Match report

Excelsior Defeats ADO Den Haag 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash

ADO Den Haag
ADO Den Haag
1–2
FT
Excelsior
Excelsior
May 22, 2024

In a tough Eredivisie encounter, Excelsior secured victory over ADO Den Haag with a convincing 2-1 scoreline at home. The visitors took an early lead through goals from C. Driouech and L. Duijvestijn within the first half-hour, making it hard for ADO Den Haag to recover despite H. Veerman's late effort.

Key Facts

  • • Excelsior scored two goals in the 16th and 23rd minute by C. Driouech and L. Duijvestijn respectively, with assists from T. Parrott and C. Driouech.
  • • ADO Den Haag managed to score a consolation goal through H. Veerman at the 71st minute, assisted by J. Ideho.
  • • Five yellow cards were given out during the match: two for ADO Den Haag (J. van der Sande and J. Ideho) and three from Excelsior.
  • • Substitutions included C. Driouech being replaced by C. Sandra in the 60th minute, and S. Esajas coming on for L. Christensen in the 63rd minute.

Lineups

ADO Den Haag

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 21 N. Marsman (G)
  • 26 G. Siereveld (D)
  • 6 K. Sürmeli (D)
  • 4 M. Waem (D)
  • 2 T. Asante (M)
  • 13 L. Vigen (M)
  • 25 J. Vlak (M)
  • 17 J. Ideho (M)
  • 10 J. van der Sande (F)
  • 7 D. van Mieghem (F)
  • 9 H. Veerman (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 S. Esajas
  • 34 F. de Bruin
  • 11 M. Sellouki
  • 28 T. Coremans
  • 32 M. Houwaart
  • 8 D. Klas
  • 14 H. Koudossou
  • 19 J. van Wolfgang
  • 23 K. Nikièma
  • 5 B. van Hintum

Excelsior

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. van Gassel (G)
  • 22 M. Benita (D)
  • 2 S. Horemans (D)
  • 4 R. El Yaakoubi (D)
  • 12 A. Zagré (D)
  • 10 K. Goudmijn (M)
  • 33 J. Baas (M)
  • 7 L. Lamprou (M)
  • 23 L. Duijvestijn (M)
  • 14 C. Driouech (M)
  • 9 T. Parrott (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 C. Sandra
  • 15 N. Naujoks
  • 17 R. Omorowa
  • 29 M. van Duinen
  • 21 J. Donkor
  • 16 S. Nieuwpoort
  • 32 S. de Moes
  • 5 C. Widell
  • 38 P. Kuiper

Timeline

  1. Excelsior
    16' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Driouech · Assist: T. Parrott
  2. Excelsior
    23' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Duijvestijn · Assist: C. Driouech
  3. ADO Den Haag
    30' ADO Den Haag Card · Yellow Card
    J. van der Sande

    Foul

  4. Excelsior
    39' Excelsior Card · Yellow Card
    L. Lamprou

    Time wasting

  5. ADO Den Haag
    41' ADO Den Haag Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ideho

    Foul

  6. ADO Den Haag
    50' ADO Den Haag Card · Yellow Card
    Tyrese Asante

    Foul

  7. Excelsior
    60' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Driouech · On: C. Sandra
  8. ADO Den Haag
    63' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Christensen · On: S. Esajas
  9. ADO Den Haag
    68' ADO Den Haag Card · Yellow Card
    M. Waem

    Foul

  10. ADO Den Haag
    71' ADO Den Haag Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Veerman · Assist: J. Ideho
  11. ADO Den Haag
    72' ADO Den Haag Card · Yellow Card
    S. Esajas

    Foul

  12. ADO Den Haag
    75' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Sürmeli · On: Finn de Bruin
  13. ADO Den Haag
    83' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. van der Sande · On: M. Sellouki
  14. Excelsior
    86' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Lamprou · On: N. Naujoks

Match Stats

Stat ADO Den Haag Excelsior
Fouls 16 8
Pass Accuracy 75% 78%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 8
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 312 404
Yellow Cards 5 1
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 8 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 235 315
Shots Inside Box 18 4
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Excelsior's quick back-to-back goals in the first quarter of the match set a strong momentum early on, putting pressure on ADO Den Haag.
  • ▸ The late goal from H. Veerman at 71 minutes offered ADO Den Haag a brief flicker of hope but failed to reverse the outcome.