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NEC Nijmegen Edges Out Utrecht in Close Contest
In a thrilling encounter at the Stadion Galgenwaard in Utrecht, NEC Nijmegen secured a 1-0 victory over the home side. The match, part of the Eredivisie’s 26th round, was characterized by intensity and a battle for possession, with both teams displaying attacking intent.
While Utrecht enjoyed 54% possession, NEC Nijmegen proved more clinical in front of goal. Utrecht managed 16 shots (5 on target), compared to NEC Nijmegen’s 13 (3 on target). The equal number of corner kicks (5 each) reflected the balance of play. However, the difference was made by a penalty converted by V. van Crooij in the 82nd minute. The tension of the match was reflected in the yellow cards, with three shown to NEC Nijmegen (Ouwejan, Verdonk, and Onal) and none to Utrecht. Despite numerous goal-scoring opportunities, the lack of precision in both teams’ finishing kept the uncertainty high until the end. NEC Nijmegen’s victory leaves a bittersweet taste for Utrecht, who despite their dominance, were outmatched in the decisive moments.
Substitutions nec nijmegen: at minute 60 S. Ouaissa came in and P. Sandler went out., at minute 75 K. Shiogai came in and B. Linssen went out., at minute 75 M. Hoedemakers came in and S. Hansen went out., at minute 76 B. Onal came in and L. O. Larsen went out.
Substitutions utrecht: at minute 61 V. Jensen came in and O. Fraulo went out., at minute 61 M. Rodriguez came in and J. Toornstra went out., at minute 61 A. Blake came in and N. Ohio went out., at minute 85 D. Min came in and Z. Iqbal went out., at minute 87 A. Descotte came in and S. El Karouani went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Utrecht
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NEC Nijmegen
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