Match report

NEC Nijmegen Defeats NAC Breda 3–0 in Eredivisie Clash

NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen
3–0
FT
NAC Breda
NAC Breda
May 14, 2025

NEC Nijmegen emerged victorious with a dominant 3–0 win over NAC Breda, securing their place in contention for higher league positions. The match was highlighted by goals from B. Pereira and two strikes from B. Linssen. NEC's strong performance was further bolstered by key assists from Sami Ouaissa and Kodai Sano.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: NEC Nijmegen 3–0 NAC Breda
  • • B. Pereira scored the opening goal in the 31st minute with an assist from S. Hansen.
  • • B. Linssen netted twice, one on 67 minutes assisted by Sami Ouaissa and another at 70 minutes helped by Kodai Sano.
  • • NEC Nijmegen had several substitutions: K. Shiogai for B. Linssen, T. Ouwejan for M. Hoedemakers, L. Olden Larsen for L. Schöne, and Y. Sbai replaced L. Schöne.

Lineups

NEC Nijmegen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Roefs (G)
  • 2 B. Pereira (D)
  • 3 P. Sandler (D)
  • 4 Iván Márquez (D)
  • 24 C. Verdonk (D)
  • 23 K. Sano (M)
  • 14 L. Olden Larsen (M)
  • 10 S. Hansen (M)
  • 25 S. Ouaissa (M)
  • 5 T. Ouwejan (M)
  • 9 K. Shiogai (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 B. Linssen
  • 11 B. Önal
  • 6 M. Hoedemakers
  • 20 L. Schöne
  • 33 Y. Sbai
  • 1 S. van Gassel
  • 19 L. Lyratzis
  • 8 A. Darelas
  • 31 R. Janse

NAC Breda

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 31 K. Lamprou (G)
  • 25 C. Valerius (D)
  • 15 E. Mahmutović (D)
  • 23 T. Kongolo (D)
  • 44 M. Busi (D)
  • 6 C. Staring (M)
  • 16 M. Balard (M)
  • 20 F. Oldrup Jensen (M)
  • 11 R. Paula (M)
  • 29 S. van Hooijdonk (F)
  • 55 K. Sowah (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 K. Kostorz
  • 77 L. Sauer
  • 28 L. Mol
  • 14 Adam Kaied
  • 4 B. Kemper
  • 18 D. van Reeuwijk
  • 10 E. Ómarsson
  • 99 D. Bielica
  • 39 D. Janošek
  • 17 R. Kuijpers
  • 19 Saná Fernandes
  • 12 L. Greiml

Timeline

  1. NEC Nijmegen
    31' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Pereira · Assist: S. Hansen
  2. NEC Nijmegen
    46' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Shiogai · On: B. Linssen
  3. NAC Breda
    65' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. van Hooijdonk · On: L. Sauer
  4. NEC Nijmegen
    65' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Ouwejan · On: M. Hoedemakers
  5. NAC Breda
    65' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kamal Sowah · On: K. Kostorz
  6. NEC Nijmegen
    67' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Linssen · Assist: Sami Ouaissa
  7. NEC Nijmegen
    70' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Linssen · Assist: Kodai Sano
  8. NEC Nijmegen
    75' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Olden Larsen · On: L. Schöne
  9. NAC Breda
    76' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Jensen · On: L. Mol
  10. NAC Breda
    84' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Paula · On: A. Kaied
  11. NEC Nijmegen
    90'+2 NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Schöne · On: Y. Sbai

Match Stats

Stat NEC Nijmegen NAC Breda
Fouls 5 9
Pass Accuracy 83% 87%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 442 536
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 5 0
xG 2.13 1.23
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 368 467
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ NEC Nijmegen took the lead in the 31st minute with a goal from B. Pereira, setting the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ The second and third goals by B. Linssen within three minutes (67th and 70th) effectively ended any hopes of a comeback from NAC Breda.