According to Voetbal International, NEC came under pressure early on, with Tjaronn Chery scoring two penalties to put the visitors 0-2 up. However, the team struggled to create chances for the remainder of the game. Schreuder acknowledged that NEC had a difficult time in the second half, but praised the team's resilience in avoiding a defeat.
Schreuder also highlighted the importance of the team's human side, particularly in the case of Perr Schuurs, who made his return after a three-year injury layoff and scored in the 1-3 loss. The coach stated that the team's focus is on winning and the process they are in, rather than how they play. This is a significant shift from last season's approach, as Schreuder noted that the current process is a "heel ander proces dan vorig seizoen" (a very different process than last season).