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NEC Nijmegen Edges Waalwijk in Thrilling Goffertstadion Match
Nijmegen, Netherlands – NEC Nijmegen secured a 2-1 victory over RKC Waalwijk in a captivating Eredivisie match at the Goffertstadion on Thursday, April 11th, 2025. Despite Waalwijk dominating possession (57%), it was NEC Nijmegen’s clinical finishing that proved decisive in the 29th round fixture.
K. Sano gave NEC Nijmegen the lead in the 46th minute. RKC Waalwijk leveled the score in the 79th minute through M. Kramer. However, B. Linssen’s late goal in the 90th minute secured the win for the home side.
The match was a hard-fought encounter, with both teams battling fiercely for possession. NEC Nijmegen registered 20 shots, four of which were on target, while Waalwijk managed 11 shots with four on target. Both teams played aggressively, with NEC Nijmegen committing 13 fouls and Waalwijk 9. Referee Dennis Higler issued two yellow cards to NEC Nijmegen and none to Waalwijk.
Despite the loss, RKC Waalwijk controlled possession and created chances, but ultimately lacked the same finishing prowess as their opponents. The win puts NEC Nijmegen in a strong position in the Eredivisie standings.
Substitutions nec nijmegen: at minute 8 B. Onal came in and B. Nuytinck went out., at minute 60 B. Linssen came in and K. Shiogai went out., at minute 61 B. Pereira came in and T. Ouwejan went out., at minute 70 M. Hoedemakers came in and L. Lyratzis went out., at minute 70 L. O. Larsen came in and S. Ouaissa went out.
Substitutions waalwijk: at minute 77 D. Cleonise came in and Y. Oukili went out., at minute 77 R. van der Venne came in and R. Margaret went out., at minute 90 S. van der Water came in and T. van de Loo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
NEC Nijmegen
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Waalwijk
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