Match report

NAC Breda Defeats GO Ahead Eagles 1-0 in Eredivisie Clash

NAC Breda
NAC Breda
1–0
FT
GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles
Nov 1, 2025

In an intense encounter at the Varkenoord Stadium, NAC Breda managed to secure a vital victory against GO Ahead Eagles with a narrow 1-0 scoreline. The lone goal from Joonas Talvitie in the 48th minute proved decisive as NAC Breda held on to defeat their opponents and bolster their Eredivisie standing.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: NAC Breda 1–0 GO Ahead Eagles.
  • • Goal: Joonas Talvitie (48th minute, assist by Maxime Balard).
  • • Yellow Cards: M. Smit (GO Ahead Eagles), Rio Hillen (NAC Breda), A. Adelgaard (GO Ahead Eagles), C. Valerius (NAC Breda).

Lineups

NAC Breda

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 D. Bielica (G)
  • 2 B. Lucassen (D)
  • 20 F. Jensen (D)
  • 22 R. Hillen (D)
  • 4 B. Kemper (D)
  • 16 M. Balard (M)
  • 90 L. Holtby (M)
  • 32 J. Talvitie (M)
  • 8 C. Leemans (M)
  • 14 K. Sowah (M)
  • 17 S. van Hooijdonk (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 R. Kortsmit
  • 31 K. Lamprou
  • 5 T. Kongolo
  • 6 C. Staring
  • 7 C. Brym
  • 10 M. Nassoh
  • 11 R. Paula
  • 15 E. Mahmutovic
  • 21 J. Candelaria
  • 25 C. Valerius
  • 26 P. Reulen

GO Ahead Eagles

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 J. De Busser (G)
  • 2 M. Deijl (D)
  • 21 M. Meulensteen (D)
  • 4 J. Kramer (D)
  • 29 A. Adelgaard (D)
  • 6 C. Twigt (M)
  • 34 Y. Salah Rahmouni (M)
  • 11 O. Sivertsen (M)
  • 24 K. Goudmijn (M)
  • 17 M. Suray (M)
  • 9 M. Smit (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Plogmann
  • 30 S. Jansen
  • 8 E. Linthorst
  • 14 O. Pettersson
  • 15 R. Weijenberg
  • 18 R. Margaret
  • 20 X. Blomme
  • 23 T. Baeten
  • 25 G. van Zwam
  • 26 J. Dirksen
  • 27 F. Stokkers

Timeline

  1. GO Ahead Eagles
    36' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    M. Smit

    Time wasting

  2. NAC Breda
    40' NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    Rio Hillen

    Foul

  3. GO Ahead Eagles
    44' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    A. Adelgaard

    Foul

  4. GO Ahead Eagles
    46' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Sivertsen · On: R. Weijenberg
  5. NAC Breda
    48' NAC Breda Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Talvitie · Assist: M. Balard
  6. GO Ahead Eagles
    66' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Adelgaard · On: E. Linthorst
  7. GO Ahead Eagles
    66' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Twigt · On: R. Margaret
  8. GO Ahead Eagles
    66' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Goudmijn · On: F. Stokkers
  9. NAC Breda
    69' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Leemans · On: C. Staring
  10. NAC Breda
    73' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Boy Kemper · On: J. Candelaria
  11. GO Ahead Eagles
    81' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Salah Rahmouni · On: T. Baeten
  12. NAC Breda
    85' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Jensen · On: T. Kongolo
  13. NAC Breda
    85' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Lucassen · On: Enes Mahmutović
  14. NAC Breda
    85' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Talvitie · On: C. Valerius
  15. NAC Breda
    90'+3 NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    C. Valerius

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat NAC Breda GO Ahead Eagles
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 81% 82%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 7
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 385 505
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 2 2
xG 0.63 0.40
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 311 413
Shots Inside Box 5 6
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Joonas Talvitie's goal in the 48th minute shifted the momentum towards NAC Breda, giving them a crucial lead that they would not relinquish.
  • ▸ GO Ahead Eagles made multiple substitutions but failed to capitalize on these changes as NAC Breda's defense remained solid throughout.