Wlodarczyk's late header earns Excelsior a point at Zwolle | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: PEC Zwolle and Excelsior drew 2-2 in the Eredivisie in Zwolle. Thijs Oosting opened the scoring for PEC Zwolle in the third minute with a right-footed finish from the centre of the box. Derensili Sanches Fernandes equalised for Excelsior (16.). Odysseus Velanas restored the hosts' lead with a header (60.). The result keeps Zwolle 13th and Excelsior 15th, with Szymon Wlodarczyk heading a late leveller (80.), Zwolle visiting PSV next and Excelsior hosting Utrecht.

Player of the Match: Thijs Oosting shaped the game by scoring early and then supplying the cross for Odysseus Velanas's header, adding two key passes and three recoveries.

Stat of the Match: Younes Namli created five key passes, the most by any player on the pitch.

Three Things We Learned: Thijs Oosting delivered end product at both ends of the timeline, finishing with one goal and one assist. Excelsior attempted 16 shots but hit the target only three times, underlining a wasteful edge despite 51.4% possession. Zwolle made 33 clearances, a sign of prolonged defensive work against sustained pressure.