Match report

GO Ahead Eagles Defeat Excelsior 2-0 in Eredivisie Clash

GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles
2–0
FT
Excelsior
Excelsior
Oct 26, 2025

GO Ahead Eagles outplayed Excelsior to secure a crucial victory at home, with M. Suray scoring twice to seal the win. Despite early yellow cards and several substitutions on both sides, GO Ahead Eagles maintained their composure and controlled the game.

Key Facts

  • • GO Ahead Eagles defeated Excelsior 2-0 in Eredivisie action.
  • • M. Suray scored two goals for GO Ahead Eagles at minutes 58 and 66.
  • • R. Meissen (Excelsior) was given a yellow card after 13 minutes of the game.
  • • C. Twigt (GO Ahead Eagles) received a yellow card in the 43rd minute, just before being substituted off for E. Linthorst.

Lineups

GO Ahead Eagles

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 J. De Busser (G)
  • 2 M. Deijl (D)
  • 21 M. Meulensteen (D)
  • 4 J. Kramer (D)
  • 5 D. James (D)
  • 24 K. Goudmijn (M)
  • 6 C. Twigt (M)
  • 34 Y. Salah Rahmouni (M)
  • 18 R. Margaret (F)
  • 9 M. Smit (F)
  • 17 M. Suray (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Plogmann
  • 33 N. Verdoni
  • 8 E. Linthorst
  • 11 O. Sivertsen
  • 14 O. Pettersson
  • 15 R. Weijenberg
  • 20 X. Blomme
  • 23 T. Baeten
  • 25 G. van Zwam
  • 26 J. Dirksen
  • 27 F. Stokkers
  • 29 A. Adelgaard

Excelsior

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. van Gassel (G)
  • 2 I. Bronkhorst (D)
  • 4 C. Widell (D)
  • 3 R. Meissen (D)
  • 12 A. Zagre (D)
  • 8 M. Tielemans (M)
  • 23 I. Yegoian (M)
  • 6 A. Carlen (M)
  • 22 S. Mitrovic (F)
  • 9 S. Wlodarczyk (F)
  • 11 G. de Regt (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 G. Cairo
  • 5 S. Henderikx
  • 17 N. Martens
  • 25 S. Middendorp
  • 16 C. Raatsie
  • 30 D. Sanches Fernandes
  • 14 L. Schouten
  • 7 D. Yoon
  • 29 M. van Duinen
  • 34 N. El Hamdaoui

Timeline

  1. Excelsior
    13' Excelsior Card · Yellow Card
    R. Meissen

    Foul

  2. GO Ahead Eagles
    43' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    C. Twigt

    Foul

  3. Excelsior
    46' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Mitrovic · On: D. Sanches Fernandes
  4. Excelsior
    52' Excelsior Card · Yellow Card
    I. Bronkhorst

    Foul

  5. GO Ahead Eagles
    58' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Suray
  6. GO Ahead Eagles
    63' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Twigt · On: E. Linthorst
  7. GO Ahead Eagles
    63' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. James · On: A. Adelgaard
  8. GO Ahead Eagles
    64' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Margaret · On: O. Sivertsen
  9. GO Ahead Eagles
    66' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Suray · Assist: J. Kramer
  10. Excelsior
    73' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Bronkhorst · On: N. Martens
  11. Excelsior
    73' Excelsior subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Wlodarczyk · On: M. van Duinen
  12. Excelsior
    73' Excelsior subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Tielemans · On: N. El Hamdaoui
  13. GO Ahead Eagles
    83' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Smit · On: F. Stokkers
  14. Excelsior
    83' Excelsior subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Meissen · On: L. Schouten
  15. GO Ahead Eagles
    89' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Goudmijn · On: R. Weijenberg

Match Stats

Stat GO Ahead Eagles Excelsior
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 81% 85%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 11
Corners 4 10
Total Passes 462 430
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 1.81 0.54
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 372 365
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Suray's opening goal at minute 58 shifted momentum in favor of GO Ahead Eagles, who dominated possession and created several scoring chances.
  • ▸ The second goal by M. Suray just two minutes after the first substitution for GO Ahead Eagles further solidified their lead and dampened Excelsior's spirits.