Disappointment everywhere yesterday among the NEC players after the 2-2 draw against Go Ahead. That says something about the current status of the team, because normally a point against the number six would be cherished.
These are nice steps we are making,” said coach Rogier Meijer. “The penalty kick that made it 2-2 was given very easily. The first half you play under pressure and we were the superior party, the second half it was more of a fighting match and Go Ahead often put the ball behind our backs. Not much has changed in the standings, with Sparta including three teams that played a draw. But the steps we are making should take us towards the play-offs.”
Meijer was absent from training last week due to illness. “I have been in bed since Wednesday. Yesterday I came out and I feel a little better, but it can always be better. I am satisfied with what I have seen from the team and I will be fine,” laughs the trainer.
NEC took the 2-2 against Go Ahead just before the end