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Eredivisie Matchweek 8
Heerenveen crestHeerenveen
2–1
FT
HT 0–1
Excelsior crestExcelsior
  • D. Vente 89′ (pen)
  • S. Kersten 90′
  • I. Yegoian 11′
Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen Richard Martens, Netherlands

Match report

Heerenveen beat Excelsior 2-1 in Eredivisie Matchweek 8 at Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen.

Heerenveen recovered from 1 goal down to win.

S. Kersten struck in the 90th minute for Heerenveen.

Expected goals finished 2.01 to 0.57, a result that matched the chances created.

Key takeaways

Comeback

Heerenveen recovered from 1 goal down to win.

Late drama

S. Kersten struck in the 90th minute for Heerenveen.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 2.01 to 0.57, a result that matched the chances created.

Timeline

Heerenveen above · Excelsior below
  • 11′⚽I. Yegoian
  • 59′⇄D. Sanches FernandesS. Mitrovic
  • 59′⇄S. WlodarczykM. van Duinen
  • Vasilios Zagaritis65′
  • 71′⇄N. NaujoksC. Nadje
  • ⇄M. RiveraV. Sejk72′
  • 75′Chris-Kévin Nadje
  • 81′Gyan de Regt
  • ⇄M. LindayS. Kersten87′
  • ⇄V. ZagaritisH. Petrov87′
  • 88′Mike van Duinen
  • ⚽D. Vente (pen)89′
  • Václav Sejk90+5′
  • ⇄O. BraudeM. Egbring90+6′
  • ⚽S. KerstenAssist: L. Brouwers90′

Match stats

● Heerenveen● Excelsior
Possession 67%
33%
Expected goals (xG) 2.01
0.57
Shots 19
9
Shots on target 4
2
Shots inside the box 8
5
Corners 7
3
Accurate passes 505
208
Saves 1
2
Fouls 6
17
Offsides 2
0
Yellow cards 2
3
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Heerenveen4-2-3-1
31 N. Bakker
44 A. Noppert
4 S. Kersten
15 M. Egbring
27 V. Sejk
28 H. Petrov
32 K. Jansen
36 N. Courtens
33 J. Rijssel
34 R. Bouw
35 I. Ahmed

Manager: Robin Veldman

Excelsior4-2-3-1
5 S. Henderikx
15 S. Janssen
17 N. Martens
25 S. Middendorp
22 S. Mitrovic
18 C. Nadje
16 C. Raatsie
7 D. Yoon
29 M. van Duinen

Manager: Ruben den Uil

Top-rated players

Maas WillemsenHeerenveen · 90′ · 2 key passes
8.5
Joris van OvereemHeerenveen · 90′
8.2
Irakli YegoianExcelsior · 90′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
8.2
Marcus LindayHeerenveen · 87′ · 4 key passes
7.3
Luuk BrouwersHeerenveen · 90′ · 1 assist · 2 key passes
7.3
Oliver BraudeHeerenveen · 89′
7.2

Questions & answers

What was the score in Heerenveen vs Excelsior?

Heerenveen 2-1 Excelsior (half-time 0-1).

Where is Heerenveen vs Excelsior played?

The match is played at Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen.

Who is the referee for Heerenveen vs Excelsior?

The appointed referee is Richard Martens, Netherlands.

What is the head-to-head record between Heerenveen and Excelsior?

In their last 8 meetings: Heerenveen 5 wins, Excelsior 2 wins, 1 draws.