FC Utrecht overturn deficit at NAC Breda to climb to second in Eredivisie
FC Utrecht claimed a dramatic Eredivisie away victory at NAC Breda, winning 2-1. After falling behind and seeing the hosts reduced to ten men, Noah Ohio struck twice in the closing stages to lift FC Utrecht to second place — just two points behind leaders PSV.
Tight opening phase, but NAC Breda strike first
It was NAC Breda who broke the deadlock at the Rat Verlegh Stadion. In the 37th minute, Boyd Lucassen opened the scoring with an assist from Dominik Janosek. FC Utrecht had struggled to find their footing up to that point and suddenly found themselves facing an uphill battle in the Eredivisie.
Noah Ohio rescues FC Utrecht at the death
For long stretches it looked as though NAC Breda were heading for three points, but FC Utrecht struck in stoppage time. Noah Ohio pulled the visitors level, with Miguel Rodríguez providing the assist. Moments earlier, the hosts had made life even harder for themselves: Lars Mol was shown a red card in the 90th minute, forcing NAC Breda to see out the final minutes with ten men.
Ohio settles the contest in extra time
With the numerical advantage, FC Utrecht seized their opportunity. Once again it was Noah Ohio who proved decisive, this time finishing off an assist from Mike van der Hoorn. The striker completed a remarkable comeback for the Utrecht side, who turned a deficit into a 1-2 victory.
Table impact: FC Utrecht second, NAC Breda eleventh
The win lifts FC Utrecht to second place in the Eredivisie, just two points behind leaders PSV. NAC Breda drop to eleventh after this painful home defeat.
Upcoming fixtures for both clubs
NAC Breda continue their season with home matches against SC Heerenveen on 31 August and Fortuna Sittard on 14 September, followed by an away trip to Feyenoord on 22 September. FC Utrecht face FC Twente on 1 September, take on Ajax on 15 September, and host Willem II on 21 September.
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