In a pulsating Eredivisie encounter at the Rat Verlegh Stadion, NEC Nijmegen triumphed over NAC Breda with a thrilling 4-3 victory. The match, filled with twists and turns, saw Kodai Sano clinch the win for NEC with a decisive goal in the 90th minute, leaving the home fans in disbelief.
Early Goals Set the Stage
The game started with a flurry of action as NEC Nijmegen took an early lead. Eli Dasa opened the scoring in the 10th minute, quickly followed by Sami Ouaissa's strike in the 17th minute, assisted by Koki Ogawa. NAC Breda responded in the 38th minute when Moussa Soumano found the net, assisted by Rio Hillen, keeping the contest alive.
Momentum Swings in the Second Half
The second half was equally dramatic. Soumano struck again for NAC Breda in the 55th minute, leveling the score. However, Dirk Proper restored NEC's lead in the 69th minute with a well-placed shot. Boy Kemper's 81st-minute goal for NAC Breda brought the score to 3-3, setting up a tense finale.
Sano's Late Heroics
As the match seemed destined for a draw, Kodai Sano emerged as the hero for NEC Nijmegen. In the 90th minute, he capitalized on a precise pass from Noe Lebreton to score the winning goal, sealing a memorable victory for the visitors.
Statistical Insights
NEC Nijmegen's attacking prowess was evident with eight shots on target compared to NAC Breda's five. Despite having less possession, NAC Breda's Moussa Soumano impressed with two goals and a player rating of 8. Meanwhile, NEC's Dirk Proper and Kodai Sano both earned high ratings for their crucial contributions.
Looking Ahead
NAC Breda's recent form has been inconsistent, with this loss adding to their struggles. Meanwhile, NEC Nijmegen's victory continues their positive run, pushing them further up the Eredivisie standings. As both teams look to their next fixtures, NEC will aim to maintain their momentum, while NAC Breda seeks to bounce back.
