a shot which goes into the top of the net.
83'

Zwolle take a short corner instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
81'

Younes Namli (Zwolle) finds himself free inside the box and pulls the trigger, but his effort is brilliantly stopped by one of the defending players.
80'

The whistle is blown for an infringement and Anselmo Garcia MacNulty (Zwolle) receives a yellow card!
78'

Younes Namli (Zwolle) wastes a huge opportunity! He receives a precise cross inside the penalty area and releases a quick shot that sails towards the right post. His effort, however, lacks power and the goalkeeper dives to make a stunning save.
76'

Johnny Jansen has decided to substitute Anouar El Azzouzi and he is replaced by Nick Fichtinger (Zwolle).
75'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Davy Van Den Berg (Zwolle) will replace Jamiro Monteiro.
74'

Goal! Dylan Vente (Zwolle) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Jeroen Houwen into left side of the goal.
74'

Dylan Vente (Zwolle) is going to take the penalty!
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Referee Danny Makkelie is happy with his original decision after the VAR review. It’s a PENALTY to Zwolle!
73'

Wait a minute! The referee has decided to review the penalty decision using the VAR system.
72'

Faissal Al Mazyani (Waalwijk) must have known he would be sent off for this foul, but he had to stop the opponent at all costs. Danny Makkelie shows him a second yellow card and the game has ended for him.
71'

Faissal Al Mazyani (Waalwijk) is penalised for holding. Danny Makkelie signals a set piece. The referee gives a penalty to Zwolle!
69'

A cross by Richonell Margaret (Waalwijk) from the side of the pitch flies into the box, but fails to find its intended target as the aim was poor.
68'

Anouar El Azzouzi (Zwolle) fancies his chances and unleashes a powerful shot from the edge of the box, but the keeper just watches it go high over the bar.
67'

Henk Fraser has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Chris Lokesa (Waalwijk) replacing Mohamed Ihattaren.
67'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Redouan el Yaakoubi leaves the pitch and Denilho Cleonise (Waalwijk) comes on.
65'

Faissal Al Mazyani (Waalwijk) makes a strong challenge and Danny Makkelie blows for a foul.
64'

Simon Graves (Zwolle) outjumps the defence to meet the resulting corner and heads the ball towards the middle of the goal. The long-range header is not powerful enough, and the keeper comfortably makes a save.
64'

The ball is out of play and Zwolle manage to earn a corner.
61'

Dylan Mbayo goes off the pitch and Younes Namli (Zwolle) comes on.
61'

Zwolle fail to score from a corner as Jeroen Houwen (Waalwijk) leaps to collect the ball.
60'

Simon Graves (Zwolle) attempts to score as he rises near the penalty spot and heads the ball to the left side of the goal. Jeroen Houwen displays brilliant reflexes and pulls off a comfortable save to stop the ball from hitting the net. The ball goes out of play and Zwolle have been awarded a corner kick.
60'

Zwolle work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
60'

Jamiro Monteiro (Zwolle) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked. Now Zwolle have a corner.
59'

Oskar Zawada (Waalwijk) is caught offside!
57'

The corner is swung in but Zwolle can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
56'

This free kick is taken by Simon Graves (Zwolle). He produces a decent shot towards the bottom right corner, but goalkeeper pulls off a great save! Zwolle force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
55'

Today's referee Danny Makkelie rightly decides to book Faissal Al Mazyani (Waalwijk) for his harsh tackle.
53'

It's a nice effort by Dylan Vente (Zwolle) from the edge of the box, but it's low towards the middle of the goal and straight down the throat of Jeroen Houwen. Easy save.
51'

The Zwolle players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
49'

Jamiro Monteiro (Zwolle) makes space inside the box for a shot, but his effort goes just wide of the left post.
48'

POST! Tim van de Loo (Waalwijk) unleashes a thunderous effort from the edge of the box and the ball crashes against the right post. What a strike that was!
46'

Henk Fraser has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Richard van der Venne (Waalwijk) comes on the pitch for Yassin Oukili.
46'

Everything is set for the start of the second half.
45+2'

The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.
45+1'

Mohamed Ihattaren (Waalwijk) shoots from the edge of the penalty area. The ball travels towards the bottom left corner, but Jasper Schendelaar easily deals with the threat.
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1 additional min. will be played.
45'

Richonell Margaret (Waalwijk) pounces on a great cross inside the box, but lashes his powerful first-time shot a whisker past the left post.
43'

What a sensational goal that would have been! Filip Krastev (Zwolle) picks up the ball inside the box and fires a beautiful first-time shot, but it goes just a few inches wide of the left post.
40'

Juan Familia-Castillo (Waalwijk) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball.
39'

Dylan Mbayo (Zwolle) launches an inaccurate corner kick into the penalty area.
39'

Dylan Vente (Zwolle) unleashes a powerful shot towards goal, but it is bravely blocked by a self-sacrificing defender. Zwolle force their opponents to concede a corner.
38'

Dangerous play by Tim van de Loo (Waalwijk). Danny Makkelie blows his whistle for a foul.
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Great teamplay by Waalwijk as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
34'

A cross from a corner kick by Zwolle is too strong and the ball goes well out of play.
34'

Jamiro Monteiro (Zwolle) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. The ball is out of play. Zwolle will have a chance to score from a corner.
32'

Julian Lelieveld (Waalwijk) serves up a nice cross, but Jasper Schendelaar punches the ball away.
30'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Zwolle.
30'

The ball is cleared after Filip Krastev (Zwolle) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The ball goes behind for a corner. Zwolle will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
28'

Half-chance! Sherel Floranus (Zwolle) plays a pass into the box, but Jeroen Houwen reacts well to snuff out the attack.
26'

Danny Makkelie blows his whistle after Liam Van Gelderen (Waalwijk) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle.
25'

A corner kick by Waalwijk is thwarted by the well prepared Jasper Schendelaar (Zwolle).
25'

Juan Familia-Castillo (Waalwijk) fires a shot at goal from a very promising position outside the penalty area, but it is blocked by a self-sacrificing defender. The ball goes out of play. Waalwijk are awarded a corner kick.
24'

Olivier Aertssen (Zwolle) wastes a great scoring opportunity! He latches on to a precise pass and fires a decent first-time shot towards goal from a promising distance, but Jeroen Houwen denies him.
23'

The referee blows his whistle as Richonell Margaret (Waalwijk) was too aggressive in his challenge.
21'

Ryan Thomas (Zwolle) sends over a cross from the side into the penalty area in order to find one of his teammates, but he fails and the opportunity goes begging.
19'

Danny Makkelie blows his whistle after Simon Graves (Zwolle) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball.
18'

Zwolle are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
16'

Juan Familia-Castillo (Waalwijk) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Danny Makkelie blows for a foul.
14'

Mohamed Ihattaren (Waalwijk) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
14'

The game is interrupted now, Jamiro Monteiro (Zwolle) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
13'

Danny Makkelie blows for a foul after Mohamed Ihattaren (Waalwijk) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
12'

Anouar El Azzouzi (Zwolle) lashes the ball towards goal from outside the penalty area, but it goes narrowly over the crossbar.
11'

Waalwijk can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
10'

Olivier Aertssen (Zwolle) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
9'

A corner kick by Waalwijk is thwarted by the well prepared Jasper Schendelaar (Zwolle).
9'

Oskar Zawada (Waalwijk) attempts to find his teammate with a final pass from outside of the box, but one of the defenders clears the ball to safety. Waalwijk have a corner.
7'

The linesman signals that Richonell Margaret (Waalwijk) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.
6'

Waalwijk seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
4'

Zwolle fail to score from a corner as Jeroen Houwen (Waalwijk) leaps to collect the ball.
4'

Lovely run from Anselmo Garcia MacNulty (Zwolle). He finds himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper, lines up a shot, but the keeper boldly launches himself to intercept the ball. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Zwolle.
3'

Oskar Zawada (Waalwijk) takes a good first touch from the pass, but mishits his shot low towards the middle of the goal and allows the Jasper Schendelaar to make a comfortable save.
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Waalwijk will kick-off.

The referee of today's match will be Danny Makkelie.

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