FC Utrecht edged out NEC, 1x0, on Friday, on matchweek 31. To this matchday, Rick Kruys's team came from a defeat, and Rogier Meijer's team came from two defeats.
The first half came to an end without goals.
Anastasios Douvikas scored the winning goal after 77 minutes.
After the result FC Utrecht are 7th in the table, with 45 points, while NEC sit 11th place, with 35 points. In the next fixture, Rick Kruys's team will play away against Zwolle, while Rogier Meijer's team will host Go Ahead Eagles.