Unseen hero salvages late point for NEC Nijmegen against Excelsior | OneFootball

Noé Lebreton equalised in the second minute of second half stoppage time to earn NEC Nijmegen a 2-2 draw with Excelsior. The substitute's calm finish tilted the momentum back after a draining second half.

Introduced in the 63rd minute, Lebreton quickly gave NEC control between the lines. He then fed Perr Schuurs for a central effort that was saved (72.), signalling his late-arriving threat from midfield.

Deep into second half stoppage time he arrived in the box to sweep a left-footed shot into the bottom-right corner from the centre, meeting Schuurs' pass with conviction.

Lebreton finished with one attempt, one big chance created and six recoveries, plus 10 successful passes in the final third, a burst that helped NEC sustain pressure when it mattered.

Because Excelsior sat deep after going ahead (73.), his timing on forward runs and clean distribution kept the visitors pinned back and ensured NEC dictated the key late phases.

NEC visit Cambuur next in the Eredivisie; Excelsior host Utrecht.