Utrecht leave it late as Karlsson unlocks NAC Breda | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Utrecht beat NAC Breda 2-0 at Stadion Galgenwaard. Dani de Wit would later score, but in the 35th minute Mohamed Nassoh was sent off after a VAR review upgraded his card. Utrecht finally broke through when de Wit turned in Jesper Karlsson's cross (86.), with the goal awarded after a check. Adrian Blake then sealed it in the ninth minute of second half stoppage time after David Min's break, capping a display built on 65.3% possession and 11 shots on target. Utrecht visit Ajax next, while NAC Breda host Heerenveen.

Player of the Match: Jesper Karlsson changed the game off the bench, supplying the winner, firing six attempts and hitting four accurate crosses as Utrecht cranked up the pressure.

Stat of the Match: Daniel Bielica produced nine saves, keeping NAC Breda in contention until the late strikes.

Three Things We Learned: Utrecht controlled the ball and territory against 10 men, posting 65.3% possession and 40 crosses after the dismissal. Karlsson's half-time introduction added incision, with six shots, two on target, and one assist. NAC Breda created little end product, finishing with nine attempts but only one on target.