NEC 'strong underdog' against Olympiakos: 'But we win

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NEC General Director Wilco van Schaik said that their team will face a tough challenge against Olympiakos. Although they will be up against a strong opposition squad, Van Schaik spoke of his team's confidence. NEC fans are looking at this match as a special European journey.

Why is this important?

The match against NEC's Olympiakos Piraeus is a key moment in the Champions League pre-qualification phase. Although NEC are considered 'strong underdogs', they are poised to cause a major upset. This match could usher in a new chapter in the club's history, a source of pride for their supporters.

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NEC have little hope of a Champions League pre-qualifying match against Olympiakos Piraeus. The general manager of the club, Wilco van Schaik, thinks that the Greek club is the favorite for these two matches. But they will fight to pull off a major upset. Olympiakos will face NEC in the third qualifying round as announced by the lottery held on Monday. "I used to feel a lot of pressure," Van Schaik said. "When I was backstage it was very strange if suddenly I heard the Champions League anthem and the name NEC was there. Is it normal? But now everyone around me is wondering if it's normal, I know I'm not supposed to be there, but now if something suddenly happens and my name comes up, is it normal? Is it normal when it's put on the scale of civilization? Will it be normal when everyone in your city knows that they can go there, but some of them know that it is not a city to go there, how you have to be in a group, how to do everything, will it be normal that all of them will go there?
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Would it be normal if something suddenly happened there and my name came up on the stage that I was there, would it be normal? That seems a little unusual to me." He added, "Olympiakos is a nice club, it's a nice experience to play there. We can take a lot of supporters there. It will be a great European trip. But of course we're not just going there for fun, we want to go there and win. But we know it's very difficult to go there and win. Olympiakos squad is much bigger than ours and their squad value is also much higher. But we are also not very relieved to play. I know how our team plays and how our coach believes in playing, but it will be very easy for the opposition to play against us. I know they know our style of play, but even if they know our style of play, it's very difficult to translate it on the field. We are a very tough team."

What will happen next?

NEC will now start preparing against Olympiakos, where they will try to show their best performance. The match is a big opportunity for them, where they can prove themselves on the European stage. The club's supporters are hoping that they will be able to make a successful trip to Greece.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the match between NEC and Olympiakos?

No specific information has been given about the schedule of the match, but it is part of the pre-qualification phase of the Champions League.

Why is NEC less likely to win against Olympiakos?

NEC general director Wilco van Schaik thinks Olympiakos are favorites for both matches.

How does NEC plan to fight against Olympiakos?

NEC will struggle to pull off a major upset, although the pressure is on them.

How did Wilco van Schaik feel about playing against Olympiakos?

He said that Olympiakos is a nice club and it was a nice experience to play there.

How will NEC fans attend the match against Olympiakos?

Van Schaik hopes the NEC will take a lot of supporters, making for a great European trip.

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