NAC Breda held to goalless draw at FC Dordrecht
Michael Verrips made two important late saves as NAC Breda left Dordrecht with a point from an incident-filled 0-0 draw.
NAC Breda were unable to extend their winning run as FC Dordrecht held them to a 0-0 draw on Friday evening. The visitors named the same starting XI used in the 2-0 victory over Jong PSV, including Charles-Andreas Brym, who had scored in each of his previous seven appearances.
Chances were limited during a subdued first half. Mohamed Nassoh tested former NAC goalkeeper Tim Coremans from a free-kick, but Dordrecht’s compact defence largely frustrated the visitors. Brahim Ghalidi replaced Max Balard at the interval as NAC looked for a way through.
The second half became increasingly heated, with fouls and confrontations disrupting the contest. Referee Robin Hensgens temporarily suspended play in the 57th minute after cups were thrown onto the pitch from the home section. Once play resumed, NAC created their clearest opening when Jan Van den Bergh released Brym, whose delivery gave Ghalidi an opportunity, but Dordrecht’s defence scrambled the danger away. Moussa Soumano then narrowly failed to connect with another Brym cross.
NAC pushed for a winner after introducing Paul Gladon and Pepijn Reulen, although goalkeeper Michael Verrips was required to make a crucial near-post stop at the other end. Dordrecht defender Lucas Woudenberg was dismissed in stoppage time for bringing down a player who had broken clear. Coremans saved Nassoh’s resulting free-kick before Verrips produced another sharp intervention to preserve the goalless scoreline. NAC next host FC Emmen at the Rat Verlegh Stadion on 14 November.
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- Geen winnaar bij FC Dordrecht – NAC: 0-0— NAC Breda Official
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