The match between FC Volendam and NEC Nijmegen, played on 1st March 2024, was a thrilling encounter that saw the away side, NEC Nijmegen, emerge as the superior team with a decisive 5-2 victory against the home team, FC Volendam.

One of the most significant factors that influenced this result was NEC Nijmegen's clinical performance in the first half of the game. The away side scored three crucial goals in the first half - one being just over 10 minutes into the game, the second at just around the 31st minute and the third, close to the 41st minute.

This early offensive strike from NEC Nijmegen could be attributed to their greater precision in taking chances since FC Volendam had more corner kicks (7) throughout the game than NEC Nijmegen (5), but were not able to capitalize on them effectively. This could also be a testament to the superior defensive abilities of NEC Nijmegen.

Interestingly, the home team, FC Volendam did respond with an early goal in the second half around the 49th minute and managed another goal around the 86th minute, however, their lapse in the first half left them with too much to overcome. NEC Nijmegen also added two more goals to their tally in the second half of the game.

Fouls committed in this match constituted another prominent factor. FC Volendam committed 10 fouls, significantly higher than 7 by NEC Nijmegen, leading to two yellow cards for each team. Such unnecessary penalties impacted Volendam's rhythm and the time they had to stage a credible comeback.

Offside statistics also played a pivotal role in highlighting the tactical advantages. FC Volendam was flagged for offside twice during the game, this might also suggest that they tried to penetrate NEC Nijmegen's defence using long balls or through balls more often – a strategy that did not seem to work out well for them in the end.

In conclusion, it was a combination of NEC Nijmegen's impactful first-half performance, superior defence lined along with their ability to maximize opportunities, coupled with FC Volendam's inability to capitalize on the set-pieces— corner kicks in particular, and excessive fouls that determined the outcome of this match. This data-based coverage serves as important insights for football bettors with a focus on the Eredivisie league.

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