12.08.2026 10:20
Dutch team NEC Nijmegen advanced to the playoff round by defeating Olympiakos 2-1 in extra time in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round. In the match where Dusan Tadic provided an assist, Emre Mor secured the tie for his team with a goal in extra time.
In the Champions League third qualifying round second leg, Dutch side NEC Nijmegen faced Greek representative Olympiakos. The first leg had ended 0-0, and in the return leg, normal time finished 1-1, sending the match to extra time. NEC Nijmegen won the match 2-1 in extra time and advanced to the next round. With this result, NEC Nijmegen progressed to the Champions League play-off round and were drawn against Norwegian side Bodo Glimt.
EL KAABI PUT OLYMPIAKOS AHEAD
Olympiakos's goal was scored by Ayoub El Kaabi, whom we know from Hatayspor, in the 46th minute. NEC Nijmegen equalized to 1-1 with a goal from Bryan Linssen in the 70th minute.
ASSIST FROM TADIC, GOAL FROM EMRE MOR
The assist for Bryan Linssen's goal in the 70th minute was made by former Fenerbahçe star Dusan Tadic. Olympiakos's Kostas Fortunis received a red card in the 80th minute, leaving his team with 10 men. In the 95th minute of extra time, Emre Mor took the stage. With Emre Mor's goal, NEC Nijmegen took a 2-1 lead. The Dutch side maintained their advantage against their 10-man opponent and secured their place in the play-offs.
EDIN DZEKO WATCHED FROM THE STANDS
Edin Dzeko, one of Fenerbahçe's former stars, watched the match from the stands to support Dusan Tadic. After the match, Dzeko congratulated his former Fenerbahçe teammates Dusan Tadic and Emre Mor. Edin Dzeko embraced Tadic and Emre Mor after the match.