Telstar Boosts Relegation Battle with Victory Over NAC Breda

Velsen-Zuid – Telstar secured a crucial 3-0 victory over NAC Breda in a vital Eredivisie relegation battle on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Stadion in Velsen-Zuid. The win narrows the gap between the two teams, intensifying the fight for survival in the Dutch top flight.

Match Highlights

Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp was the standout performer for Telstar, scoring two goals. Patrick Brouwer added a third, sealing the win for the home side. The match, attended by 5,302 spectators, saw Telstar dominate possession with 62.4% of the ball.

First Half Dominance

NAC Breda had early opportunities with Charles-Andreas Brym and Enes Mahmutović testing Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman junior, but Telstar quickly took control. Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp opened the scoring with a header before halftime, giving Telstar a 1-0 lead.

Second Half Surge

Despite three substitutions at halftime by NAC Breda manager Carl Hoefkens, Telstar continued to press. Ritmeester van de Kamp extended Telstar’s lead with a well-placed shot in the 83rd minute. Two minutes later, Patrick Brouwer capitalized on a rebound after a save by NAC Breda’s Daniel Bielica, making it 3-0.

League Standings

This result sees Telstar close the gap to NAC Breda to just one point in the Eredivisie standings. Telstar now has 21 points, while NAC Breda remains on 22 points.

Key Stats

• Telstar: 3 Goals, 7 Shots on Goal, 14 Shot Attempts, 62.4% Possession
• NAC Breda: 0 Goals, 0 Shots on Goal, 10 Shot Attempts, 37.6% Possession

Lineups

Telstar

Koeman, Bakker, Offerhaus, Nwankwo, Hardeveld, Rossen, Hatenboer, Alders, Van Duijn, Thórisson, Ritmeester Van De Kamp

NAC Breda

Bielica, Owusu, Hardeveld, Noslin, Thórisson, Van De Kamp, Mertens, Seedorf, Reiziger, Malone, Hetli, Bodak, Bouchouari

Looking Ahead

Telstar will look to build on this momentum as they continue their fight to avoid relegation, while NAC Breda will need to regroup quickly to address their recent struggles. The relegation battle in the Eredivisie is heating up, with every point proving crucial.