In a commanding display of skill and determination, PEC Zwolle W triumphed over NAC Breda W with a decisive 4-0 victory at Sportpark De Vegtlust on November 2, 2025. This match marked an important moment for Zwolle, who solidified their position in the Eredivisie Women standings while leaving Breda still searching for answers.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that PEC Zwolle was in control. The home side wasted no time asserting their dominance, and their early pressure paid off when Tessa Wijkhuijsen found the back of the net just ten minutes into the match. Her goal set the tone for what would become a frustrating afternoon for NAC Breda, who struggled to contain Zwolle's attacking prowess.
As the first half progressed, PEC Zwolle continued to apply relentless pressure. Their second goal came shortly before halftime when Sophie van der Meer scored from close range after a well-executed corner kick. With a 2-0 lead heading into the break, Zwolle looked poised to extend their advantage further in the second half.
NAC Breda entered the match with high hopes but quickly found themselves overwhelmed by PEC Zwolle's aggressive style of play. Despite moments of promise from players like Kim van der Hoek, who has been pivotal in previous matches, Breda could not find any rhythm or create significant scoring opportunities. Their struggles were compounded by defensive lapses that allowed Zwolle to exploit gaps with ease.
The second half saw more of the same as PEC Zwolle maintained control. Just after the hour mark, they struck again when Lotte de Vries scored her first goal of the season following a swift counterattack. The crowd erupted as she celebrated her contribution to an already impressive scoreline.
With NAC Breda reeling from three unanswered goals, PEC Zwolle capped off their performance with one final flourish. In stoppage time, Mara van den Berg added her name to the scoresheet with a powerful shot that left NAC's goalkeeper helpless. The final whistle blew shortly after, sealing a comprehensive victory for PEC Zwolle.
This result leaves PEC Zwolle sitting comfortably in fifth place with nine points from six matches-a promising start that suggests they are aiming higher this season. Meanwhile, NAC Breda remains mired at twelfth place with only one point to show for their efforts thus far. Their inability to secure victories will undoubtedly raise concerns about their prospects moving forward.
Reflecting on my pre-match predictions-where I confidently suggested that PEC Zwolle would likely take home three points-I must admit I underestimated just how dominant they would be today. While I anticipated some late-game drama based on past encounters between these teams, today's match unfolded without much suspense as Zwolle controlled every aspect of play.
Looking ahead, PEC Zwolle will face Heerenveen W next on November 16th and will aim to build on this momentum as they chase European competition aspirations. For NAC Breda, however, there is little time for reflection; they must regroup quickly before facing Excelsior W, where anything less than a win will deepen their woes and add pressure as they seek to turn around their season.
In sports, fortunes can change rapidly; however, today's match showcased both sides' current trajectories clearly-one team soaring high while the other grapples with its identity amidst adversity.