Standout star sets early tempo and creates again for PEC Zwolle against Excelsior | OneFootball

Thijs Oosting opened the scoring in the third minute with a low finish, then created PEC Zwolle's second as they drew 2-2 with Excelsior.

The midfielder set the tone early, drifting into the centre to guide his shot into the bottom left corner, rewarding Zwolle's fast start.

After the restart he turned provider, delivering a precise ball for Odysseus Velanas to glance home (60.), restoring Zwolle's advantage just as the game threatened to tilt away.

Oosting finished with one goal and one assist, plus two key passes and four clearances, a tidy blend of end product and work rate that kept Excelsior's back line occupied and helped Zwolle reset their shape when the ball turned over.

His knack for receiving between the lines and joining the box from midfield repeatedly unsettled Excelsior, ensuring Zwolle carried a threat whenever they progressed through the middle.

Zwolle visit PSV next. Excelsior host Utrecht.