Match report

NEC Nijmegen 1–1 Feyenoord: A Hard-Fought Draw in Eredivisie

NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen
1–1
FT
Feyenoord
Feyenoord
Apr 12, 2026

In a tightly contested match in the Eredivisie, NEC Nijmegen fought back to secure a 1–1 draw with Feyenoord. Early on, Feyenoord's A. Ueda scored in the 18th minute, giving them the lead. However, NEC Nijmegen rallied and Danilo Pereira equalized in the 90th minute, ensuring a point for the home side. Both teams showed resilience and tactical acumen throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Feyenoord's A. Ueda scored in the 18th minute, assisted by A. Hadj Moussa.
  • • L. Valente (Feyenoord) and P. Sandler (NEC Nijmegen) were both shown yellow cards in the 40th and 53rd minutes, respectively.
  • • NEC Nijmegen's Danilo Pereira equalized in the 90th minute, assisted by Sami Ouaissa.
  • • Feyenoord made several substitutions, including T. van den Elshout being replaced by A. Sliti in the 80th minute.

Lineups

NEC Nijmegen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Gonzalo Crettaz (G)
  • 14 Eli Dasa (D)
  • 3 Philippe Sandler (D)
  • 4 Ahmetcan Kaplan (D)
  • 25 Sami Ouaissa (M)
  • 6 Darko Nejašmić (M)
  • 23 Kodai Sano (M)
  • 11 Başar Önal (M)
  • 10 Tjaronn Chery (F)
  • 20 Noe Lebreton (F)
  • 30 Bryan Linssen (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Isak Hansen Aarøen
  • 15 Jetro Willems
  • 34 Youssef El Kachati
  • 9 Danilo
  • 2 Brayann Pereira
  • 18 Koki Ogawa
  • 71 Dirk Proper
  • 5 Thomas Ouwejan
  • 19 Willum Thor Willumsson
  • 17 Bram Nuytinck
  • 22 Jasper Cillessen
  • 24 Deveron Fonville

Feyenoord

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 Timon Wellenreuther (G)
  • 20 Mats Deijl (D)
  • 4 Tsuyoshi Watanabe (D)
  • 24 Thijs Kraaijeveld (D)
  • 30 Jordan Lotomba (D)
  • 10 Luciano Valente (M)
  • 7 Jakub Moder (M)
  • 28 Oussama Targhalline (M)
  • 23 Anis Hadj Moussa (F)
  • 9 Ayase Ueda (F)
  • 44 Tobias van den Elshout (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Jeremiah St. Juste
  • 19 Raheem Sterling
  • 13 Steven Benda
  • 32 Aymen Sliti
  • 68 Jivayno Zinhagel
  • 17 Casper Tengstedt
  • 79 Ilai Grootfaam
  • 72 Hakeem Agboluaje
  • 18 Gernot Trauner
  • 11 Gonçalo Borges
  • 27 Gaoussou Diarra
  • 39 Liam Bossin

Timeline

  1. Feyenoord
    18' Feyenoord Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ueda · Assist: A. Hadj Moussa
  2. Feyenoord
    40' Feyenoord Card · Yellow Card
    L. Valente

    Holding

  3. Feyenoord
    51' Feyenoord Card · Yellow Card
    Timon Wellenreuther

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  4. NEC Nijmegen
    53' NEC Nijmegen Card · Yellow Card
    P. Sandler

    Tripping

  5. NEC Nijmegen
    56' NEC Nijmegen Card · Yellow Card
    Ahmetcan Kaplan
  6. NEC Nijmegen
    61' NEC Nijmegen Card · Yellow Card
    T. Chery

    Roughing

  7. NEC Nijmegen
    62' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Sandler · On: D. Fonville
  8. NEC Nijmegen
    69' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Lebreton · On: Y. El Kachati
  9. NEC Nijmegen
    69' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ahmetcan Kaplan · On: B. Nuytinck
  10. NEC Nijmegen
    77' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Linssen · On: Danilo Pereira
  11. NEC Nijmegen
    77' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Dasa · On: K. Ogawa
  12. Feyenoord
    80' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. van den Elshout · On: A. Sliti
  13. Feyenoord
    83' Feyenoord Card · Yellow Card
    J. Moder

    Roughing

  14. Feyenoord
    87' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Kraaijeveld · On: J. St. Juste
  15. Feyenoord
    88' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ueda · On: C. Tengstedt
  16. Feyenoord
    90'+3 Feyenoord subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Valente · On: Gernot Trauner
  17. Feyenoord
    90'+3 Feyenoord subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Hadj Moussa · On: G. Borges
  18. Feyenoord
    90'+4 Feyenoord Card · Yellow Card
    O. Targhalline

    Delay of game

  19. NEC Nijmegen
    90'+7 NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal
    Danilo Pereira · Assist: Sami Ouaissa

Match Stats

Stat NEC Nijmegen Feyenoord
Fouls 17 14
Pass Accuracy 80% 66%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 13
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 383 278
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 2.04 1.68
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 305 183
Shots Inside Box 12 8
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game shifted in favor of Feyenoord in the 18th minute when A. Ueda scored, giving them a well-deserved lead.
  • ▸ NEC Nijmegen's determination was evident as they managed to equalize in the 90th minute through Danilo Pereira, ensuring a draw and a morale boost for the home team.