Excelsior triumphed over Heerenveen in a close win on Saturday, 0x1, in a game related to matchweek 25 of Eredivisie. To this matchday, Jurgen Streppel's team came from two draws, and Mitchell van der Gaag's team came from a win.
Mike van Duinen scored the winning goal with 35 minutes on the clock, assisted by Ali Messaoud.
After the result Heerenveen are 9th in the table, with 32 points, while Excelsior sit 10th place, with 32 points. With regard to the next fixture, Roterdão's team will host AZ Alkmaar. Meanwhile, Heerenveen's team will host Willem II.