Overview

• Tika de Jonge struck from distance on 34 minutes and Thom van Bergen doubled the lead on 54 before Mohamed Nassoh scored for NAC in stoppage time.
• Groningen’s second goal came from goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen’s rapid outlet that sent van Bergen through for a composed finish.
• NAC rallied late with nine minutes added time, and Cherrion Valerius hit the crossbar as the hosts pressed for an equalizer.
• The win moves Groningen to 15 points from eight matches and marks their second away victory of the season, while NAC remain on seven points from eight.
• The occasion included NAC unveiling a Tiësto-collaboration away kit and a pre-match minute’s silence honoring longtime club figure Tim Meeùs.