Appearing Full, Calvin Verdok Helps NEC Nijmegen Win Over Fortuna Sittard

Calvin Verdonk helped NEC Nijmegen win against Fortuna Sittard at Eredivisie (Instagrma/@c.verdonk).

Calvin Verdonk performed full when NEC Nijmegen silenced Fortuna Sittard 3-0, at home to opponents, Offermans Joosten Stadium, in the fourth week of Eredivisie 2024/2025, Saturday, August 31, 2024, WIB night.

The 27-year-old played solidly guarding the NEC defense as a left-wing defender.

His full appearance this time will be the fourth in the league this season. In the previous three matches, Verdonk also played full so now the playing minutes are 360 minutes.

In the fourth week of Eredivisie 2024/2025, NEC was in control from the start despite playing in front of opposing supporters.

Rogier Meijer's team opened the scoring through Koki Ogawa in the 35th minute. NEC became more comfortable after five minutes later scoring the second goal through Rober Gonzales.

NEC Nijmegen closed their party with Sami Ouaissa's goal in the 88th minute.

The victory continued their positive trend to two consecutive times. In the third week, August 24, 2024, NEC narrowly won 1-0 against PEC Zwolle.

At the same time, these results extend the clean-sheet records of Meijer's troops.

The two positive results made NEC improve its position in the standings. You see, in the first two weeks, where Verdok also performed fully, NEC lost against Twente (1-2) and AZ Alkmaar (0-1).

Next, NEC will travel to the headquarters of the strong team, PSV Eindhoven, in the fifth week of the Eredivisie 2024/2025, September 15, 2024, or after the international break.

Verdonk is predicted to appear again as a starter in that match. You see, the left-back is indeed a mainstay player for NEC. He has extended his contract until 2028.

Meanwhile, after the last match against Fortuna Sittard, Calvin Verdonk will join the Indonesian national team to appear in the Third Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification in the Asian Zone.

The nearest Garuda squad will face Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on September 5, 2024. Verdok became one of the players who immediately flew to Saudi Arabia to prepare for the match.

As is known, Indonesian national team players who play abroad join the team directly in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, domestic league players gathered first in Jakarta.