| Metric | FC Groningen | PEC Zwolle |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Shots | 16 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Fouls | 7 | 11 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves | 1 | 4 |
Van der Werff set up Van Bergen's opener, then Schreuders struck at 42' to give Groningen a two-goal cushion at the break. PEC Zwolle had brought on Elias Sorensen for Ibrahim Cissoko in the 28th minute, but the change did not shift the match's course.
Zwolle made two more substitutions around 60', introducing Gabriel Reiziger and Sydney Van Hooijdonk. Groningen brought on Hans Hateboer and Land five minutes later, and Land made an immediate impact, finishing Van der Werff's assist to make it 3-0.
Koen Kostons and Sherel Floranus were both booked in the 79th minute, with Kostons substituted shortly afterwards. Groningen made further late changes as the match wound down.
Three goals, two assists for Van der Werff and a clean sheet were the headline stats. Those moments shaped the highlights and the summary: Groningen built its advantage before half-time, then Land's contribution off the bench sealed the result.