NEC Nijmegen edged a five-goal thriller, defeating FC Volendam 3-2 in an Eredivisie match on December 7, 2025. In a back-and-forth encounter at the Kras Stadion, the visitors from Nijmegen showed great character to come from behind and secure a vital away victory. Volendam took an early lead, sending the home fans into raptures, but NEC responded with two quick goals before halftime to turn the match on its head. The home side fought back to level the score early in the second half, setting up a grandstand finish. However, NEC found a late winner, capitalizing on a defensive error to snatch all three points. This match result is a significant boost for NEC's league position, while Volendam is left to rue missed opportunities to solidify their own standing.