NEC Nijmegen Bounces Back from Telestar Loss with Strong Win Against Willem II
NEC Nijmegen has recovered from a difficult start in the Eredivisie. After a disappointing loss against Telestar, the club secured a 4-1 victory over Willem II. The result is a good sign for their upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Bodo/Glimt.
Adam Tahaui, who made his first start after Sami Ouaissa's injury, scored the first goal in the first minute of extra time. He outmaneuvered reserve goalkeeper Karst de Leeuw with a header. Veterans Tjaronn Chery and Bryan Linssen added to Willem II's woes in the second half, while Kaj Sierhuis gave NEC a 4-0 lead in the 67th minute with a classy volley.
Thomas Verheydt scored for Willem II, but it was a statistical goal, as NEC played a perfect warm-up for their UCL match.
Other Eredivisie Results
Excelsior - PSV: 1-2 PSV ended their first season of the 2026/27 with a 2-1 victory over Excelsior in Rotterdam. The club finally won their first game.
FC Utrecht - AZ: 1-4 AZ won 4-1 against FC Utrecht. AZ captain Peer Koopmeiners scored the first goal in the first half of extra time. Weslley Patati and Mexx Meerdink ensured a big lead in the second half. Artem Stepanov and Ayoub Oufkir added to the goal tally later on.
Fortuna Sittard - Cambuur: 3-1 Fortuna Sittard won 2-1 against Cambuur. Philip Brittijn scored the first goal with a header from a Mohammed Ihattaren corner. Lequincio Zeefuik doubled the lead in the first quarter with a tidy finish. Rafik El Arguioui scored for Cambuur with an impressive solo run through Fortuna's defense. Shiloh 't Zand scored the 3-1 in the dying seconds to lift the roof off the Fortuna Sittard Stadium.
Flashscore covers the 2026/27 Eredivisie season week in, week out, with match reports and daily roundups. From PSV's title defense to Telstar's relegation fight and Ajax's resurrection.
