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De Graafschap won: De Graafschap 2-1 Excelsior in the Eerste Divisie (Round 29) on Fri, 7 Mar 2025 at Stadion De Vijverberg, Doetinchem. De Graafschap goals: Philip Brittijn 41', Ibrahim El Kadiri 83'. Excelsior goals: Derensili Sanches Fernandes 14'. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Ilias Bronkhorst (8.5).
De Graafschap came from behind to beat Excelsior 2-1 at Stadion De Vijverberg on Friday 7 March in the Eerste Divisie.
Derensili Sanches Fernandes put Excelsior ahead on 14' (0-1), Philip Brittijn levelled for De Graafschap on 41' (1-1) and Ibrahim El Kadiri restored De Graafschap's lead on 83' (2-1).
De Graafschap had 48% of the ball, shots were 7-14 (2-3 on target).
Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 11,353. Referee: Jannick van der Laan.
| De Graafschap | Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Total shots | 7 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 23 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 309 (75%) | 338 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 1 | 8 |
| Total shots | 7 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 9 |
| Shots outside box | 1 | 5 |
De Graafschap (4-2-3-1): Ties Wieggers, Jeffry Fortes, Maas Willemsen, Rio Hillen, Kaya Symon, Lion Kaak, Philip Brittijn, Arjen van der Heide, Reuven Niemeijer, Tristan van Gilst, Jesse van de Haar
Excelsior (4-2-3-1): Calvin Raatsie, Ilias Bronkhorst, Casper Widell, Kik Pierie, Arthur Zagre, Mathijs Tielemans, Joshua Eijgenraam, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Lance Duijvestijn, Seydou Fini, Richie Omorowa
12 league meetings since 2002: De Graafschap 4, draws 6, Excelsior 2.
De Graafschap won, 2-1 (Eerste Divisie) on Fri, 7 Mar 2025.
Fri, 7 Mar 2025, 19:00 UTC at Stadion De Vijverberg, Doetinchem, Eerste Divisie.
In 12 league meetings since 2002: De Graafschap 4 wins, 6 draws, Excelsior 2 wins (goals 19-15).