NEC W 3, AFC W 1

AMSTERDAM (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of pregame projections, NEC delivered a commanding 3-1 victory over Amsterdamsche FC in a KNVB Beker Women’s first-round match on Tuesday afternoon at Sportpark Goed Genoeg. The result defied the statistical models, which heavily favored the home side. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 2-1 win for Amsterdamsche FC, while its ELO rating system gave the hosts a 65.5 percent probability of advancing. Instead, NEC seized control early and never relinquished it, thanks to decisive contributions from its substitutes. The visitors shocked the home crowd just two minutes into the contest. Midfielder Noach… Read more...