Match report

NAC Breda Draws 1-1 with Willem II in Eredivisie

NAC Breda
NAC Breda
1–1
FT
Willem II
Willem II
May 18, 2025

NAC Breda secured a hard-fought draw against Willem II, with both sides showcasing strong defensive efforts despite numerous substitutions throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • E. Ómarsson scored for NAC Breda in the 24th minute.
  • • R. Behounek equalized for Willem II just before halftime at the 45th minute mark.
  • • L. Greiml and Saná Fernandes both received yellow cards for NAC Breda, highlighting a physical encounter.

Lineups

NAC Breda

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 99 D. Bielica (G)
  • 25 C. Valerius (D)
  • 12 L. Greiml (D)
  • 5 J. Van den Bergh (D)
  • 4 B. Kemper (D)
  • 55 K. Sowah (M)
  • 16 M. Balard (M)
  • 8 C. Leemans (M)
  • 77 L. Sauer (F)
  • 10 E. Ómarsson (F)
  • 39 D. Janošek (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Saná Fernandes
  • 20 F. Oldrup Jensen
  • 29 S. van Hooijdonk
  • 11 R. Paula
  • 17 R. Kuijpers
  • 23 T. Kongolo
  • 15 E. Mahmutović
  • 31 K. Lamprou
  • 9 K. Kostorz
  • 44 M. Busi
  • 28 L. Mol
  • 6 C. Staring

Willem II

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Didillon-Hödl (G)
  • 33 T. St. Jago (D)
  • 30 R. Behounek (D)
  • 4 E. Schouten (D)
  • 22 R. Nizet (D)
  • 34 A. Lachkar (M)
  • 16 R. Meerveld (M)
  • 6 B. Lambert (M)
  • 7 N. Doodeman (F)
  • 9 K. Vaesen (F)
  • 11 E. Kehrer (F)

Substitutes

  • 48 J. Mathijsen
  • 50 P. van Loon
  • 77 D. Kaygin
  • 8 J. Bosch
  • 15 M. Pivaš
  • 41 M. Schut
  • 24 C. van den Berg
  • 51 U. van Aalst
  • 21 A. Fatah
  • 17 P. Joosten
  • 18 J. Bokila
  • 19 Y. Sylla

Timeline

  1. NAC Breda
    24' NAC Breda Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Ómarsson
  2. NAC Breda
    42' NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    L. Greiml

    Foul

  3. Willem II
    45' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Behounek
  4. Willem II
    46' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. St. Jago · On: Jens Mathijsen
  5. NAC Breda
    64' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Janosek · On: Saná Fernandes
  6. Willem II
    73' Willem II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Kehrer · On: P. van Loon
  7. Willem II
    73' Willem II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Meerveld · On: D. Kaygin
  8. Willem II
    73' Willem II subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Lachkar · On: Jesse Bosch
  9. NAC Breda
    75' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Leemans · On: F. Jensen
  10. NAC Breda
    75' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Ómarsson · On: S. van Hooijdonk
  11. NAC Breda
    82' NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    Saná Fernandes

    Foul

  12. Willem II
    85' Willem II subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Lambert · On: M. Pivaš
  13. NAC Breda
    86' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Sauer · On: R. Paula

Match Stats

Stat NAC Breda Willem II
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 79%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 11
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 518 411
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 6 6
xG 2.72 1.64
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 450 324
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ NAC Breda took an early lead when E. Ómarsson found the back of the net in the 24th minute.
  • ▸ Willem II managed to level the score just before halftime with a goal from R. Behounek, maintaining their competitive edge.