N.E.C. Nijmegen lost to Feyenoord on Saturday in an Eredivisie match where they dominated possession. Manager Dick Schreuder's team held 62.3% of the ball and completed 534 passes, but couldn't turn that control into points.

The match statistics, as reported by the BBC, paint a striking picture. N.E.C. Took twelve shots, with two on target. Feyenoord were more efficient, managing five shots on target from eleven attempts. Both goalkeepers made one save. Referee Allard Lindhout issued one yellow card to Nijmegen and two to the visitors from Rotterdam.

What was N.E.C. Nijmegen's form before this match?

N.E.C. Nijmegen entered the clash in ninth place in the table, with seven points. Feyenoord sat third with eleven points. The home side came off a 3-1 league win against PEC Zwolle. In the UEFA Champions League, they had a tough week with defeats to Bodø/Glimt (0-3 and 1-3), but also secured an important 2-1 victory over Olympiakos. Feyenoord had drawn with ADO Den Haag (2-2) and Go Ahead Eagles (2-2), and beaten Cambuur (5-2) and Sparta Rotterdam (1-0).

What tactics did Dick Schreuder employ?

Manager Dick Schreuder set his team up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. This system gave N.E.C. Significant control in midfield, reflected in the high possession percentage and 534 completed passes. Their pass accuracy was 82%. Feyenoord boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst responded with a 4-3-3 setup. His side were defensively solid, making forty clearances compared to N.E.C.'s eighteen. The assistant referees were Johan Balder and Murat Kucukerbir, with Stan Teuben as the fourth official. Clay Ruperti and Nils van Kampen served as the VAR officials.

Who is currently sidelined for N.E.C. Nijmegen?

The N.E.C. Nijmegen squad is dealing with a series of injuries. Currently, five players are unavailable: D. Fonville, A. Kaplan, B. Linssen, E. Mor, and D. Nejasmic. Their absence undoubtedly impacts the options for manager Schreuder. Fans can follow the latest team status on our injuries page. Despite this setback, the team showed character, but the squad depth is being tested. The full squad list provides more insight into the available players.

What were the other key statistics?

Beyond possession and passes, other notable figures stood out. N.E.C. Nijmegen won 60% of their tackles, Feyenoord 52.6%. Nijmegen committed nine fouls, the Rotterdam side fifteen. Both teams won one corner kick. N.E.C. Were caught offside twice, Feyenoord four times. These details highlight that it was a balanced, physical contest where fine margins made the difference. For current team statistics, you can visit our stats page. N.E.C. Nijmegen remain in ninth place with seven points in the standings. Their next league fixture is in two weeks' time.