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Excelsior Overpowers Short-Handed NAC Breda at Rat Verlegh Stadion
Breda, Netherlands – In a match held at the Rat Verlegh Stadion, Excelsior defeated NAC Breda in a game defined by the early expulsion of R. Hillen in the 12th minute. Possession was split, with a slight advantage for Excelsior (52% against 48%), but the score difference reflected a greater efficiency from the visiting team.
Excelsior opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a goal by E. Hansson. I. Yegoian extended the lead in the 31st minute, solidifying Excelsior’s control. Despite attempting to react, NAC Breda was hampered by their numerical disadvantage and Excelsior’s solid defense.
NAC Breda made multiple changes to their lineup seeking to revitalize their attack, but they failed to find the formula to overcome Excelsior. The match was also punctuated by yellow cards, two for Excelsior (A. Zagre and M. Jonathans) and two for NAC Breda (M. Nassoh and C. Leemans), highlighting the intensity of the clash. NAC Breda ended with 14 shots (6 on target and 6 off target) and 7 corners, while Excelsior with 9 shots (6 on target and 3 off target) and 3 corners.
Substitutions excelsior: at minute 14 N. Naujoks came in and J. Bergraaf went out., at minute 46 E. Hansson came in and M. Jonathans went out., at minute 62 A. Zagre came in and S. Janssen went out., at minute 70 L. Hartjes came in and S. Henderikx went out., at minute 70 L. Schouten came in and A. Carlen went out.
Substitutions nac breda: at minute 34 J. Candelaria came in and C. Valerius went out., at minute 55 J. Talvitie came in and A. Salama went out., at minute 73 K. Sowah came in and A. Ayew went out., at minute 73 M. Nassoh came in and L. Holtby went out., at minute 73 C. Brym came in and C. Leemans went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
NAC Breda
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Excelsior
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