Standout star defies NAC Breda to secure Sparta Rotterdam a point | OneFootball

Joel Drommel set the tone in the first minute with a reflex stop, anchoring Sparta Rotterdam's clean sheet in a 0-0 draw at NAC Breda.

Early on he parried a close-range header from the centre. He then beat away another header (13.). Just before the interval he gathered a centre-bound attempt (44.).

After the restart he tipped a low drive around the post (65.). Under pressure from repeated deliveries, he claimed crosses cleanly to relieve his defence and slow the game.

He finished with four saves and three high claims, absorbing NAC Breda's 11 corners. His 28 accurate passes from 43 underlined calm distribution when Sparta needed a reset.

With Sparta Rotterdam making 36 clearances, his handling and positioning cut off second balls and gave defenders time to reorganise between waves.

Sparta Rotterdam host PSV next, while NAC Breda visit Fortuna Sittard.