Willem II draw with PEC Zwolle

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Willem II drew 1-1 with PEC Zwolle in Tilburg, taking their third Eredivisie point of the season and their first since Jurgen Streppel returned as coach. Sydney van Hooijdonk put PEC ahead inside the opening minute, before Willem II captain Hidde ter Avest equalised about a minute later.

No further goals were scored. Willem II had the better chances later in the match, including an effort by substitute Jari Schuurman that goalkeeper Jasper Schendelaar saved, but remain without a league win and bottom of the table. PEC have 12 points from 12 matches and are 13th, according to a single report.

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