Match report

Heerenveen Triumphs 2-1 Over Excelsior in Eredivisie Clash

Excelsior
Excelsior
1–2
FT
Heerenveen
Heerenveen
Mar 7, 2026

In a tightly contested Eredivisie match, Heerenveen secured a 2-1 victory over Excelsior at the Siroen Stadion. Early goals from L. Brouwers and Joris van Overeem put Heerenveen in control, though N. Naujoks' late penalty effort briefly revived hopes for Excelsior. Despite Excelsior's late-game substitutions and determined efforts, Heerenveen maintained their lead to secure a crucial win in the league.

Key Facts

  • • Excelsior 1-2 Heerenveen
  • • L. Brouwers scored the first goal for Heerenveen at 38'
  • • Joris van Overeem extended the lead for Heerenveen at 67'
  • • N. Naujoks scored a penalty for Excelsior at 74'
  • • Multiple substitutions from both teams in the second half

Lineups

Excelsior

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. van Gassel (G)
  • 2 I. Bronkhorst (D)
  • 4 C. Widell (D)
  • 3 R. Meissen (D)
  • 15 S. Janssen (D)
  • 23 I. Yegoian (M)
  • 14 L. Schouten (M)
  • 20 L. Hartjes (M)
  • 30 D. Sanches Fernandes (F)
  • 10 N. Naujoks (F)
  • 11 G. de Regt (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 T. Holla
  • 6 A. Carlen
  • 8 M. Tielemans
  • 9 S. Wlodarczyk
  • 24 G. Cairo
  • 26 M. Jonathans
  • 29 M. van Duinen
  • 33 J. Bergraaf

Heerenveen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 B. Klaverboer (G)
  • 45 O. Braude (D)
  • 4 S. Kersten (D)
  • 3 M. Willemsen (D)
  • 19 V. Zagaritis (D)
  • 8 L. Brouwers (M)
  • 6 J. van Overeem (M)
  • 20 J. Trenskow (M)
  • 10 R. Meerveld (M)
  • 7 M. Rivera (M)
  • 18 L. Nordas (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 N. Bakker
  • 44 A. Noppert
  • 17 N. Hopland
  • 15 M. Egbring
  • 28 H. Petrov
  • 35 I. Ahmed
  • 38 I. Mulder
  • 36 N. Courtens
  • 50 E. Gurbuz
  • 9 D. Vente
  • 11 L. Oyen

Timeline

  1. Heerenveen
    38' Heerenveen Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Brouwers · Assist: L. Nordas
  2. Heerenveen
    65' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Nordas · On: D. Vente
  3. Heerenveen
    67' Heerenveen Goal · Normal Goal
    Joris van Overeem
  4. Excelsior
    72' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Janssen · On: M. Jonathans
  5. Excelsior
    72' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Hartjes · On: J. Bergraaf
  6. Excelsior
    74' Excelsior Goal · Penalty
    N. Naujoks
  7. Heerenveen
    75' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Zagaritis · On: H. Petrov
  8. Heerenveen
    78' Heerenveen Card · Yellow Card
    H. Petrov

    Foul

  9. Excelsior
    81' Excelsior subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Unknown player · On: M. van Duinen
  10. Heerenveen
    86' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jacob Trenskow · On: N. Hopland
  11. Excelsior
    89' Excelsior Card · Yellow Card
    N. Naujoks

    Foul

  12. Excelsior
    90' Excelsior subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Yegoian · On: S. Wlodarczyk

Match Stats

Stat Excelsior Heerenveen
Fouls 4 7
Pass Accuracy 74% 76%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 10
Corners 6 8
Total Passes 401 394
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 11 2
Shots on Target 5 5
xG 2.56 1.69
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 297 299
Shots Inside Box 18 7
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Heerenveen's early goal by L. Brouwers set the tone and gave them an early advantage.
  • ▸ Joris van Overeem's second goal for Heerenveen effectively sealed the match despite Excelsior's late penalty from N. Naujoks.