Dylan Mbayo and PEC Zwolle secured a convincing 4-1 win over Helmond Sport, featuring Noah Makanza, in the Dutch Cup round of 16 on Wednesday night.
Both Congolese players participated in the fixture, which proved to be a dominant display by the visiting Eredivisie side.
PEC Zwolle controlled the match from the outset, showing greater precision, energy, and attacking intent against their second-division opponents.
Helmond Sport started positively but quickly lost momentum after conceding early goals. Despite their efforts, the hosts failed to recover as PEC Zwolle extended their lead before halftime.
Makanza tried to inspire a response for Helmond Sport, but the team struggled to maintain possession and lacked creativity in the final third.
Dylan Mbayo’s side continued to dominate after the break, sealing the match with a fourth goal before Helmond Sport managed a late consolation.
he result reflected the difference in quality between the two divisions, as Zwolle’s tactical discipline and attacking sharpness overwhelmed the home team.
For PEC Zwolle, the victory represented a significant step in their cup journey, underlining their determination to go deep into the competition.
The team’s hard work and focus paid off, earning them a well-deserved qualification to the next round.
Helmond Sport, meanwhile, will turn their attention back to league duties. The club remains focused on their promotion ambitions and will use this experience to regroup and build consistency in the Eerste Divisie.
Both sides now aim to carry lessons from this match into their respective campaigns.
PEC Zwolle continue to balance cup and league commitments, while Helmond Sport seek to bounce back stronger in domestic action.
