UEFA Europa League 26/27 · Round 2 · THU, OCT 15
NEC Nijmegen vs PFC Levski Sofia match report: NEC Nijmegen and Levski Sofia share the points
NEC Nijmegen came from behind to draw with PFC Levski Sofia in the UEFA Europa League. The home side dominated the second half but could not find a winner.
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Final score
The match finished 1-1, with PFC Levski Sofia leading 1-0 at half-time. NEC Nijmegen equalised in the second half to secure a draw. The outcome was a draw.
Goals
Reinaldo put PFC Levski Sofia ahead in the 35th minute. This was Reinaldo's first UEFA Europa League goal for PFC Levski Sofia this season. Tjaronn Chery equalised for NEC Nijmegen in the 64th minute. This was Tjaronn Chery's first UEFA Europa League goal for NEC Nijmegen this season.
Match flow
Neither side held the upper hand in the first half. NEC Nijmegen were on top for most of the second half. NEC Nijmegen were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
NEC Nijmegen had more shots on target, 6 to 3. They also had more corners, 6 to 1. NEC Nijmegen had more dangerous attacks, 55 to 19.
Discipline
NEC Nijmegen received one yellow card. PFC Levski Sofia received no cards. The match official was Aliyar Aghayev.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made NEC Nijmegen the favourites, at an implied 52%. NEC Nijmegen drew the match.
What it means
NEC Nijmegen are in 27th place with 1 point and a goal difference of -5. PFC Levski Sofia are in 24th place with 1 point and a goal difference of -1.
Verdict
NEC Nijmegen controlled the second half and had the better chances, but could not turn their dominance into a win. PFC Levski Sofia defended well and took a point from a difficult away match.