NEC Nijmegen beat Dinamo Zagreb 4–2 in the Europa League on 22 October, ESPN’s match record shows. The visitors scored first before Dion Beljo’s double put Dinamo ahead.
Bryan Linssen equalised before halftime and restored NEC’s lead in the 54th minute. Tjaronn Chery added a fourth in the 80th to settle a match with several changes of momentum.
Match statistics
| Statistic | Dinamo Zagreb | NEC Nijmegen |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 58.6% | 41.4% |
| Total shots | 16 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 5 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
Statistics source: ESPN.
Finishing separates the sides
Dinamo registered ten attempts on target to NEC’s five, yet lost by two goals. The contrast distinguishes reaching the target from turning attempts into goals. Linssen’s strike after halftime changed the scoreline before Chery extended the margin late on; the overall shooting totals alone would not explain that outcome.
Archive or illustrative image: Bryan Linssen; not from the event reported here.
Source: ESPN.
Photo credit: Hans Reefman.
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