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Groningen Edges Out NEC Nijmegen in Thrilling Euroborg Encounter
Groningen secured a 2-1 victory over NEC Nijmegen in a captivating match at the Euroborg stadium in Groningen on February 8th, 2025. The game, part of the Eredivisie’s 22nd round, saw NEC Nijmegen dominate possession (67%) but ultimately fall short against a more clinical Groningen side.
Groningen took an early lead with a goal from W. Prins in the 2nd minute, assisted by M. Seuntjens. T. van Bergen doubled the lead before halftime (31′), with L. Valente providing the assist. However, Groningen’s task became more difficult after T. Blokzijl received a red card in the 58th minute.
NEC Nijmegen pulled one back in the 66th minute through V. van Crooij, assisted by C. Verdonk, but it proved too little, too late. Despite more shots (13 to 17) and greater possession, NEC Nijmegen lacked the cutting edge in front of goal, while Groningen proved more efficient, registering 6 shots on target compared to NEC’s 4.
Groningen also received one yellow card and committed seven fouls, while earning seven corner kicks. NEC Nijmegen committed five fouls and earned five corner kicks. In short, a hard-fought victory for Groningen, who held on despite being a man down for a significant portion of the second half.
Substitutions groningen: at minute 62 L. Bacuna came in and M. Seuntjens went out., at minute 78 F. Stam came in and D. Kwakman went out., at minute 88 R. Postema came in and L. Valente went out., at minute 89 J. Schreuders came in and T. van Bergen went out.
Substitutions nec nijmegen: at minute 72 B. Onal came in and M. Hoedemakers went out., at minute 84 L. Schone came in and B. Pereira went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Groningen
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NEC Nijmegen
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