N.E.C. Nijmegen 2-1 RKC Waalwijk
Updated
N.E.C. Nijmegen won: N.E.C. Nijmegen 2-1 RKC Waalwijk in the Eredivisie (Round 29) on Fri, 11 Apr 2025 at Goffertstadion, Nijmegen. N.E.C. Nijmegen goals: Kodai Sano 46', Bryan Linssen 90'+2. RKC Waalwijk goals: Michiel Kramer 79'. Expected goals: 1.52-1.12. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: Kodai Sano (8.4).
Match report
N.E.C. Nijmegen beat RKC Waalwijk 2-1
N.E.C. Nijmegen narrowly beat RKC Waalwijk 2-1 at Goffertstadion on Friday 11 April in Eredivisie.
Kodai Sano put N.E.C. Nijmegen ahead on 46' (1-0), Michiel Kramer levelled for RKC Waalwijk on 79' (1-1) and Bryan Linssen restored N.E.C. Nijmegen's lead on 90+2' (2-1).
Bryan Linssen's 90+2' strike proved decisive.
N.E.C. Nijmegen had 42% of the ball, shots were 19-10 (4-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.52-1.12.
Kodai Sano (NEC Nijmegen) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 12,650. Referee: Dennis Johan Higler.
Match stats
| N.E.C. Nijmegen | RKC Waalwijk | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.52 | 1.12 |
| Total shots | 19 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 35 | 27 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 278 (81%) | 389 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total shots | 19 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 7 |
Lineups
N.E.C. Nijmegen (4-3-3): Robin Roefs, Lefteris Lyratzis, Philippe Sandler, Bram Nuytinck, Calvin Verdonk, Dirk Proper, Sami Ouaissa, Kodai Sano, Sontje Hansen, Kento Shiogai, Thomas Ouwejan
RKC Waalwijk (4-3-3): Jeroen Houwen, Faissal Al Mazyani, Julian Lelieveld, Liam van Gelderen, Juan Familia-Castillo, Mohammed Ihattaren, Tim van de Loo, Yassin Oukili, Chris Lokesa, Michiel Kramer, Richonell Margaret
Key events
- 8' · Substitution · Basar Onal for Bram Nuytinck (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 46' · Goal · Kodai Sano (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 61' · Substitution · Bryan Linssen for Kento Shiogai (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 61' · Substitution · Brayann Pereira for Thomas Ouwejan (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 65' · Yellow card · Sami Ouaissa (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 70' · Substitution · Lars Olden Larsen for Sami Ouaissa (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 70' · Substitution · Mees Hoedemakers for Lefteris Lyratzis (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 77' · Substitution · Richard van der Venne for Richonell Margaret (RKC Waalwijk)
- 77' · Substitution · Denilho Cleonise for Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk)
- 79' · Goal · Michiel Kramer (RKC Waalwijk)
- 85' · Yellow card · Philippe Sandler (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Bryan Linssen (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 90'+7 · Substitution · Silvester van der Water for Tim van de Loo (RKC Waalwijk)
All-time head-to-head
42 league meetings since 1994: N.E.C. Nijmegen 21, draws 9, RKC Waalwijk 12.
Questions
Who won N.E.C. Nijmegen vs RKC Waalwijk?
N.E.C. Nijmegen won, 2-1 (Eredivisie) on Fri, 11 Apr 2025.
When and where is N.E.C. Nijmegen vs RKC Waalwijk?
Fri, 11 Apr 2025, 18:00 UTC at Goffertstadion, Nijmegen, Eredivisie.
What is the head-to-head record between N.E.C. Nijmegen and RKC Waalwijk?
In 42 league meetings since 1994: N.E.C. Nijmegen 21 wins, 9 draws, RKC Waalwijk 12 wins (goals 66-49).