PEC Zwolle vs FC Groningen

FC Groningen produced a gritty display to earn a 1-1 draw at PEC Zwolle despite playing almost an hour with ten men. Jorg Schreuders was sent off in the 33rd minute, but the visitors refused to buckle at the MAC³PARK Stadion. The deadlock survived until the 82nd minute when Koen Kostons struck on the counter to put Zwolle ahead. The home fans barely had time to celebrate — just two minutes later, Thom van Bergen rose to meet a Younes Taha cross and headed home a dramatic equaliser. Goalkeeper Hidde Jurjus was outstanding for the ten-man visitors, earning the match's highest rating with a string of saves. Groningen remarkably outshot their hosts 16-13 despite the numerical disadvantage. The draw leaves Groningen 10th on 35 points, while Zwolle stay 13th with 30 — a result that will feel like a defeat for the home side and a stolen point for the visitors.