NEC Nijmegen delivered a stunning statement of intent on the opening day of the Eredivisie, thrashing Excelsior 5-0 at the Goffertstadion on August 9th. The home side produced a devastating attacking display to secure a massive victory and top the early league table. NEC were rampant from the start, scoring twice in the first twenty minutes to seize control. They added a third before halftime and continued their dominance in the second period with two more well-taken goals. Excelsior had no answer to NEC's intensity and movement, failing to register a single shot on target throughout the match. This emphatic match result sends a clear message to the rest of the Eredivisie and marks one of the most impressive opening-day performances in recent memory.