Nijmegen football club NEC relegated to Jupiler league

Nijmegen football club NEC has lost its relegation battle and will move down to the first division next season.

NEC’s fate was sealed when they lost 3-1 at home in the relegation play-offs against Sparta Rotterdam.

Police were forced to intervene when a group of angry supporters tried to force their way into the team offices to confront the club leadership and players about the relegation.

NEC has been in the premier league for 20 years. Last weekend, Roda JC was also relegated after 41 years in the Eredivisie.

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