The youngster received his marching orders on 44 minutes after two bookable offences.

Zullo, who had been booked on 32 minutes, received a second yellow after a foul on Anthony Lurling.

Utrecht's numerical disadvantage forced boss Erwin Koeman to substitute Australian attacker Tommy Oar at the break, although the winner for NAC didn't come until stoppage-time.

Koeman said after the game: "Two times yellow is red, but I found the second (Zullo) booking to be harsh."

Elsewhere on Saturday, Alex Brosque scored as Shimizu S-Pulse claimed a 1-1 draw at Kawasaki Frontale in Japan's J.League. Brosque struck on 55 minutes before Juninho's equaliser 10 minutes later.

Eddy Bosnar also played a full 90 minutes in the J.League clash.

Elsewhere in Japan, Matthew Spiranovic put in a full shift as Urawa Red Diamonds continued their move away from the relegation zone with a goalless draw against Kashima Antlers.

Meanwhile, Joel Griffiths scored Beijing Guoan's second goal in their 3-0 win over Henan Construction in China's Super League. However, second-placed Guoan's title hopes look gone after leaders Guangzhou won 4-0 over Tianjin Teda to sit 12 points clear with five games to play.

Returning to Europe, Socceroo goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer kept a clean sheet as Fulham played out a goalless draw against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns. Fulham are still without a league win all season and sit outside the relegation zone on goal difference.

Vince Grella made his first Premier League appearance of the season as a 79th-minute substitute in Blackburn's 3-1 loss at Newcastle.

In the Championship, Neil Kilkenny completed another full 90 minutes for Bristol City as they salvaged a point against an impressive Hull City side. The draw leaves Bristol second from bottom.

At the Riverside, Scott McDonald came close to breaking the deadlock on a number of occasions in Middlesbrough’s goalless draw against Ipswich. Rhys Williams also played a full 90 minutes as Boro continued their unbeaten start to the season.

Socceroo Mile Jedinak returned to the Crystal Palace starting eleven as they suffered a 1-0 defeat away to lowly Doncaster Rovers. It was Doncaster’s first win of the season and first under new manager Dean Saunders. The result leaves Palace sitting three off the play-off places.

At the Ricoh Arena, Adam Federici helped Reading to a 1-1 draw away to Coventry with both goals coming in the first half. Reading and Coventry both had penalties in the second half but none were able to convert, with the Aussie keeper seeing a stoppage-time Sky Blues spotkick miss the target.

In League one action, Alex Cisak and James Wesolowski were both involved in Oldham Athletic's 2-0 home defeat against 10-man Brentford. Wesolowski made way with 15 minutes to play.

In League Two, Shane Cansdell-Sherriff was still absent with that injury he suffered against Port Vale as Shrewsbury moved up to second place with a 2-0 win against Torquay. James Collins was the hero for Shrewsbury with a brace.

Over in Germany, Mathew Leckie was absent from Borussia Moenchengladbach’s 1-0 victory at home to Nurnberg. Borussia now sit only two points behind league leaders Bayern Munich.

In the 2.Bundesliga, Robbie Kruse was a 68th minute substitute in Fortuna Dusseldorf’s 4-2 triumph at home to Energie Cottbus. The result sends Fortuna top with Greuther Furth yet to play this weekend.

Brent McGrath was substituted at the break as Brondby suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to FC Copenhagen in the Danish SuperLiga.

Socceroo Alex Brosque found the back of the net for Shimizu S-Pulse in their 1-1 draw away to Kawasaki Frontale at the Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

 

The former Sydney FC star had given Shimizu a 55th minute lead before Juninho restored parity for the home side just after the hour mark. Eddie Bosnar also played a full 90 minutes in J-League clash.

 

Elsewhere in Japan overnight, Matthew Spiranovic put in a full shift as Urawa Red Diamonds continued their move away from the relegation zone with a goalless draw against Kashima Antlers.

 

On Friday night, Socceroo Josh Kennedy continued his red-hot form with an 86th minute goal in Nagoya’s 3-1 win against Vissel Kobe. With Gamba Osaka dropping points at home to Ventforet Kofu, Nagoya Grampus has now moved within a point of top spot.

 

In the Chinese Super League, Former Newcastle Jets striker, Joel Griffiths grabbed himself a 75th minute goal as Beijing Guoan defeated Henan Jiayne 3-0. For the Adelaide fans out there, Henan Jiayne is where Marcos Flores now plays his football. The side sit in eighth place, eight points above the relegation zone.

 

Across in England where Tim Cahill hobbled off in Everton’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City at Etihad Stadium.
The Socceroo had a chance in the 53rd minute to give Everton the lead but his header went over the bar. He played another ten minutes before coming off second best in a heavy challenge against Vincent Kompany and took his place on the bench with his ankle in ice.

 

Socceroo goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer kept a clean sheet as Fulham played out a goalless draw against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns. Fulham are still without a league win all season and sit outside the relegation zone on goal difference.

 

In the Championship, Neil Kilkenny completed another full 90 minutes for Bristol City as they salvaged a point against an impressive Hull City side. The draw leaves Bristol second from bottom.

 

At the Riverside, Scott McDonald came close to breaking the deadlock on a number of occasions in Middlesbrough’s goalless draw against Ipswich. Rhys Williams also played a full 90 minutes as Boro continued their unbeaten start to the season.

 

Socceroo Mile Jedinak returned to the Crystal Palace starting eleven as they suffered a 1-0 defeat away to lowly Doncaster Rovers. It was Doncaster’s first win of the season and first under new manager Dean Saunders. The result leaves Palace sitting three off the play-off places.

 

At the Ricoh Arena, Adam Federici helped Reading to a 1-1 draw away to Coventry with both goals coming in the first half. Reading and Coventry both had penalties in the second half but none were able to convert.

 

In League one action, Alex Cisak and James Wesolowski were both involved in Oldham Athletics 2-0 home defeat against 10-man Brentford. Wesolowski made way for Diallo with fifteen minutes to play.

 

In League Two, Shane Cansdell-Sherriff was still absent with that injury he suffered v Port Vale as Shrewsbury moved up to second place with a 2-0 win against Torquay. James Collins was the hero for Shrewsbury with a brace.

 

Over in Germany, Matthew Leckie was absent from Borussia Monchengladbach’s 1-0 victory at home to Nurnberg. Borussia now sit only two points behind league leaders Bayern Munchen.

 

In the 2.Bundesliga, Robbie Kruse was a 68th minute substitute in Fortuna Dusseldorf’s 4-2 triumph at home to Energie Cottbus. The result sends Fortuna top with Greuther Furth yet to play this weekend.

 

Brent McGrath was substituted at the break as Brondby suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to FC Copenhagen in the Danish SuperLiga.