In the KNVB Beker game on 23 September 2026, Purmersteijn beat Zwaluwen 0:1. Match numbers: possession, % 59:41, attacks 129:115.
Match report
Purmersteijn claimed a narrow victory away to Zwolle in the second preliminary round of the Dutch Cup on Wednesday evening. The match ended 1-0 after the visitors struck inside the opening three minutes. Zwolle saw a player sent off during the contest, but could not find an equaliser despite enjoying most of the possession.
It was a quick start for the away side, who took the lead when a goal went in at the third minute. The breakthrough came early and left the home side chasing the game. To be fair, Zwolle had enough territory to create chances, but their attacks never found the target.
The statistics tell a strange story. Zwolle held 59 per cent possession and registered 129 attacks compared to 115 for Purmersteijn. Yet neither side managed a shot on target throughout the entire match. The home side also had two yellow cards and a red card to show for their efforts.
And here's the thing about Cup football — results like this often come down to moments rather than sustained pressure. Purmersteijn made do with what they had, while Zwolle were left exposed after going down to ten men. The away end stayed quiet, but the visitors held on for a deserved win.
This result sends Purmersteijn through to the next stage of the competition. Zwolle's campaign comes to an end after failing to convert their dominance into goals. The goal difference matters little when you are eliminated, but the result speaks for itself.
