Match report
NEC Nijmegen Defeats NAC Breda 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash
NAC Breda
1–2
FT
NEC Nijmegen
May 23, 2021
NEC Nijmegen secured a crucial 2-1 victory over NAC Breda in the Eredivisie. Goals from C. Odenthal and J. Okita powered NEC to a strong win, with S. van Hooijdonk scoring for NAC Breda. Despite a spirited comeback attempt, NAC Breda couldn't catch up, leaving NEC Nijmegen in a strong position in the Eredivisie standings.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: NAC Breda 1-2 NEC Nijmegen
- • Goal: C. Odenthal (NEC Nijmegen) - 26'
- • Goal: S. van Hooijdonk (NAC Breda) - 70'
- • Goal: J. Okita (NEC Nijmegen) - 89'
- • Yellow Cards: J. Vet (NEC Nijmegen) - 46', J. Okita (NEC Nijmegen) - 50', R. Schouten (NAC Breda) - 58'
Lineups
NAC Breda
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Nick Olij (G)
- 2 Robin Schouten (D)
- 4 Moise Adilehou (D)
- 20 Dion Malone (D)
- 14 Ramon Hendriks (D)
- 33 Thom Haye (M)
- 6 Lewis Fiorini (M)
- 40 Marouan Azarkan (M)
- 8 Mounir El Allouchi (M)
- 7 Kaj de Rooij (M)
- 9 Lex Immers (F)
Substitutes
- 16 Chiel Kramer
- 23 Roy Kortsmit
- 5 Michaël Maria
- 24 Colin Rösler
- 21 Moreno Rutten
- 55 DJ Buffonge
- 25 Anouar Kali
- 17 Sydney van Hooijdonk
- 12 Darren Melvin Philip Maatsen
- 11 Nick Venema
- 19 Anco Jansen
- 42 Mario Bilate
NEC Nijmegen
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 Mattijs Branderhorst (G)
- 28 Bart van Rooij (D)
- 34 Terry Sanniez (D)
- 3 Rens Van Eijden (D)
- 26 Cas Odenthal (D)
- 16 Souffian El Karouani (D)
- 15 Javier Vet (M)
- 8 Édgar Barreto (M)
- 6 Jordy Bruijn (M)
- 10 Jonathan Okita (M)
- 32 Rangelo Janga (F)
Substitutes
- 36 Robin Roefs
- 22 Norbert Alblas
- 31 Job Schuurman
- 17 Guss Gertsen
- 4 Kevin Bukusu
- 12 Thomas Beekman
- 18 Mathias de Wolf
- 71 Dirk Proper
- 11 Ayman Sellouf
- 77 Terell Ondaan
- 9 Thibo Baeten
- 23 Anton Fase
Timeline
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26' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal GoalC. Odenthal · Assist: J. Bruijn -
46' NEC Nijmegen Card · Yellow CardJ. VetRoughing
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50' NEC Nijmegen Card · Yellow CardJ. OkitaRoughing
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58' NAC Breda Card · Yellow CardR. SchoutenHolding
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61' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 1Off: S. van Hooijdonk · On: K. de Rooij -
61' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Bilate · On: M. Azarkan -
70' NAC Breda Goal · Normal GoalS. van Hooijdonk · Assist: R. Schouten -
77' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Beekman · On: J. Vet -
89' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal GoalJ. Okita · Assist: S. El Karouani -
90'+3 NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Bukusu · On: J. Okita -
90' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Jansen · On: M. Adilehou
Match Stats
| Stat | NAC Breda | NEC Nijmegen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 73% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 10 |
| Corners | 5 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 529 | 303 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Accurate Passes | 451 | 221 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ C. Odenthal opened the scoring for NEC Nijmegen in the 26th minute, giving them an early lead in the match.
- ▸ NAC Breda equalized through a goal from S. van Hooijdonk in the 70th minute, sparking hopes of a comeback.
- ▸ However, J. Okita's late goal in the 89th minute secured NEC Nijmegen's victory and dashed NAC Breda's hopes.