Kostons strikes early as Zwolle edge Fortuna Sittard | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: PEC Zwolle beat Fortuna Sittard 1-0. In the sixth minute, Koen Kostons turned in Shola Shoretire's cross from close range. Paul Gladon hit the right post (76.) as Fortuna's changes after the hour pushed the game their way. Tom de Graaff made four saves to preserve the lead amid long spells of defending. Zwolle climb from 14th to 10th and visit Excelsior next, while Fortuna drop from 11th to 12th and face Almere in the KNVB Beker before hosting AZ.

Player of the Match: Koen Kostons settled the game with an early finish, adding four aerial wins and two tackles to lead the line.

Stat of the Match: PEC Zwolle made 35 clearances, a snapshot of their backs-to-the-wall display.

Three Things We Learned: Zwolle won 78.9% of their tackles, reflecting a compact and committed defensive shape. Fortuna Sittard had 64.8% possession and 12 corners but only three shots on target, showing pressure without punch. Shola Shoretire delivered the decisive assist and completed 16 of 22 passes, offering quality in limited attacks.