In the first round of the 2026/2027 Eredivisie season, Telstar secured an unexpected victory over NEC in Nijmegen with a scoreline of 2-1. The match began at 18:45, with Go Ahead Eagles facing Willem II and PSV taking on Fortuna Sittard. All matches are also available live via flitsen on NPO Radio 1.

Warming-Up in Deventer

The first half saw NEC dominate possession but struggled to create clear chances against Telstar, who were more efficient in their counter-attacks. NEC's defense was notably weak, and they made several defensive errors that contributed to their defeat.

NEC-Tel | 90+5'

As the match approached its conclusion, a goalkeeping error by Koeman led to a corner kick for Telstar. The goalkeeper's frustration was evident as he watched the ball be played away.

NEC-Tel | 89' Final Push

NEC intensified their efforts in search of an equalizer but failed to capitalize on several opportunities, including a near miss by Tadic that resulted in Sierhuis scoring for Telstar. The lead was secured with a 2-1 victory.

NEC-Tel | 78' Yellow Card for Koeman

Koeman received a yellow card for time-wasting, leaving NEC with 10 men to contend with the remaining minutes of the match.

NEC-Tel | 59' Telstar's Counter-Attack

Telstar capitalized on an opening when Hardeveld passed to Seedorf, who then found Hetli. However, Hetli's shot was off target, and NEC continued to struggle in defense.

Frustration on the Stands

Fans of NEC were visibly frustrated with their team's defensive lapses and lack of clear-cut chances as the match progressed. The home team's counter-attacks proved more effective than NEC's attacking efforts.

NEC-Tel | 46' Second Half Begins

The second half saw Telstar continue to dominate, while NEC struggled to find a way back into the game. Several changes were made in both teams, with Telstar making three substitutions and NEC also changing their lineup.

NEC-Tel | 34' Ball in Face

Bischoff attempted to break through Telstar's defense but his shot hit Alders in the face, leaving Telstar temporarily down a man. However, they quickly regained possession and continued their strong performance.

Chagrin for Schreuder

Despite NEC's attacking intent, Telstar's two goals were just one of several moments where NEC failed to maintain solid defense. The match ended with Telstar securing the 2-1 victory over a struggling NEC.