Unseen hero keeps NAC Breda level at Groningen | OneFootball

Daniel Bielica set the tone in the 29th minute with a sharp save, anchoring NAC Breda's 0-0 at Groningen.

He built on that with a strong stop from Marco Rente's effort (34.). Then he pushed away Marvin Peersman's low strike as Groningen targeted the left channel (51.).

After the restart he held a Thom van Bergen header (58.). His reflexes peaked when he tipped over Oskar Zawada's point-blank header from Jorg Schreuders' cross (72.).

The NAC Breda goalkeeper finished with five saves, four from inside the box, plus two high claims and a punch. Groningen forced five efforts on target, but he kept his penalty area secure.

With Groningen slinging in 23 crosses, Bielica's positioning and handling denied second phase chances and steadied his back line.

NAC Breda host NEC Nijmegen next. Groningen visit Heerenveen.