“Emil Hansson opens the scoring for Excelsior with a right-footed shot from the penalty area”
Pivotal“Irakli Yegoian doubles Excelsior's lead with a clinical finish from inside the penalty area”
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NAC Breda
Excelsior
Outstanding performance
Excelsior•GoalkeeperExcelsior capitalized on NAC Breda's early red card to secure a commanding 2-0 victory at the Rat Verlegh Stadion. The match turned decisively in the 12th minute when Rio Hillen was sent off for a foul, leaving the hosts to play with ten men. Emil Hansson broke the deadlock six minutes later with a well-placed right-footed effort from the penalty area, before Irakli Yegoian doubled the advantage in the 31st minute. Despite NAC's efforts through players like Max Balard, they couldn't overcome the numerical disadvantage as Excelsior controlled proceedings to claim three crucial points in their Eredivisie campaign.
Opportunity squandered. Clint Leemans from NAC Breda attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area but couldn't find the target.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.
Casper Widell from Excelsior commits a handball.
Missed opportunity. Simon Janssen from Excelsior took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left after the free kick.
Clint LeemansYellow CardClint Leemans from NAC Breda has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Miliano Jonathans from Excelsior has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Clint Leemans from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Moussa Soumano of NAC Breda took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it narrowly went wide to the left.
Missed opportunity! Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda took a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area but failed to find the target. The assist came from Lewis Holtby.
Jerolldino Bergraaf from Excelsior committed a foul.
Denis Odoi from NAC Breda has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Miliano Jonathans from Excelsior committed a foul.
Cherrion Valerius from NAC Breda has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Substitution for NAC Breda: Clint Leemans comes on to replace Charles-Andreas Brym.
Substitution for NAC Breda: Lewis Holtby comes on to replace Mohamed Nassoh.
Substitution for NAC Breda: André Ayew comes on to replace Kamal Sowah.
Corner awarded to NAC Breda after Stan Henderikx allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for Excelsior: Adam Carlén comes on to replace Lewis Schouten.
Substitution for Excelsior: Stan Henderikx comes on to replace Lennard Hartjes.
Miliano JonathansYellow CardMiliano Jonathans from Excelsior has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Miliano Jonathans from Excelsior committed a foul.
Cherrion Valerius of NAC Breda has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Amine Salama from NAC Breda takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, the attempt is thwarted as goalkeeper Stijn van Gassel from Excelsior makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist was provided by Moussa Soumano.
Leo Greiml from NAC Breda earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Jerolldino Bergraaf from Excelsior committed a foul.
A fresh offensive move unfolds. Simon Janssen from Excelsior takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but Daniel Bielica from NAC Breda makes a save in the left corner. The assist came from Miliano Jonathans, who delivered a cross.
Mohamed NassohYellow CardMohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Lennard Hartjes from Excelsior earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Substitution for Excelsior: Simon Janssen replaces Arthur Zagré.
Offside call against NAC Breda. Denis Odoi has been caught offside.
Corner awarded to NAC Breda after Stijn van Gassel allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to NAC Breda after a play that resulted in a deflection off Ilias Bronkhorst.
The attempt on goal was denied. Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Amine Salama.
Another offensive push! Max Balard from NAC Breda takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Stijn van Gassel from Excelsior makes a great save, diving to his left. The assist came from Mohamed Nassoh.
Missed opportunity. Lewis Schouten from Excelsior attempted a header from the center of the box following a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Excelsior after Leo Greiml allowed the ball to go out.
Miliano Jonathans from Excelsior has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Cherrion Valerius from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Substitution for NAC Breda: Amine Salama is coming on to replace Juho Talvitie.
Arthur ZagréYellow CardArthur Zagré from Excelsior has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Arthur Zagré committed a foul against Excelsior.
Charles-Andreas Brym from NAC Breda was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Offside call against NAC Breda. Charles-Andreas Brym has been caught offside.
Another offensive push. Miliano Jonathans from Excelsior takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
Leo Greiml of NAC Breda has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jerolldino Bergraaf from Excelsior committed a foul.
Substitution for Excelsior: Miliano Jonathans replaces Emil Hansson.
The first half has concluded with the score at NAC Breda 0, Excelsior 2.
Opportunity squandered! Charles-Andreas Brym of NAC Breda had a close-range header from inside the six-yard box, but it went just wide on the left side. The assist came from Mohamed Nassoh, who delivered a great cross.
Gyan de Regt committed a foul against Excelsior.
Corner awarded to NAC Breda after a play that resulted in a deflection off Arthur Zagré.
Opportunity squandered. Kamal Sowah from NAC Breda attempted a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it went wide.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.
Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
Casper Widell from Excelsior committed a foul.
Kamal Sowah from NAC Breda has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Kamal Sowah from NAC Breda earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Missed opportunity! Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda took a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right of the goal. The assist came from Charles-Andreas Brym.
Substitution for NAC Breda: Cherrion Valerius is coming on to replace Jayden Candelaria.
Corner awarded to NAC Breda after a play that resulted in a foul by Lennard Hartjes.
Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Rick Meissen committed a foul against Excelsior.
Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Lennard Hartjes from Excelsior committed a foul.
A fresh offensive push unfolds. Gyan de Regt of Excelsior takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Daniel Bielica, the goalkeeper for NAC Breda, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist comes from Lewis Schouten.
A new offensive play unfolds as Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda takes a long-range shot with his right foot from the left side. Stijn van Gassel of Excelsior makes a great save, diving to the left corner. The assist comes from Max Balard, who set him up with a header.
Corner awarded to NAC Breda after a deflection off Stijn van Gassel.
A fresh offensive push is underway. Charles-Andreas Brym of NAC Breda takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Stijn van Gassel of Excelsior makes a save, diving to his left. The assist came from Mohamed Nassoh.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Charles-Andreas Brym of NAC Breda takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Stijn van Gassel from Excelsior makes a solid save, diving to his right. The assist for this play comes from Moussa Soumano.
Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Irakli Yegoian from Excelsior committed a foul.
assist: Gyan de Regt
Goal! Excelsior leads NAC Breda 2-0. Irakli Yegoian scores with a right-footed shot from inside the penalty area.
Another offensive push underway. Lewis Schouten from Excelsior heads the ball from the right side of the six-yard area, but Daniel Bielica from NAC Breda makes a great save, stopping it at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Emil Hansson, who delivered a precise cross.
Corner kick awarded to Excelsior after Jayden Candelaria allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Max Balard of NAC Breda takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Charles-Andreas Brym.
Corner awarded to Excelsior after a foul by Juho Talvitie.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Stijn van Gassel, the goalkeeper for Excelsior, makes a solid save right in the middle of the goal. The assist for this attempt came from Mohamed Nassoh.
Jayden Candelaria from NAC Breda has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jerolldino Bergraaf from Excelsior committed a foul.
Goal! Excelsior takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against NAC Breda. Emil Hansson found the back of the net, firing a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area into the left corner.
Opportunity squandered! Emil Hansson from Excelsior took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it didn't find the target.
Substitution for Excelsior: Jerolldino Bergraaf replaces Noah Naujoks due to an injury.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Noah Naujoks from Excelsior.
Rio HillenRed CardRio Hillen from NAC Breda has been shown a red card.
Rio HillenYellow CardRio Hillen from NAC Breda has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Noah Naujoks from Excelsior has earned a free kick in the offensive zone.
Rio Hillen from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Lewis Schouten from Excelsior earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Rick Meissen from Excelsior has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Charles-Andreas Brym from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Charles-Andreas Brym from NAC Breda took a right-footed shot from within the six-yard box but sent it wide to the left. The chance was set up by Mohamed Nassoh, who delivered a cross following a corner.
Corner awarded to NAC Breda after a deflection off Stijn van Gassel.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds. Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Stijn van Gassel of Excelsior makes a save, diving to his left.
The opening half is underway...
