NEC won 4-2 away at Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League on Thursday, according to De Telegraaf. The Dutch side's victory in Zagreb was their first since August, NOS reported.
Veteran players Bryan Linssen and Chery were central to the result, with NU describing the match as a spectacular contest decided by the two experienced campaigners. AD.nl likewise highlighted the pair's performance, calling the win a historic one for NEC over Dinamo.
De Gelderlander reported the result as a stunt in Zagreb and carried first reactions from coach Schreuder and Chery. The reports did not include further details of the goals or the match statistics.
The win ends a wait for a victory that stretched back to August, according to NOS. It also gives NEC a notable away result in European competition against a Croatian opponent.
Coverage across the Dutch outlets focused on the contribution of the older players in the squad, with both NU and AD.nl singling out Linssen and Chery as the difference-makers on the night.
What to watch next: NEC's reaction to the result and how the club carries the momentum into its next Europa League fixture.
