Tadic scores twice as NEC Nijmegen beat Utrecht

NEC Nijmegen won 3-2 away at Utrecht in Week 12 of the Dutch Eredivisie. Five goals were scored in a fast-paced match, and fans watched an open and exciting game.

The decisive player in the match was Dusan Tadic. The 37-year-old Serbian star put his mark on the scoreline with two well-taken goals, in the 38th and 58th minutes. Despite registering 4 assists in 14 official matches for NEC Nijmegen across all competitions this season, the experienced playmaker had not scored until now. With his first goals of the season, he ended his goal drought at a crucial moment. The Dutch press also praised Tadic for his high work rate and composure in the penalty area.

Turkish football fans, meanwhile, focused on the defensive line. Ahmetcan Kaplan, the Turkish national team centre-back who started in the starting eleven, stayed on the pitch for 90 minutes and delivered a successful defensive performance. With this win, NEC Nijmegen raised their league points to 14 and continued to climb the table. They also went into the international break with a confidence boost.