Bielica frustrates Groningen as NAC Breda earn gritty point | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Groningen and NAC Breda finished level at 0-0. Etienne Vaessen kept the hosts steady in the seventh minute, tipping Moussa Soumano's goal-bound header away. After the restart, Daniel Bielica produced the key stop, palming out Oskar Zawada's close-range header (72.). Groningen registered 16 attempts and 55.0% possession, yet found the target only five times. Groningen visit Heerenveen next, while NAC Breda host NEC Nijmegen.

Player of the Match: Daniel Bielica commanded his area and repelled Groningen's best openings with sharp handling, capped by a reflex save from Oskar Zawada's close-range header.

Stat of the Match: Groningen delivered 23 crosses at 13.0% accuracy, a volume that lacked the precision to unlock the defence.

Three Things We Learned: Substitutions shaped the aerial battle for the hosts, with Oskar Zawada's introduction sparking headed chances (68., 72.). Daniel Bielica made five saves, pairing shot-stopping with timely claims to relieve pressure. NAC Breda's defence stood firm, producing 34 clearances and winning 56.7% of duels to secure the point.