The first half is underway...

Missed opportunity! Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left of the goal. The assist came from Sami Ouaissa.

GJivai Zechiël from FC Utrecht committed a foul.

Kodai Sano from N.E.C. was awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.

Another offensive effort underway. Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Vasilios Barkas from FC Utrecht makes a save to the right corner. The assist came from Darko Nejasmic.

The attempt on goal is thwarted. Kodai Sano from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Darko Nejasmic.

Dani de Wit from FC Utrecht earned a free kick in the defensive area.

Foul committed by Noé Lebreton of N.E.C.

Another offensive push is underway. Sami Ouaissa from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Vasilios Barkas from FC Utrecht makes a great save, denying the attempt at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Eli Dasa, who delivered a precise cross.

Another offensive push! Basar Önal from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Vasilios Barkas from FC Utrecht makes a great save, diving to his left. The assist came from Kodai Sano.

The attempt on goal was deflected. Artem Stepanov from FC Utrecht took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Souffian El Karouani.

Missed opportunity! Basar Önal from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails high and to the right of the goal. The assist came from Noé Lebreton.

Niklas Vesterlund from FC Utrecht committed a foul.

Niklas Vesterlund from FC Utrecht committed a foul.

Nick Viergever from FC Utrecht committed a foul.

Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

A shot is deflected. Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. attempts a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Noé Lebreton.

Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. earned a free kick on the left side of the field.

Ángel Alarcón from FC Utrecht committed a foul.

Opportunity wasted. Tjaronn Chery of N.E.C. attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a quick counterattack.

Opportunity squandered. Yoann Cathline from FC Utrecht attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

Ángel Alarcón from FC Utrecht strikes the left post with a left-footed shot taken from the center of the penalty area, assisted by Artem Stepanov.

Opportunity wasted. Souffian El Karouani of FC Utrecht took a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it went just wide to the left. The assist was provided by Yoann Cathline.

Nick Viergever from FC Utrecht committed a foul.

Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.

Dani de Wit from FC Utrecht earned a free kick in the defensive zone.

Sami Ouaissa from N.E.C. committed a foul.

Dani de Wit from FC Utrecht commits a foul.

Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.

Match halted - FC Utrecht.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

Matisse Didden from FC Utrecht committed a foul.

Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.

Match is currently paused due to an injury to Noé Lebreton from N.E.C.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

A new offensive push unfolds as Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area. However, Vasilios Barkas, the goalkeeper for FC Utrecht, makes a crucial save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Kodai Sano, who delivered a well-placed cross.

Missed opportunity. Sami Ouaissa from N.E.C. attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left. The assist came from Kodai Sano.

Eli Dasa from N.E.C. was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.

Nick Viergever from FC Utrecht committed a foul.

Missed opportunity! Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. attempted a kopbal from close range but sent it wide to the left. The cross was delivered by Kodai Sano.

Yoann Cathline from FC Utrecht committed a foul.

Sami Ouaissa from N.E.C. was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

The attempt is thwarted. Darko Nejasmic from N.E.C. fires a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.

Philippe Sandler of N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Philippe Sandler from N.E.C. was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.

The first half has concluded with the scoreline reading N.E.C. 0, FC Utrecht 2.

The second half is underway with the scoreline at N.E.C. 0, FC Utrecht 2.

Basar Önal from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.

Niklas Vesterlund from FC Utrecht committed a foul.

Foul committed by Bryan Linssen from N.E.C.

Vasilios Barkas from FC Utrecht has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

The attempt is thwarted. Yoann Cathline from FC Utrecht takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Gjivai Zechiël.

Another offensive push underway. Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.

A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Ángel Alarcón from FC Utrecht takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but the attempt is successfully stopped.

Substitution for FC Utrecht: Jesper Karlsson comes on to replace Artem Stepanov.

Substitution for N.E.C.: Deveron Fonville comes on to replace Philippe Sandler.

Substitution for N.E.C.: Youssef El Kachati comes on to replace Darko Nejasmic.

Substitution for N.E.C.: Danilo comes on to replace Sami Ouaissa.

Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Nick Viergever allowed it.

The attempt is deflected. Basar Önal from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.

Deveron Fonville from N.E.C. was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.

Jesper Karlsson from FC Utrecht committed a foul.

Missed opportunity. Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Danilo.

Match interruption - N.E.C.

Match is currently paused due to an injury to Deveron Fonville from N.E.C.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

Danilo from N.E.C. has earned a free kick in an attacking position.

Matisse Didden from FC Utrecht committed a foul.

Corner kick awarded to N.E.C. after Niklas Vesterlund allowed it.

Substitution for N.E.C.: Koki Ogawa comes on to replace Noé Lebreton.

Jesper Karlsson from FC Utrecht commits a handball.

Ángel Alarcón from FC Utrecht strikes the crossbar with a right-footed shot taken from the center of the penalty area after a quick counterattack.

Opportunity gone begging! Youssef El Kachati from N.E.C. attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it just went wide of the target.

Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Alonzo Engwanda allowed it.

Missed opportunity! Danilo from N.E.C. attempted a kopbal from the center of the box but couldn't find the target. The cross was delivered by Bryan Linssen.

The attempt is thwarted. Danilo from N.E.C. takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Tjaronn Chery.

Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Souffian El Karouani gave it away.

Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Dani de Wit allowed the ball to go out.

A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Eli Dasa from N.E.C. takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Vasilios Barkas of FC Utrecht makes a save, denying the attempt in the right corner.

The attempt is thwarted. Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. fires a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Bryan Linssen.

Substitution for N.E.C.: Willum Willumsson is coming on to replace Bryan Linssen.

Substitution for FC Utrecht: Mike van der Hoorn vervangt Ángel Alarcón.

Offside call against FC Utrecht. Jesper Karlsson has been caught in an offside position.

Opportunity squandered. Koki Ogawa of N.E.C. attempted a kopbal from the center of the box, but it sailed over the goal and to the left. The assist came from Eli Dasa, who delivered a cross.

Dani de Wit from FC Utrecht earned a free kick in the defensive area.

Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. committed a foul.

Basar Önal from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Mike van der Hoorn from FC Utrecht committed a foul.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.

Youssef El Kachati from N.E.C. committed a handball foul.

Substitution for FC Utrecht: Oualid Agougil vervangt Alonzo Engwanda.

Substitution for FC Utrecht: Adrian Blake comes on to replace Yoann Cathline.

Willum Willumsson from N.E.C. committed a foul.

Mike van der Hoorn from FC Utrecht has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Fouled by Souffian El Karouani of FC Utrecht.

Youssef El Kachati from N.E.C. was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

A shot is deflected. Eli Dasa from N.E.C. attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Deveron Fonville.

Match interruption due to an injury to Matisse Didden from FC Utrecht.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

Another offensive push. Adrian Blake from FC Utrecht takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.

The second half has concluded with the final score: N.E.C. 1, FC Utrecht 3.

That's a wrap! The match has concluded with N.E.C. finishing at 1 and FC Utrecht securing a victory with 3 goals.