Excelsior beats FC Eindhoven in a tight match
Excelsior secured a victory over FC Eindhoven in a match played at the Van Donge & De Roo Stadion in Rotterdam. The encounter, part of the 14th round of the Eerste Divisie, ended with a 2-0 score in favor of the home team.
From the outset, Excelsior controlled the possession of the ball, resulting in a greater number of goal-scoring opportunities. In the 39th minute, L. Hartjes opened the scoring after an assist from S. Fini. Just six minutes later, D. Sanches Fernandes extended the lead for Excelsior, solidifying the home team’s victory.
The match was marked by the red card shown to K. Pierie in the 56th minute, after receiving his second yellow card. Despite the numerical disadvantage, FC Eindhoven couldn’t find a way to score.
Excelsior displayed greater efficiency in attack, boasting a 72% possession and 8 shots, of which 3 were on target. Meanwhile, FC Eindhoven remained at 28% possession and only 2 shots, none of them on goal.
Excelsior added three vital points to their fight for the top of the table, while FC Eindhoven leaves empty-handed.
Substitutions excelsior: at minute 64 J. Donkor came in and D. Sanches Fernandes went out., at minute 64 S. de Moes came in and S. Fini went out., at minute 64 S. Seymor came in and A. Zagre went out., at minute 78 M. van Duinen came in and R. Omorowa went out.
Substitutions fc eindhoven: at minute 74 T. Simons came in and T. Persyn went out., at minute 78 L. Verheij came in and T. Douglas went out., at minute 84 M. Vandendaele came in and D. Dorenbosch went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Excelsior
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FC Eindhoven
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