NEC Nijmegen 1-1 SC Telstar | Eredivisie | 3 May 2026

NEC Nijmegen were left to rue missed chances as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a stubborn SC Telstar side at the Goffertstadion on a tense Eredivisie evening. The result keeps both teams locked in the middle of the table, with the home side particularly frustrated after dominating large spells of the contest.

Match Overview

The match followed a familiar pattern for NEC: plenty of possession and attacking intent, but a lack of clinical edge in the final third. Telstar, meanwhile, showed why they are one of the more difficult teams to break down away from home, soaking up pressure and striking when it mattered most.

First Half: Telstar Strike First

Telstar drew first blood in the 22nd minute through a well-worked counter-attack. A quick transition caught the NEC backline out of shape, and the visitors' forward slotted calmly past the goalkeeper to make it 1-0. NEC responded with a flurry of chances, hitting the woodwork once and seeing another effort cleared off the line, but went into the break behind.

Second Half: NEC Fight Back

NEC came out with renewed energy after the interval and finally found the equalizer in the 63rd minute. A pinpoint cross from the right flank was met by a towering header from the home side's centre-forward, leaving the Telstar keeper with no chance. The goal sparked a period of sustained pressure, but Telstar's defence held firm, and the match ended all square.

Standout Player

NEC's midfield engine was instrumental in the comeback, dictating play and completing over 90% of his passes. For Telstar, the goalkeeper earned his side a point with several crucial saves, particularly in the closing stages.

Table Impact

The draw leaves NEC in 8th place, still within touching distance of the European qualification spots, while Telstar remain in 12th, comfortably clear of the relegation zone. Both sides will be looking to build on this performance in their next fixtures.