Match report

NEC Nijmegen Defeats FC Volendam 3-0 in Eredivisie Clash

NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen
3–0
FT
FC Volendam
FC Volendam
Mar 8, 2026

NEC Nijmegen showcased a dominant performance to defeat FC Volendam 3-0 in an Eredivisie match. The home side capitalized on early chances, with N. Lebreton opening the scoring in the 39th minute, followed by B. Onal’s goal in the 47th minute. Sami Ouaissa added the third goal in the 63rd minute, sealing the win for NEC Nijmegen. Despite several substitutions, FC Volendam struggled to find a foothold in the game.

Key Facts

  • • NEC Nijmegen 3-0 FC Volendam
  • • N. Lebreton scored the opening goal in the 39th minute
  • • B. Onal netted the second goal in the 47th minute
  • • Sami Ouaissa added the third goal in the 63rd minute
  • • P. Sandler received a yellow card for NEC Nijmegen in the 27th minute
  • • NEC Nijmegen made three substitutions, while FC Volendam made five

Lineups

NEC Nijmegen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 J. Cillessen (G)
  • 2 B. Pereira (D)
  • 3 P. Sandler (D)
  • 24 D. Fonville (D)
  • 25 S. Ouaissa (M)
  • 6 D. Nejasmic (M)
  • 23 K. Sano (M)
  • 11 B. Onal (M)
  • 10 T. Chery (F)
  • 20 N. Lebreton (F)
  • 30 B. Linssen (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 R. Janse
  • 4 A. Kaplan
  • 5 T. Ouwejan
  • 7 V. Misidjan
  • 8 I. Hansen-Aaroen
  • 9 Danilo Pereira
  • 15 J. Willems
  • 17 B. Nuytinck
  • 19 W. T. Willumsson
  • 34 Y. El Kachati
  • 71 D. Proper
  • 18 K. Ogawa

FC Volendam

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. van Oevelen (G)
  • 5 P. Ugwu (D)
  • 3 M. Amevor (D)
  • 20 N. Verschuren (D)
  • 32 Y. Leliendal (D)
  • 23 D. Kwakman (M)
  • 77 B. Ould-Chikh (M)
  • 40 R. van Cruijsen
  • 7 O. Kokcu (M)
  • 11 A. Oehlers (M)
  • 4 J. Bacuna (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Y. Samson
  • 25 L. Blondeau
  • 14 A. Meijers
  • 2 D. Payne
  • 15 A. Bouziane
  • 27 M. Mau-Asam
  • 6 A. Plat
  • 17 J. Ideho
  • 21 R. Muhren

Timeline

  1. NEC Nijmegen
    27' NEC Nijmegen Card · Yellow Card
    P. Sandler

    Foul

  2. NEC Nijmegen
    30' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Pereira · On: Ahmetcan Kaplan
  3. NEC Nijmegen
    39' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Lebreton
  4. FC Volendam
    46' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Ould-Chikh · On: J. Ideho
  5. NEC Nijmegen
    47' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Onal · Assist: N. Lebreton
  6. FC Volendam
    55' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Oehlers · On: A. Plat
  7. FC Volendam
    55' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Bacuna · On: R. Muhren
  8. NEC Nijmegen
    63' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal
    Sami Ouaissa · Assist: T. Chery
  9. FC Volendam
    70' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Yannick Leliendal · On: A. Meijers
  10. NEC Nijmegen
    74' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Onal · On: Danilo Pereira
  11. NEC Nijmegen
    74' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Linssen · On: Y. El Kachati
  12. FC Volendam
    84' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Kokcu · On: M. Mau-Asam
  13. NEC Nijmegen
    86' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Chery · On: I. Hansen-Aaroen
  14. NEC Nijmegen
    86' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Nejasmic · On: D. Proper

Match Stats

Stat NEC Nijmegen FC Volendam
Fouls 10 7
Pass Accuracy 80% 74%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 27 7
Corners 12 1
Total Passes 457 354
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 10 0
Shots on Target 11 3
xG 1.44 0.45
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 364 262
Shots Inside Box 15 5
Saves 3 8
Shots Outside Box 12 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Lebreton’s goal in the 39th minute set the tone for NEC Nijmegen’s performance, giving them a significant advantage
  • ▸ B. Onal’s quick response in the 47th minute doubled NEC Nijmegen’s lead, effectively shutting down FC Volendam’s hopes of a comeback