NAC Breda
Groningen
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29/03/2025 18:30
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    NAC Breda
    • Leo Greiml is currently serving a suspension after being sent off during the recent draw with Sparta Rotterdam, meaning Enes Mahmutovic should continue to partner captain Jan van den Bergh in NAC's central defence.
    • Maxime Busi, Dion Versluis, and Lars Mol are missing due to injury. Boyd Lucassen is expected to replace the injured Busi at right-back. Dominik Janosek, Clint Leemans, and Casper Staring are all pushing for starts after coming off the bench in the 1–1 draw with Almere City last time out.
    • NAC Breda's attacking efforts have been spearheaded by Elías Már Ómarsson and Leo Sauer. Ómarsson is the club's top scorer with seven goals, three of which were opening goals. Sauer has also been impressive, netting five goals, including three match-opening goals.
    Groningen
    • Groningen will be without three players this Saturday afternoon, with Mats Seuntjens, Sven Bouland and Fofin Turay in the club's physio room.
    • Head coach Dick Lukkien should not make too many changes from the side that started in their 1–0 win over Fortuna Sittard before the international break. Brynjólfur Andersen Willumsson, who scored the winner off the bench, could potentially come into Groningen's team.
    • Groningen has benefited from the contributions of Willumsson, Thom van Bergen, and Jorg Schreuders, who have scored four, three, and three goals, respectively.
  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+10'
    The referee blows for the end of today's match.
    90+8'
    Goal! Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) puts the ball into the bottom right corner past the outstretched arm of Etienne Vaessen.
    90+7'
    Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) is going to take the penalty!
    90+7'
    It’s a PENALTY to NAC Breda after the VAR review!
    90+7'
    Play continues despite the shouts by some NAC Breda players for a penalty. Wait! Referee Alex Bos interrupts the game right now and he will review that decision using VAR! Let's see what happens.
    90+5'
    Jorg Schreuders (Groningen) appears to handle the ball in the box, but the ref turns down the penalty appeals and waves play on!
    90+5'
    A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for NAC Breda.
    90+3'
    Brynjolfur Willumsson (Groningen) is rightly booked by the referee because it could not have been anything other than a yellow card.
    90+3'
    This is a yellow card! Boy Kemper (NAC Breda) is not happy with the decision, but from our point of view it was clear.
    90+2'
    Romano Postema (Groningen) makes it easy for the referee to show him a yellow card.
    90+2'
    Kamal Sowah (NAC Breda) gives the referee no choice but to show him a yellow card.
    90
    There will be a minimum of 8 min. of added time.
    90'
    NAC Breda can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
    90'
    Dick Lukkien has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Romano Postema (Groningen) replacing Thom van Bergen.
    89'
    Luciano Valente goes off the pitch and Marvin Peersman (Groningen) comes on.
    89'
    Kacper Kostorz (NAC Breda) tries to get on the end of a cross in a crowded box, but under pressure his header from near the penalty spot slips well wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Groningen will have a goal kick.
    84'
    Substitution. Kacper Kostorz (NAC Breda) in, Maximilien Balard out.
    82'
    Tika de Jonge (Groningen) must have known he would be sent off for this foul, but he had to stop the opponent at all costs. Alex Bos shows him a second yellow card and the game has ended for him.
    82'
    Substitution. Dave Kwakman makes his way off the pitch and Jorg Schreuders (Groningen) comes on as his replacement.
    81'
    The attendance for today's match is 18896.
    79'
    Jan Van den Bergh (NAC Breda) has an effort from the edge of the area, but he skies the ball over the top. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Groningen.
    77'
    Total attempts – 6:5.
    74'
    The referee blows his whistle as Brynjolfur Willumsson (Groningen) was too aggressive in his challenge.
    73'
    The free kick from long range, taken by NAC Breda, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
    73'
    This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Tika de Jonge (Groningen) was quite harsh and Alex Bos didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
    72'
    Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) receives a clever pass and shoots from mid-range. His shot looks like it's going inside the left post, but Etienne Vaessen has other ideas and makes a brilliant save.
    71'
    Carl Hoefkens prepares a substitution. Enes Mahmutovic is replaced by Terence Kongolo (NAC Breda).
    68'
    Stije Resink (Groningen) sends a chip pass into the box, but Daniel Bielica is quickest to intercept the ball.
    67'
    Substitution. Mats Seuntjens leaves the pitch and is replaced by Brynjolfur Willumsson (Groningen).
    66'
    The corner is swung in but Groningen can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
    64'
    Carl Hoefkens decides to make a substitution. Sydney van Hooijdonk will be replaced by Elias Mar Omarsson (NAC Breda).
    64'
    The game has come to an end for Cherrion Valerius. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Adam Kaied (NAC Breda).
    64'
    The rebound finds Boy Kemper (NAC Breda) in space inside the box, but his shot goes well wide of the right post. That was a promising chance! The ball goes out of play and Groningen will have a goal kick.
    60'
    Ball possession – 48:52.
    57'
    Alex Bos blows his whistle. Boy Kemper (NAC Breda) commits a foul after dangerous play.
    54'
    Goal! Mats Seuntjens (Groningen) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Daniel Bielica into the bottom right corner.
    54'
    Mats Seuntjens (Groningen) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.
    53'
    The penalty decision stands after the VAR review. It's a penalty to Groningen!
    53'
    The referee isn't 100% sure if it's a penalty to Groningen, he's going to review using VAR.
    52'
    Boy Kemper (NAC Breda) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Alex Bos blows for a foul. Groningen are given a penalty!
    49'
    Jan Van den Bergh (NAC Breda) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Etienne Vaessen intercepts the ball.
    48'
    NAC Breda fail to score from a corner as Etienne Vaessen (Groningen) leaps to collect the ball.
    46'
    The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.
    46'
    Carl Hoefkens makes a half-time substitution. Fredrik Oldrup Jensen (NAC Breda) comes on in place of Boyd Lucassen.
    45+4'
    The end of the first half.
    45+3'
    That was close by Luciano Valente (Groningen)! He receives a pass on the edge of the box and shoots, but the ball goes inches wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for NAC Breda.
    45+2'
    Enes Mahmutovic (NAC Breda) reacts well to latch onto a rebound inside the box, but his shot is well blocked.
    45+2'
    Alex Bos shows a yellow card to Boyd Lucassen (NAC Breda) for his blatant foul.
    45
    The fourth official shows 3 min. of added time.
    45'
    Marco Rente (Groningen) sends a cross into the box, but Daniel Bielica comes off his line to gather the ball.
    40'
    Neat passing move from Groningen in order to create new attacking opportunities.
    36'
    The ball possession is 49:51.
    33'
    Maximilien Balard (NAC Breda) commits a rough foul. Alex Bos stops the game and makes a call.
    31'
    Marco Rente (Groningen) sends over a cross from the side into the penalty area in order to find one of his teammates, but he fails and the opportunity goes begging. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for NAC Breda.
    30'
    Wonderful movement by Groningen. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
    28'
    CHANCE! Sydney van Hooijdonk (NAC Breda) picks up a pass inside the box and has a sight of goal, but he blazes his shot well over the top. The ball goes out of play and Groningen will have a goal kick.
    27'
    Boy Kemper (NAC Breda) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
    25'
    Thom van Bergen (Groningen) gives away a foul during an attacking move and the referee blows his whistle.
    22'
    Marco Rente (Groningen) commits a rough challenge and Alex Bos blows his whistle for a foul.
    20'
    Luciano Valente (Groningen) is forced to stop his attacking move after the linesman signals for offside.
    19'
    Sydney van Hooijdonk (NAC Breda) commits a foul and Alex Bos immediately signals a free kick.
    16'
    A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Groningen, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
    13'
    Boyd Lucassen (NAC Breda) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
    11'
    Looks like Boyd Lucassen (NAC Breda) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
    10'
    A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by NAC Breda, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
    10'
    Dave Kwakman (Groningen) manages to dispossess his opponent of the ball, but he commits a foul in the process and the referee blows his whistle. NAC Breda get a free kick.
    9'
    Mats Seuntjens (Groningen) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
    9'
    Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Groningen are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
    5'
    Luciano Valente (Groningen) misses a big opportunity after striking the ball towards the middle of the goal and the goalkeeper makes an easy save.
    4'
    Groningen control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
    1'
    The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.
    The players are out at last! NAC Breda will take the kick-off.
    The referee of today's match will be Alex Bos.
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