PEC Zwolle dismisses Henry van der Vegt

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PEC Zwolle dismissed head coach Henry van der Vegt with immediate effect after eight Eredivisie matches. The club was 16th with four points, having lost six of its eight games; the most recent defeat, at home to SC Cambuur, was reported to have prompted the decision.

Technical director Gerry Hamstra said the club had seen too little stability and sporting development. Van der Vegt, 54, was in his second season as Zwolle’s head coach after previously serving for years as an assistant coach. He was the first Eredivisie coach dismissed this season.

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SC Cambuur victory over PEC Zwolle

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SC Cambuur beat PEC Zwolle 0-1 at the MAC³PARK Stadion. PEC created several chances, particularly before halftime, but Cambuur goalkeeper Thijs Jansen kept them out. Nicolas Binder, who came on as a substitute, scored the only goal in the 84th minute after a move in the penalty area. Cambuur is now unbeaten in four league matches and rose to 12th place, while PEC suffered its third straight defeat and remains 16th. Cambuur captain Billy van Duijl was injured during the match, according to a single report. Pressure on PEC coach Henry van der Vegt is increasing; some supporters displayed white handkerchiefs and called for his departure.