NEC Nijmegen stun leaders with Linssen brace in Eindhoven | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: PSV were beaten 3-2 by NEC Nijmegen at the Philips Stadion. In the 20th minute, Bryan Linssen finished a fast break after Sami Ouaissa's pass. Linssen doubled the lead (38.) before Kiliann Sildillia headed in from a corner (42.). After the restart, Youssef El Kachati struck (67.), and the Boeren's 70.3% possession and 554 passes could not break NEC down. Couhaib Driouech reduced the arrears in the third minute of second half stoppage time, the Boeren stay top on 68 points and visit Telstar next, while NEC Nijmegen remain third and host Heerenveen.

Player of the Match: Linssen was decisive, scoring twice from six attempts with three on target to put NEC Nijmegen in control.

Stat of the Match: NEC Nijmegen made 53 clearances, a snapshot of their resilient defence under sustained pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Ismael Saibari produced two assists, driving the Boeren's best moments. The Boeren had 70.3% possession and 554 passes, yet NEC Nijmegen registered more attempts with 17 to 12. Jasper Cillessen made four saves, crucial as NEC Nijmegen absorbed long spells without the ball.