NEC are away to Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League, with the Dutch club missing Dusan Tadic for the match, according to De Telegraaf. ESPN.nl reports that Mor and Moslih are also absent from the NEC squad in Croatia, and that their absence was not expected.
De Gelderlander's live coverage describes a lively atmosphere on the fan square in Zagreb, where supporters gathered ahead of kick-off. Match scarves were on sale for 15 euros, the outlet reports. Omroep Gelderland reported that NEC fans were already drinking beer in the Croatian capital, with one supporter quoted as saying it tasted good.
According to De Gelderlander, the NEC players took a walk around the pitch before the game. AD.nl's live blog also reported the strong mood on the fan square and the players' walk.
The fixture is NEC's latest outing in the Europa League group stage, with the club travelling to Croatia without several regular squad members. De Gelderlander's live blog carried the build-up from Zagreb, including the fan square scenes and the pre-match pitch walk.
What to watch next: the confirmed NEC line-up and how the Dutch side cope without Tadic, Mor and Moslih.
