Wetin dey happen, my people! E go hot as NEC and FC Volendam go face each other for Goffertstadion dis Wednesday evening. Na quarterfinals of the 2025-26 KNVB Beker wey dey on top, and both teams don dey perform well, but wahala go show face for dis one!
NEC dey enjoy better form right now, as dem don dey win four matches straight for all competitions. Last match, dem put AZ Alkmaar for their place with 3-1, dem really dey show how dem sabi play ball.
Dis NEC side no wan dey dull as dem dey eye semi-finals wey dem fit reach again after collecting silver for 2024 when dem meet Feyenoord. Na dem and Volendam dey always dey compete sharp, as NEC don collect six wins and one draw for their last seven meetings.
Volendam, on the other hand, dey struggle small. Dem only manage three wins from twelve matches since November, and dem just dey sit one point above relegation zone. But see, dis KNVB Beker fit be their chance to shine! Last time wey dem enter semi-finals na 1995, e don long since.
Despite their struggles, Volendam don pick two wins for dis cup so far, including that sweet 2-1 victory wey dem collect from Sparta Rotterdam. Na their focus now to escape relegation while still making some noise for dis knockout competition.
NEC players like Tjarron Chery don dey form well, as e don score two goals and provide two assists in four matches. Na who dey shine the most as dem dey play home for Goffertstadion, where dem don lose only once this season. Volendam fit gree say dem wan show strength but their away record no too dey encourage.
Injury sabi dey affect both sides, as NEC dey miss Freek Entius wey dey battle knee injury, while Volendam dey need to manage some fitness issues wey don disturb their lineup. But na football be dis, anything fit happen on the pitch!
As na quarterfinal match, pressure go dey heavy as fans don dey expect to see fireworks. Both teams no too sabi clean sheet lately, so we fit dey expect plenty goals as the last five meetings don show say dem dey score like say dem dey contest who go collect MVP!
NEC be favorites for dis one, but make we no forget say Volendam fit surprise anybody if dem bring their A-game. The match go dey live at 5:45 PM, Naija time. Who go carry the day? Make we gather for beer joint, hold our drinks tight, and enjoy as the drama unfold!
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