NEC wins first premier league game under Schreuder over weak Excelsior
NEC's new trainer, Dick Schreuder, got off to a strong start as his team dominated the first match of the new Eredivisie season, easily defeating a weakened Excelsior 5-0. Despite Excelsior's lack of experience and injuries, NEC proved their superiority on the field, with Chery and Linssen scoring the final two goals of the match.