Kroatische media were sceptical about NEC's performance in the Europa League match, despite their historic win over Dinamo Zagreb. According to Voetbal International, one player who stood out was Darko Nejasmic. The 27-year-old midfielder played for Hajduk Split and Osijek in his home country and has been under contract with NEC for two seasons. In NEC's attacking style of play, Nejasmic has been able to showcase his skills as a versatile midfielder. He has been particularly impressive, with one Croatian medium praising his performance, saying he was the standout player in NEC's team.