NEC edged out Excelsior in a win on Monday, 0-3, in a game relating to matchweek 32. To this matchweek, Marinus Dijkhuizen's team came from a draw, and Rogier Meijer's team came from a defeat. Tjaronn Chery was the main player.
The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
After 60 minutes, Tjaronn Chery opened the scoring for NEC. In the 64th minute, midfielder doubled the lead for Rogier Meijer's team. With this strike, midfielder reached 10th goals for the season. With 72 minutes on the clock, Excelsior saw Siebe Horemans get a straight red card Rober González netted the last goal in the closing stages of the game. With his 10th goal of the season.
After the result NEC are 6th in the table, with 50 points, while Excelsior sit 16th place, with 26 points. In their next fixture, Rogier Meijer's team will play at home against Feyenoord, while Marinus Dijkhuizen's team will host Heracles Almelo.
