Match report

Excelsior Stuns NAC Breda with 4-1 Win in Eredivisie Clash

Excelsior
Excelsior
4–1
FT
NAC Breda
NAC Breda
Jun 2, 2024

In an exhilarating Eredivisie encounter at the Excelsior Stadium, Excelsior stunned NAC Breda with a commanding 4-1 victory. T. Parrott was the standout performer for Excelsior, scoring three goals, including a penalty confirmed by VAR after some tenacious play from C. Driouech. The win solidifies Excelsior's position in the league and leaves NAC Breda questioning their defensive resilience.

Key Facts

  • • Excelsior defeated NAC Breda 4-1 at home.
  • • T. Parrott scored a hat-trick, including a penalty confirmed by VAR.
  • • C. Driouech and L. Lamprou provided crucial assists for Excelsior.
  • • D. Sanches Fernandes also found the back of the net for Excelsior.
  • • NAC Breda's only goal came from C. Staring in the 58th minute.

Lineups

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)
  • 8 C. Sandra (D)
  • 10 K. Goudmijn (M)
  • 33 J. Baas (M)
  • 30 D. Sanches Fernandes (M)
  • 7 L. Lamprou (M)
  • 14 C. Driouech (M)
  • 9 T. Parrott (F)

Substitutes

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

NAC Breda

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 36 P. van de Merbel (G)
  • 2 B. Lucassen (D)
  • 15 C. Martina (D)
  • 5 J. Van den Bergh (D)
  • 4 B. Kemper (D)
  • 20 F. Oldrup Jensen (M)
  • 6 C. Staring (M)
  • 17 R. Kuijpers (M)
  • 22 A. Omgba (M)
  • 39 D. Janošek (M)
  • 9 S. Haugen (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 M. Garbett
  • 3 M. Koscelník
  • 21 Manel Royo
  • 10 E. Ómarsson
  • 31 V. Wernersson
  • 23 R. Besselink
  • 25 C. Valerius
  • 35 B. van Schuppen
  • 37 A. van Lare
  • 1 R. Kortsmit
  • 27 T. Marijnissen
  • 19 T. Boere

Timeline

  1. Excelsior
    20' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Parrott · Assist: L. Lamprou
  2. Excelsior
    33' Excelsior Var · Penalty confirmed
    C. Driouech
  3. NAC Breda
    35' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Jensen · On: M. Garbett
  4. Excelsior
    35' Excelsior Goal · Penalty
    T. Parrott
  5. Excelsior
    42' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sanches Fernandes
  6. NAC Breda
    46' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Kuijpers · On: M. Koscelník
  7. Excelsior
    50' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Parrott · Assist: D. Sanches Fernandes
  8. NAC Breda
    58' NAC Breda Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Staring · Assist: A. Omgba
  9. NAC Breda
    63' NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    M. Garbett

    Foul

  10. NAC Breda
    70' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Boy Kemper · On: Manel Royo
  11. NAC Breda
    70' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Haugen · On: E. Ómarsson
  12. Excelsior
    81' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Sandra · On: R. Omorowa
  13. NAC Breda
    85' NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    C. Staring

    Foul

  14. Excelsior
    86' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Sanches Fernandes · On: J. Donkor
  15. Excelsior
    86' Excelsior subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Lamprou · On: M. van Duinen
  16. NAC Breda
    90'+2 NAC Breda subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Janosek · On: V. Wernersson

Match Stats

Stat Excelsior NAC Breda
Fouls 8 11
Pass Accuracy 83% 67%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 7
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 604 272
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 8 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 69% 31%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 499 182
Shots Inside Box 14 5
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Excelsior took an early lead through T. Parrott in the 20th minute, setting the tone for a dominant performance.
  • ▸ The confirmation of a penalty by VAR and subsequent goal by T. Parrott in the 35th minute effectively sealed NAC Breda's fate, despite efforts to regroup.