NIJMEGEN, Netherlands (Interstat) — Noé Lebreton scored two goals to lead NEC to a 2-1 victory over Go Ahead Eagles on Sunday at Goffertstadion. The midfielder struck in the 12th and 27th minutes, giving the home side a comfortable lead before halftime.

Søren Tengstedt pulled one back for the visitors in the 55th minute, but NEC’s defense held firm. Darko Nejašmić provided an assist, while substitutes Julius Dirksen and Victor Edvardsen also recorded assists. Edvardsen, Nejašmić and Dirksen each received yellow cards, in the 48th, 50th and 77th minutes respectively.

NEC improved to a 1-0 record in Eredivisie play and across all competitions. Go Ahead Eagles fell to 0-1 in both the league and overall. The match marked the season opener for both sides in the Dutch top flight.