NEC Nijmegen beats Waalwijk in an exciting match
NEC Nijmegen achieved a convincing 3-0 victory over Waalwijk in a vibrant match played at the Mandemakers Stadion. The match was marked by the expulsion of a Waalwijk player and a series of substitutions in both teams.
The first half was characterized by tension and discipline. Both sides were cautious in attack, with a game more focused on possession and defensive security. However, the match was interrupted by a series of yellow cards. At 45 minutes, NEC Nijmegen’s V. van Crooij was booked, while Waalwijk’s D. Weidmann received two consecutive yellow cards, the second of which led to his expulsion.
The second half began with a more determined NEC Nijmegen in attack. The changes introduced by the NEC Nijmegen coach gave the game a new dynamic. At 69 minutes, K. Ogawa opened the scoring with a quality goal, assisted by R. Gonzalez. NEC Nijmegen’s joy was multiplied just five minutes later when S. Ouaissa managed to extend the lead with a goal assisted by B. Pereira.
Waalwijk tried to react, making a triple substitution at 77 minutes. However, the expulsion in the first half and the substitutions in the second half set the pace of the match and made it difficult for the home team to react.
The victory was sealed in the final minutes of the game. At 90 minutes, I. Marquez scored NEC Nijmegen’s third goal, thanks to an assist from V. van Crooij.
The statistics reflect NEC Nijmegen’s superiority in the match. The visitors dominated possession with 60% against Waalwijk’s 40%. They also made more shots (20 against 9) and had more corners (10 against 4). Despite committing numerous fouls (12 against 6), NEC Nijmegen maintained impeccable discipline and did not receive any red cards.
With this victory, NEC Nijmegen consolidates its position in the standings, while Waalwijk continues to search for its way in the championship.
Substitutions nec nijmegen: at minute 61 B. Nuytinck came in and P. Sandler went out., at minute 69 S. Ouaissa came in and R. Gonzalez went out., at minute 69 B. Onal came in and S. Hansen went out., at minute 78 L. Lyratzis came in and B. Pereira went out., at minute 78 K. Shiogai came in and K. Ogawa went out.
Substitutions waalwijk: at minute 77 F. Al Mazyani came in and R. van der Venne went out., at minute 77 D. Cleonise came in and S. van der Water went out., at minute 77 Y. Oukili came in and O. Zawada went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Waalwijk
Titulares:
class=”wg_loader”>
