Match report

NEC Nijmegen Stuns Feyenoord with 4-2 Victory in Eredivisie

Feyenoord
Feyenoord
2–4
FT
NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen
Nov 23, 2025

NEC Nijmegen stunned Eredivisie powerhouse Feyenoord with an emphatic 4-2 victory, showcasing impressive resilience and attacking prowess. Despite Feyenoord's early lead in the second half, NEC Nijmegen managed to turn the tide and secure a remarkable win that defied pre-match expectations.

Key Facts

  • • NEC Nijmegen scored four goals (B. Linssen 37', N. Lebreton 69', K. Shiogai 84' & 90'+4), while Feyenoord managed two (L. Sauer 45', B. Nieuwkoop 56').
  • • Feyenoord's A. Ahmedhodzic received a yellow card for a foul at minute 63.
  • • NEC Nijmegen made multiple substitutions, including T. Chery out and N. Lebreton in (59'), B. Linssen out and K. Shiogai in (68').
  • • Feyenoord also made several changes, bringing on J. Lotomba and O. Targhalline for B. Nieuwkoop and S. Steijn (68').

Lineups

Feyenoord

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 T. Wellenreuther (G)
  • 2 B. Nieuwkoop (D)
  • 21 A. Ahmedhodzic (D)
  • 4 T. Watanabe (D)
  • 5 G. Smal (D)
  • 40 L. Valente (M)
  • 8 Q. Timber (M)
  • 23 A. Hadj Moussa (M)
  • 14 S. Steijn (M)
  • 16 L. Sauer (M)
  • 9 A. Ueda (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 G. Borges
  • 1 J. Bijlow
  • 39 L. Bossin
  • 27 G. Diarra
  • 30 J. Lotomba
  • 46 A. Ouarghi
  • 43 J. Plug
  • 32 A. Sliti
  • 28 O. Targhalline
  • 17 C. Tengstedt
  • 49 S. van Persie

NEC Nijmegen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Crettaz (G)
  • 14 E. Dasa (D)
  • 3 P. Sandler (D)
  • 4 A. Kaplan (D)
  • 25 S. Ouaissa (M)
  • 23 K. Sano (M)
  • 6 D. Nejasmic (M)
  • 11 B. Onal (M)
  • 10 T. Chery (F)
  • 30 B. Linssen (F)
  • 18 K. Ogawa (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 D. Fonville
  • 21 R. Gonzalez
  • 31 R. Janse
  • 20 N. Lebreton
  • 7 V. Misidjan
  • 5 T. Ouwejan
  • 2 B. Pereira
  • 71 D. Proper
  • 9 K. Shiogai
  • 15 J. Willems
  • 35 S. de Laat
  • 32 V. van Crooij

Timeline

  1. NEC Nijmegen
    37' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Linssen · Assist: T. Chery
  2. Feyenoord
    45' Feyenoord Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Sauer · Assist: S. Steijn
  3. Feyenoord
    56' Feyenoord Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Nieuwkoop · Assist: A. Hadj Moussa
  4. NEC Nijmegen
    59' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Chery · On: N. Lebreton
  5. NEC Nijmegen
    59' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Ogawa · On: D. Proper
  6. Feyenoord
    63' Feyenoord Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ahmedhodzic

    Foul

  7. Feyenoord
    68' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Nieuwkoop · On: J. Lotomba
  8. Feyenoord
    68' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Steijn · On: O. Targhalline
  9. NEC Nijmegen
    68' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Linssen · On: K. Shiogai
  10. NEC Nijmegen
    69' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Lebreton · Assist: B. Onal
  11. Feyenoord
    76' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Hadj Moussa · On: A. Sliti
  12. NEC Nijmegen
    84' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Shiogai · Assist: B. Onal
  13. NEC Nijmegen
    86' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Onal · On: B. Pereira
  14. Feyenoord
    87' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Ahmedhodzic · On: C. Tengstedt
  15. NEC Nijmegen
    87' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Sami Ouaissa · On: D. Fonville
  16. NEC Nijmegen
    90'+4 NEC Nijmegen Card · Yellow Card
    Ahmetcan Kaplan

    Time wasting

  17. NEC Nijmegen
    90' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Shiogai

Match Stats

Stat Feyenoord NEC Nijmegen
Fouls 8 13
Pass Accuracy 82% 78%
Offsides 0 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 22
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 424 350
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 5
Shots on Target 5 12
xG 2.82 2.26
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 347 274
Shots Inside Box 16 14
Saves 8 3
Shots Outside Box 3 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ NEC Nijmegen's quick response with goals from Linssen and Lebreton, turning the match around after Feyenoord took a brief lead.
  • ▸ K. Shiogai's late brace (84' & 90'+4) solidified NEC Nijmegen's win over an inconsistent Feyenoord.