# NEC Secures Hard-Fought Victory Against FC Utrecht Dusan Tadic nets two goals as NEC ends nine-game Eredivisie winless streak. - **Source:** [NOS Sport](https://nos.nl/sport) - **Published:** 2026-11-08 - **Topic:** [sports](https://brifing.si/c/sports) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/40dbb4a1-ffd8-427f-8a47-5537230606ff ## NEC Ends Winless Streak NEC Nijmegen secured a vital 2-3 victory against FC Utrecht at the Galgenwaard stadium. This result marks the club's first Eredivisie win in nine matches, ending a drought that lasted since late August. The team entered the contest with significant momentum following their midweek 3-1 Europa League success against Omonia Nicosia. ## Early Dominance in Utrecht The visitors established control before halftime through disciplined tactical execution. Kevin Kers opened the scoring in the 34th minute with a precise header following a cross from Mitchel Bakker. Shortly after, Dusan Tadic doubled the lead with a clinical finish, marking his first goal for the club after a fluid attacking sequence. ## Tadic Makes Decisive Impact Dusan Tadic proved instrumental by scoring twice during the encounter. His second goal came in the 58th minute, capitalizing on a rebound after Vasilios Barkas initially saved a shot from Darko Nejašmić. This contribution was essential in maintaining NEC's lead despite intense pressure from the home side throughout the second half. ## Utrecht Struggles for Points FC Utrecht suffered their sixth defeat of the season, causing them to drop to fourteenth place in the Eredivisie standings. Despite showing character, the team struggled to contain NEC's offensive transitions. Coach Anthony Correia’s squad pushed hard in the final fifteen minutes but failed to create significant opportunities to equalize the score. ## Second Half Tactical Battle The match intensified after the break as Utrecht attempted a comeback. Yoann Cathline reduced the deficit in the 56th minute following a strong individual run by Ángel Alarcon. Shortly after NEC restored their two-goal cushion, Dani de Wit scored again for Utrecht, heading in a cross from substitute Nordin Amrabat to make it 2-3. ## Amrabat's Role in Utrecht Nordin Amrabat played a notable role for FC Utrecht during the second half as an impact substitute. The experienced player provided the assist for Dani de Wit’s goal, demonstrating his influence on the pitch. Interestingly, Amrabat is currently playing for the Utrechters on a voluntary basis, adding a unique layer to the team's roster. ## Schreuder's Strategic Success Coach Dick Schreuder successfully managed his squad's transition from European competition back to domestic league play. By maintaining high confidence levels after the Omonia Nicosia victory, the team displayed composure in a hostile environment. This tactical management allowed NEC to secure three points despite the late pressure exerted by the Utrecht attacking line. ## Implications for League Standing This victory provides NEC with a much-needed morale boost as they climb the Eredivisie table. Conversely, the loss highlights ongoing defensive vulnerabilities for FC Utrecht, who remain in the lower half of the league. Both teams now face a critical period to stabilize their performances before the next round of domestic fixtures begins. ## Sources covering this story - https://nos.nl/l/2638640 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._