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Excelsior Mounts Comeback to Defeat MVV in Thrilling Finish
Excelsior defeated MVV Maastricht 2-1 in a thrilling match played at De Geusselt stadium in Maastricht. The encounter, corresponding to matchday 33 of the 2024 Eerste Divisie season, was marked by Excelsior’s comeback, effectively capitalizing on their chances.
MVV took the lead in the 35th minute with a goal from S. Braken, assisted by B. Smeets. However, Excelsior dominated possession (61%) and created more scoring opportunities (13 shots on goal compared to MVV’s 8). In the closing stages, the visiting team overturned the scoreline with goals from L. Duijvestijn (86′) and M. van Duinen (90′). The match ended 2-1 in favor of Excelsior, despite a late yellow card for one of their players. MVV also received a yellow card in added time. Despite their possession and shot advantage, Excelsior’s clinical finishing proved the difference in this game.
Substitutions excelsior: at minute 46 X. Blomme came in and C. Hatenboer went out., at minute 68 R. Omorowa came in and J. Bergraaf went out., at minute 68 S. Fini came in and J. Donkor went out., at minute 68 M. van Duinen came in and K. Pierie went out., at minute 90 Z. Booth came in and S. Fini went out.
Substitutions mvv: at minute 75 N. El Basri came in and S. Braken went out., at minute 80 A. Kassimi came in and R. Esajas went out., at minute 80 F. Slegers came in and M. Kleinen went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
MVV
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Excelsior
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