NAC Breda hold Utrecht as Bielica's saves prove vital | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: NAC Breda and Utrecht drew 1-1 at the Rat Verlegh Stadion. In the 20th minute, Raul Paula swept in from the left side after Juho Talvitie recycled a corner to the bottom right corner. Utrecht's response was swift as Dani de Wit glanced in a header from Souffian El Karouani's cross (26.). Daniel Bielica kept the hosts level during the second half, making a string of stops as Utrecht registered six shots on target to three. NAC Breda remain 17th and Utrecht eighth, with NAC hosting Telstar next, while Utrecht visit TOP Oss in the KNVB Beker before welcoming PSV in the league.

Player of the Match: Daniel Bielica anchored NAC Breda with five saves, including key stops during Utrecht's strongest spell after the break, to secure a point.

Stat of the Match: Daniel Bielica produced five saves, a decisive buffer against Utrecht's six shots on target.

Three Things We Learned: Set pieces mattered, with both goals stemming from corner situations in the first half. NAC Breda had 56.2% possession but managed only three shots on target, highlighting a lack of cutting edge. Mike Van der Hoorn led the defensive effort for Utrecht, recording 11 clearances.