Match report
NEC Nijmegen Stuns NAC Breda with Late Comeback in Eredivisie Clash (4-3)
NAC Breda
3–4
FT
NEC Nijmegen
Jan 17, 2026
NEC Nijmegen overcame a spirited fightback from NAC Breda to secure an impressive victory with a final score of 4-3 in their Eredivisie match. Goals from E. Dasa and Sami Ouaissa early on set the stage for NEC's triumph, while M. Soumano's double provided hope for NAC before Kodai Sano sealed the win late.
Key Facts
- • E. Dasa opened the scoring for NEC Nijmegen in the 10th minute.
- • Sami Ouaissa extended NEC's lead to 2-0 with an assist from K. Ogawa at the 17th minute.
- • M. Soumano scored a brace, first assisted by Rio Hillen (38th), then by C. Brym (55th).
- • D. Proper and Kodai Sano added late goals for NEC, with assists from T. Chery and N. Lebreton respectively.
- • NAC Breda's Boy Kemper scored in the 81st minute.
Lineups
NAC Breda
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 99 D. Bielica (G)
- 3 D. Odoi (D)
- 12 L. Greiml (D)
- 22 R. Hillen (D)
- 4 B. Kemper (D)
- 16 M. Balard (M)
- 14 K. Sowah (M)
- 7 C. Brym (M)
- 90 L. Holtby (M)
- 9 M. Soumano (M)
- 17 S. van Hooijdonk (F)
Substitutes
- 1 R. Kortsmit
- 31 K. Lamprou
- 21 J. Candelaria
- 2 B. Lucassen
- 15 E. Mahmutovic
- 11 R. Paula
- 8 C. Leemans
- 10 M. Nassoh
- 6 C. Staring
- 24 A. Ayew
- 55 B. Ghalidi
- 32 J. Talvitie
NEC Nijmegen
Formation: 3-4-1-2
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)
- 18 K. Ogawa (F)
- 20 N. Lebreton (F)
Substitutes
- 22 J. Cillessen
- 31 R. Janse
- 2 B. Pereira
- 5 T. Ouwejan
- 7 V. Misidjan
- 15 J. Willems
- 21 R. Gonzalez
- 24 D. Fonville
- 35 S. de Laat
- 71 D. Proper
Timeline
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8' NAC Breda Card · Yellow CardC. BrymFoul
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10' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal GoalE. Dasa -
17' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal GoalSami Ouaissa · Assist: K. Ogawa -
30' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Nejasmic · On: D. Proper -
38' NAC Breda Goal · Normal GoalM. Soumano · Assist: Rio Hillen -
55' NAC Breda Goal · Normal GoalM. Soumano · Assist: C. Brym -
63' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Greiml · On: B. Lucassen -
63' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 2Off: Sami Ouaissa · On: B. Pereira -
63' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Ogawa · On: D. Fonville -
65' NAC Breda Card · Yellow CardM. BalardFoul
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69' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal GoalD. Proper · Assist: T. Chery -
71' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 2Off: S. van Hooijdonk · On: A. Ayew -
71' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Soumano · On: J. Talvitie -
81' NAC Breda Goal · Normal GoalBoy Kemper · Assist: L. Holtby -
86' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Onal · On: V. Misidjan -
87' NEC Nijmegen Card · Yellow CardD. ProperFoul
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88' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Holtby · On: C. Leemans -
90' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal GoalKodai Sano · Assist: N. Lebreton
Match Stats
| Stat | NAC Breda | NEC Nijmegen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 76% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 11 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 309 | 401 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 8 |
| xG | 0.82 | 1.19 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 1 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Goals Prevented | -2 | -2 |
| Accurate Passes | 221 | 306 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ NEC Nijmegen capitalized on early chances to score two goals by E. Dasa and Sami Ouaissa, putting them firmly in control of the match.
- ▸ NAC Breda mounted a comeback with M. Soumano's brace and Boy Kemper’s goal, but NEC’s late strikes from D. Proper and Kodai Sano secured their victory.