NEC too strong for FC Volendam for the second time this season

Coach Rogier Meijer’s side, who are in talks with club management to extend his expiring contract, have picked up 7 points from their last three league matches. NEC moved up to ninth place thanks to this fine run.

FC Volendam already had a great chance from the 1st minute. Midfielder Calvin Twigt was able to run freely towards goal but had his shot blocked by Bart van Rooij. NEC quickly regained the initiative. Denmark’s Magnus Mattsson was close to the goal after more than half an hour, but his header was stopped by goalkeeper Filip Stankovic. After that, Dirk Proper also failed to score in the rebound.

The home side’s dominance paid off in the second half in hits. After a corner from Lasse Schöne, Philippe Sandler directs the ball towards the goal in the 57th minute. Spanish defender Iván Márquez managed to score from close range. Landry Dimata widened the gap in the middle of the second period: 2-0. In injury time, substitute Pedro Marques also scored another goal.

Volendam remain fourteenth in the Eredivisie after the loss.