Match report

Excelsior Defeats Jong PSV U21 5-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Excelsior
Excelsior
5–0
FT
Jong PSV U21
Jong PSV U21
May 2, 2025

Excelsior put on an impressive display at home as they crushed Jong PSV U21 by five goals to nil. Casper Widell led the charge for Excelsior with a hat-trick, while J. Donkor and D. Sanches Fernandes also found the back of the net. Despite multiple substitutions from both sides, including several key changes in the latter half, Jong PSV U21 failed to put up any significant resistance.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Excelsior 5–0 Jong PSV U21
  • • Casper Widell scored three goals (8', 63', 73')
  • • J. Donkor and D. Sanches Fernandes each scored once (15', 60')
  • • L. Duijvestijn provided two assists for Excelsior
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, but none impacted the game's outcome

Lineups

Excelsior

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Raatsie (G)
  • 2 I. Bronkhorst (D)
  • 5 C. Widell (D)
  • 4 D. Warmerdam (D)
  • 12 A. Zagré (D)
  • 23 C. Hatenboer (M)
  • 8 M. Tielemans (M)
  • 30 D. Sanches Fernandes (M)
  • 10 L. Duijvestijn (M)
  • 21 J. Donkor (M)
  • 33 J. Bergraaf (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 N. Naujoks
  • 6 X. Blomme
  • 29 M. van Duinen
  • 7 S. Fini
  • 9 R. Omorowa
  • 24 J. Eijgenraam
  • 38 P. Kuiper
  • 14 R. Rosario
  • 11 Z. Booth
  • 17 N. Martens
  • 40 E. Danquah

Jong PSV U21

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Schiks (G)
  • 2 E. Waayers (D)
  • 3 E. van de Blaak (D)
  • 4 S. Gomez Van Hoogen (D)
  • 5 M. Dağaşan (D)
  • 8 T. van den Heuvel (M)
  • 6 J. Bawuah (M)
  • 7 T. Abed (M)
  • 10 E. Bars (M)
  • 11 M. Younis (M)
  • 9 J. Uneken (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 D. Gilbert
  • 19 N. Verkooijen
  • 13 F. Merién
  • 17 A. Thomas
  • 14 Y. Raap
  • 16 R. Steur
  • 23 S. Kuijsten

Timeline

  1. Excelsior
    8' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    Casper Widell
  2. Excelsior
    15' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Donkor · Assist: L. Duijvestijn
  3. Jong PSV U21
    32' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Waayers · On: D. Gilbert
  4. Excelsior
    57' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Cedric Hatenboer · On: N. Naujoks
  5. Excelsior
    57' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Tielemans · On: X. Blomme
  6. Excelsior
    60' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sanches Fernandes
  7. Jong PSV U21
    63' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Bars · On: N. Verkooijen
  8. Excelsior
    63' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    Casper Widell · Assist: D. Sanches Fernandes
  9. Jong PSV U21
    66' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Younis · On: Fabian Merién
  10. Excelsior
    70' Excelsior subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Bergraaf · On: M. van Duinen
  11. Excelsior
    70' Excelsior subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Donkor · On: S. Fini
  12. Excelsior
    73' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    Casper Widell · Assist: L. Duijvestijn
  13. Jong PSV U21
    75' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Abed · On: A. Thomas
  14. Jong PSV U21
    75' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Dağaşan · On: Y. Raap
  15. Jong PSV U21
    78' Jong PSV U21 Card · Yellow Card
    T. van den Heuvel

    Foul

  16. Excelsior
    81' Excelsior subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Sanches Fernandes · On: R. Omorowa
  17. Excelsior
    86' Excelsior subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Django Warmerdam · On: J. Eijgenraam

Match Stats

Stat Excelsior Jong PSV U21
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 78% 78%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 6
Corners 10 3
Total Passes 357 378
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 8 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 277 295
Shots Inside Box 18 3
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Excelsior took an early lead with goals from Casper Widell and J. Donkor within the first 15 minutes, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ A third goal in the 60th minute by D. Sanches Fernandes ensured Excelsior's dominance was not in doubt as they continued to press their advantage throughout.