IJsselmeervogels relegated from the second division last season and had to compete against a (fellow) title candidate on the first match day. In contrast to last week’s cup match against TOGB, Gert Jan Karsten’s team created plenty of chances, but saw Sparta Nijkerk take a 0-1 lead just before the break due to former Herculean Omar el Ghazouani.
Third division: substitute Afaker gives IJsselmeervogels victory
