Excelsior defeated Heerenveen, 0x3, on Saturday, on to matchday 6 of the Eredivisie. To this matchweek, Kees van Wonderen's team came from three defeats, and Marinus Dijkhuizen's team came from a draw.In this game it were recorded just 5 corner(s), the lowest recorded this season.
The first goal was scored by Couhaib Driouech in the 21st minute. Shortly before the interval, Excelsior increased their lead with a goal from Nikolas Agrafiotis. Nikolas Agrafiotis reaching the landmark of five goals for the season.
Troy Parrott netted the last goal in the closing stages of the game.
After the result Excelsior are 6th in the table, with 9 points, while Heerenveen sit 12th place, with 6 points. In the next fixture, Marinus Dijkhuizen's team will host Sparta Rotterdam. Meanwhile, Kees van Wonderen's team visit FC Twente.
| Heerenveen | Excelsior | |||
| 8 | 2 | Shots | 3 | 7 |
1 | Shots on target | 1 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Total Tackles | 9 | 7 |
1 | Tackles Won | 1 | ||
| 8 | 1 | Ball steals | 5 | 7 |
| 7 | 80 | Total Passes | 44 | 8 |
| 7 | 71 | Passes Completed | 34 | 8 |
| - | Saves | 2 | 7 | |
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | 3 | Fouls Suffered | 4 | 7 |
