volendam breekt vloek in blessuretijd bij pec zwolle
Zwolle, zaterdag, 7 februari 2026.
fc volendam heeft zondagavond de eerste uitoverwinning van dit eredivisie-seizoen geboekt. de ploeg won bij pec zwolle met 1-2 in het oosterenkstadion. de beslissende treffer viel pas in blessuretijd. brandley kuwas was de held met het winnende doelpunt. daarvoor had robin van cruijsen de stand gelijkgetrokken. eerdere koploper zwolle zag dure punten glippen. de nederlaag komt hard aan na een reeks goede thuismatchen. voor volendam is het een enorme opluchting. trainer henk van stevendaal stond onder druk na een moeilijke competitiestart. de ploeg had al tien uitduels op rij niet gewonnen. de overwinning geeft ademruimte in de strijd tegen degradatie. kasthouders kayne van oevelen en tom de graaff waren cruciaal. ook jadiel pereira da gama viel op met een afgekeurd doelpunt. het duel markeerde een keerpunt in het seizoen voor beide clubs.
late winner gives volendam crucial away victory
FC Volendam secured its first away win of the 2025–2026 Eredivisie season by defeating PEC Zwolle 2–1 at the Oosterenkstadion on 7 February 2026 [1]. The decisive goal came in stoppage time, scored by Brandley Kuwas [3]. Prior to that, Robin van Cruijsen equalized in the 34th minute after Zwolle opened the scoring [3]. The result breaks a streak of ten consecutive away defeats for Volendam, which had not won outside its home stadium since early in the season [4]. This turnaround occurred despite being heavy underdogs before kick-off [5].
zwolle drops vital points in survival battle
PEC Zwolle entered the match having won five of their last six home games in the Eredivisie [4]. They were aiming to strengthen their position near the upper half of the table but failed to protect their lead [6]. Despite dominating possession with 57.7%, compared to Volendam’s 42.3%, Zwolle could not convert control into security [1]. The hosts managed four shots on target from fourteen attempts overall [1]. Their inability to close out the match leaves them vulnerable in the fight to avoid relegation, now just five points above the drop zone [6].
key moments shift momentum in tense clash
The turning point arrived in added time when Brandley Kuwas struck the winning goal [3]. Before that, Jadiel Pereira Da Gama saw a goal disallowed earlier in the second half due to an offside call [3]. He also received a yellow card in the 53rd minute [3]. Substitute Juninho Bacuna made his debut for Volendam during the match, brought in on loan from Turkish club Gaziantep [3]. Another youth player, Benjamin Pauwels, replaced scorer Robin van Cruijsen at halftime, marking his Eredivisie debut [3]. These moves contributed to sustained pressure late in the game.
goaltending pivotal amid defensive struggles
Goalkeepers Kayne van Oevelen and Tom de Graaff played critical roles throughout the contest [4]. Van Oevelen saved three out of seven shots faced, preserving his side’s chances until the final moments [1]. De Graaff made five stops himself, facing increased pressure after missing several key defenders due to injury [4]. Both backlines showed vulnerability, reflecting broader seasonal trends—Zwolle has conceded 43 goals in 21 matches, among the highest totals in the league [4]. Volendam entered the game averaging two goals conceded per away fixture [4].
managerial relief as pressure lifts on van stevendaal
Trainer Henk van Stevendaal had come under increasing scrutiny following a poor start to the campaign [3]. His team began the day sitting just one point above the relegation playoff zone with 18 points from 21 matches [4]. The victory boosts morale and provides breathing room in the classification battle [6]. With only three wins in twelve prior league outings, breaking the losing run was essential [4]. The emotional weight lifted by Kuwas’ goal cannot be overstated—it marks a potential turning point in what had been a challenging season for the visitors [3].