PEC Zwolle seize first win with clinical second half in Heerenveen | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Heerenveen were beaten 2-0 by PEC Zwolle at the Abe Lenstra Stadion. Nick Viergever broke through in the 50th minute, finishing from close range after Dylan Mbayo's delivery. Koen Kostons then doubled the lead (61.), and a late Viergever effort was ruled out by VAR for offside. Despite 64.1% possession and 18 attempts, Heerenveen could not find a way through as Zwolle stayed compact. Heerenveen drop from eighth to ninth, while Zwolle climb from 16th to 14th and host NEC Nijmegen next as Heerenveen visit Willem II.

Player of the Match: Dylan Mbayo dictated the breakaways, setting up both goals and adding three key passes to stretch Heerenveen throughout.

Stat of the Match: Jasper Schendelaar produced five saves, shutting out a side that posted 18 attempts.

Three Things We Learned: Mbayo's creativity mattered, with two assists and three key passes. Heerenveen had 64.1% possession and 18 attempts yet hit the woodwork only once. Zwolle fired 20 attempts with seven on target and made 33 clearances to see it out.