Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16' | Willem II | Nathan Tjoe-A-On | 0-0 | |
| 45' | NEC Nijmegen | Goal — A. Tahaui (assist: C. Bischoff) | 0-1 | |
| 54' | NEC Nijmegen | Goal — T. Chery | 0-2 | |
| 64' | NEC Nijmegen | Goal — B. Linssen | 0-3 | |
| 65' | NEC Nijmegen | Substitution — D. Nejasmic on, N. Lebreton off | 0-3 | |
| 66' | NEC Nijmegen | Substitution — C. Bischoff on, E. Mor off | 0-3 | |
| 66' | NEC Nijmegen | Substitution — B. Linssen on, K. Sierhuis off | 0-3 | |
| 67' | NEC Nijmegen | Goal — K. Sierhuis (assist: T. Chery) | 0-4 | |
| 69' | Willem II | Substitution — N. Tjoe a On on, H. ter Avest off | 0-4 | |
| 69' | Willem II | Substitution — A. Ciranni on, M. Lemmens off | 0-4 | |
| 69' | Willem II | Substitution — E. Gurbuz on, T. Verheydt off | 0-4 | |
| 75' | NEC Nijmegen | Substitution — D. Fonville on, A. Kabar off | 0-4 | |
| 77' | Willem II | Goal — T. Verheydt (assist: H. ter Avest) | 1-4 | |
| 89' | Willem II | Substitution — K. Boogaard on, D. Iglesias off | 1-4 | |
| 89' | NEC Nijmegen | Substitution — A. Tahaui on, B. Nuytinck off | 1-4 |
NEC Nijmegen were excellent on their travels, beating Willem II 4-1 at Koning Willem II Stadion in a one-sided away performance. The visitors took control early and never let Willem II back into the contest. A big result for NEC Nijmegen on the road, and a tough afternoon for the home side to take.
The Matchup
NEC Nijmegen beat Willem II 1-4 at Koning Willem II Stadion, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 32% in favour of Willem II, NEC Nijmegen made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 9 attempts from Willem II against 21 from NEC Nijmegen over the course of the game. Willem II had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Willem II vs NEC Nijmegen Lineups
Looking Ahead
Willem II does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes away at Utrecht, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Utrecht vs Willem II going to play at 11 October 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.
NEC Nijmegen, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action at home to Fortuna Sittard, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard going to play at 18 October 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.