As expected, the sheer number of Vitesse players injured or suspended left head coach Henk Fraser little choice but to return Matt Miazga to the starting lineup. Despite a somewhat makeshift back line (not inexperienced, but only Guram Kashia would qualify as a regular starter based on selections to date this season), Fraser thought his team had done enough to be worth a point after recovering from a "sloppy" first half. Per de Gelderlander:
I have to give the team the compliments. Only the result is very disappointing.