Match report

FC Volendam Defeats Excelsior 3-2 in Eredivisie Showdown

FC Volendam
FC Volendam
3–2
FT
Excelsior
Excelsior
May 28, 2023

FC Volendam emerged victorious over Excelsior in a closely contested Eredivisie match that saw three early goals seal the home side's lead. Despite Excelsior’s valiant efforts to close the gap, FC Volendam held on for a 3-2 win, with D. van Mieghem and F. Antonucci contributing crucial goals.

Key Facts

  • • FC Volendam scored three early goals: 10', 23' (own goal), and 27'.
  • • Lamprou reduced the deficit for Excelsior at 56'.
  • • Agrafiotis pulled another goal back for Excelsior at 78'.
  • • VAR intervened to cancel a late goal by Agrafiotis, maintaining FC Volendam's lead.

Lineups

FC Volendam

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Stanković (G)
  • 24 A. Douiri (D)
  • 31 X. Mbuyamba (D)
  • 4 D. Mirani (D)
  • 5 D. Murkin (D)
  • 8 C. Eiting (M)
  • 17 C. Twigt (M)
  • 10 G. Oristanio (M)
  • 19 F. Antonucci (M)
  • 7 D. van Mieghem (M)
  • 25 L. Zeefuik (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 W. Ould-Chikh
  • 34 I. El Kadiri
  • 21 R. Mühren
  • 38 D. Johnson
  • 23 B. van Duijl
  • 9 H. Veerman
  • 22 B. Lauwers
  • 20 K. van Oevelen

Excelsior

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. van Gassel (G)
  • 14 C. Driouech (D)
  • 16 S. Nieuwpoort (D)
  • 3 K. Pierie (D)
  • 28 N. Tjoe-A-On (D)
  • 4 R. El Yaakoubi (M)
  • 8 K. Goudmijn (M)
  • 10 M. Azarkan (M)
  • 23 P. Koopmeiners (M)
  • 22 L. Lamprou (M)
  • 29 M. van Duinen (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 S. Horemans
  • 18 N. Alblas
  • 33 J. Baas
  • 7 N. Agrafiotis
  • 9 R. Kharchouch
  • 34 S. Seymor
  • 17 M. Awoudja

Timeline

  1. FC Volendam
    10' FC Volendam Goal · Normal Goal
    D. van Mieghem · Assist: G. Oristanio
  2. FC Volendam
    23' FC Volendam Goal · Own Goal
    S. van Gassel
  3. FC Volendam
    27' FC Volendam Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Antonucci · Assist: D. Murkin
  4. FC Volendam
    46' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Twigt · On: W. Ould Chikh
  5. FC Volendam
    46' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Douiri · On: I. El Kadiri
  6. Excelsior
    56' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Lamprou · Assist: M. Azarkan
  7. Excelsior
    63' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sven Nieuwpoort · On: S. Horemans
  8. Excelsior
    63' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. van Gassel · On: N. Alblas
  9. Excelsior
    63' Excelsior subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Driouech · On: J. Baas
  10. Excelsior
    63' Excelsior subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. van Duinen · On: N. Agrafiotis
  11. FC Volendam
    74' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Zeefuik · On: R. Muhren
  12. Excelsior
    74' Excelsior subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Lamprou · On: R. Kharchouch
  13. Excelsior
    78' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Agrafiotis
  14. FC Volendam
    84' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Oristanio · On: D. Johnson
  15. Excelsior
    90'+2 Excelsior Var · Goal cancelled
    N. Agrafiotis
  16. FC Volendam
    90'+2 FC Volendam subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Eiting · On: B. van Duijl

Match Stats

Stat FC Volendam Excelsior
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 80%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 28 19
Corners 15 5
Total Passes 330 344
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 9 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 11 9
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 260 274
Shots Inside Box 17 12
Saves 5 7
Shots Outside Box 11 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ FC Volendam took an early three-goal lead within the first 27 minutes, setting a strong pace in the Eredivisie encounter.
  • ▸ Excelsior made significant changes during halftime and scored twice to narrow down the gap, but FC Volendam's resilience held off any potential comeback.