Commentary:
90+8' Excelsior with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+8' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+8' Today's attendance is 4234.
90+8' Ball possession: Excelsior: 40%, Vitesse: 60%.
90+8' Yassin Ayoub goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
90+7' HE'S OFF! - Sondre Tronstad is shown a red card! Heavy protests from his teammates!
90+6' CARD! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides to show a card for Sondre Tronstad from Vitesse.
90+6' VAR - CARD ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card situation.
90+5' The ref blows his whistle. Sondre Tronstad charged Luuk Admiraal from behind and it's a free-kick
90+5' Excelsior are trying to create something here.
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Nikolai Baden from Vitesse trips Nathangelo Markelo
90+4' Luuk Admiraal relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' The cross by Maximilian Wittek from Vitesse successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+3' Raphael Eyongo from Excelsior is ruled offside.
90+3' Luuk Admiraal shoots from outside the box, but Jeroen Houwen has it under control
90+3' Excelsior take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+2' Kenzo Goudmijn is leaving the field to be replaced by Luuk Admiraal in a tactical substitution.
90+1' Thomas Buitink from Vitesse is ruled offside.
90+1' Carlens Arcus creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+1' Vitesse start a counter attack.
90+1' Good effort by Raphael Eyongo as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+1' Nathangelo Markelo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90' Excelsior start a counter attack.
90' Siebe Horemans wins an air challenge against Matus Bero
90' Ball possession: Excelsior: 39%, Vitesse: 61%.
89' Goal kick for Excelsior.
89' Couhaib Driouech relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Maximilian Wittek swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
88' Sven Nieuwpoort relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' A player from Vitesse takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
87' Yassin Ayoub from Excelsior intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
87' Vitesse are trying to create something here.
87' Dangerous challenge by Mohamed Sankoh from Vitesse. Sven Nieuwpoort on the receiving end of that.
86' Marouan Azarkan is leaving the field to be replaced by Nathangelo Markelo in a tactical substitution.
86' Reda Kharchouch is leaving the field to be replaced by Raphael Eyongo in a tactical substitution.
85' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Ball possession: Excelsior: 40%, Vitesse: 60%.
85' Safe hands from Stijn van Gassel as he comes out and claims the ball
84' Nikolai Baden sends a direct free kick on target, but Stijn van Gassel has it under control
84' Reckless challenge there. Joshua Eijgenraam commits a rough foul on Nikolai Baden
83' Vitesse are in control of the ball.
82' Toni Domgjoni is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed Sankoh in a tactical substitution.
82' Million Manhoef is leaving the field to be replaced by Simon van Duivenbooden in a tactical substitution.
81' Matus Bero from Vitesse goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Siebe Horemans
81' Excelsior take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' The game is restarted.
81' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
80' Goal kick for Excelsior.
80' Ball possession: Excelsior: 40%, Vitesse: 60%.
79' Maximilian Wittek from Vitesse swings in the corner from the left.
79' Nathan Tjoe-A-On from Excelsior intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Couhaib Driouech from Excelsior trips Million Manhoef
78' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78' Nathan Tjoe-A-On made the key pass for the goal!
77' The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Cornelisse from Vitesse trips Yassin Ayoub
76' Reda Kharchouch provided the assist for the goal.
76' G O O O A A A L - Kenzo Goudmijn scores with the right foot!76' Reda Kharchouch creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
76' Excelsior are trying to create something here.
75' Thomas Buitink is penalised for pushing Siebe Horemans.
75' Goal kick for Vitesse.
75' Ball possession: Excelsior: 40%, Vitesse: 60%.
74' The ref blows his whistle. Maximilian Wittek charged Marouan Azarkan from behind and it's a free-kick
74' Nathan Tjoe-A-On from Excelsior intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' Vitesse are trying to create something here.
73' Excelsior take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' Excelsior are trying to create something here.
72' Kenzo Goudmijn from Excelsior goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sondre Tronstad
72' Goal kick for Excelsior.
71' A chance presents itself to Toni Domgjoni from Vitesse but his header goes wide
71' Maximilian Wittek from Vitesse swings in the corner from the left.
71' Marouan Azarkan relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Goal kick for Vitesse.
70' Excelsior are trying to create something here.
70' Ball possession: Excelsior: 41%, Vitesse: 59%.
70' The game is restarted.
68' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
68' The referee signals a free kick as Couhaib Driouech from Excelsior trips Melle Meulensteen
68' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Excelsior take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Excelsior take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Excelsior take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Excelsior take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Couhaib Driouech from Excelsior is ruled offside.
65' Goal kick for Excelsior.
65' Ball possession: Excelsior: 42%, Vitesse: 58%.
65' Julian Baas is leaving the field to be replaced by Yassin Ayoub in a tactical substitution.
64' Sondre Tronstad from Vitesse sends an effort wide of target
64' Ferro is leaving the field to be replaced by Thomas Buitink in a tactical substitution.
63' The referee signals a free kick as Redouan El Yaakoubi from Excelsior trips Sondre Tronstad
63' Vitesse are trying to create something here.
62' Goal kick for Excelsior.
62' Nikolai Baden goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
61' Couhaib Driouech hand-balls.
61' Nikolai Baden takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
61' The referee signals a free kick as Kenzo Goudmijn from Excelsior trips Million Manhoef
61' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Reckless challenge there. Enzo Cornelisse commits a rough foul on Marouan Azarkan
60' Sven Nieuwpoort from Excelsior intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
60' Ball possession: Excelsior: 42%, Vitesse: 58%.
59' Enzo Cornelisse from Vitesse intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
59' Excelsior take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Excelsior take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Enzo Cornelisse from Vitesse intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
58' Excelsior are trying to create something here.
58' The game is restarted.
57' Stijn van Gassel is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
57' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
57' Stijn van Gassel from Excelsior intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Julian Baas from Excelsior intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Excelsior take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' The referee signals a free kick as Maximilian Wittek from Vitesse trips Siebe Horemans
55' Maximilian Wittek swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
55' Nathan Tjoe-A-On from Excelsior intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' Ball possession: Excelsior: 41%, Vitesse: 59%.
54' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' Ferro from Vitesse intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' Jeroen Houwen relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Excelsior start a counter attack.
52' Nathan Tjoe-A-On successfully blocks the shot
51' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' The referee signals a free kick as Maximilian Wittek from Vitesse trips Marouan Azarkan
50' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' The referee signals a free kick as Couhaib Driouech from Excelsior trips Toni Domgjoni
50' Ball possession: Excelsior: 43%, Vitesse: 57%.
49' Vitesse are in control of the ball.
48' Goal kick for Excelsior.
48' A chance presents itself to Enzo Cornelisse from Vitesse but his header goes wide
47' Maximilian Wittek from Vitesse swings in the corner from the left.
47' Siebe Horemans from Excelsior intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
47' Vitesse are trying to create something here.
46' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Excelsior are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+6' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+6' Ball possession: Excelsior: 43%, Vitesse: 57%.
45+6' Nathan Tjoe-A-On from Excelsior intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+5' Toni Domgjoni swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
45+5' Redouan El Yaakoubi from Excelsior intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+4' Ball possession: Excelsior: 44%, Vitesse: 56%.
45+4' Goal kick for Excelsior.
45+3' Safe hands from Jeroen Houwen as he comes out and claims the ball
45+3' Excelsior start a counter attack.
45+3' Nathan Tjoe-A-On successfully blocks the shot
45+2' A player from Vitesse takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
45+2' Nathan Tjoe-A-On relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Vitesse are trying to create something here.
45+2' Redouan El Yaakoubi sends a header towards goal, but Jeroen Houwen is there to comfortably save it
45+2' Julian Baas from Excelsior swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' Enzo Cornelisse from Vitesse intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+1' Excelsior with a potentially dangerous attack.
45' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Goal kick for Vitesse.
45' Ball possession: Excelsior: 44%, Vitesse: 56%.
45' Sondre Tronstad sends a header towards goal, but Stijn van Gassel is there to comfortably save it
45' Toni Domgjoni from Vitesse swings in the corner from the right.
44' Couhaib Driouech from Excelsior intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
44' Vitesse are in control of the ball.
44' Melle Meulensteen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
44' Nathan Tjoe-A-On relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Siebe Horemans relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' The cross by Melle Meulensteen from Vitesse successfully finds a teammate in the box.
43' Reda Kharchouch from Excelsior goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Million Manhoef
43' Excelsior take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Marouan Azarkan relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Ball possession: Excelsior: 46%, Vitesse: 54%.
40' Excelsior take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' Goal kick for Excelsior.
39' Melle Meulensteen fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
39' Ferro from Vitesse heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
38' A player from Vitesse takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
38' Vitesse start a counter attack.
38' Melle Meulensteen relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' The cross by Julian Baas from Excelsior successfully finds a teammate in the box.
37' The referee signals a free kick as Matus Bero from Vitesse trips Reda Kharchouch
37' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' Goal kick for Vitesse.
37' Couhaib Driouech fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
37' A chance presents itself to Sven Nieuwpoort from Excelsior but his header goes wide
36' Melle Meulensteen relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' The cross by Marouan Azarkan from Excelsior successfully finds a teammate in the box.
35' The referee signals a free kick as Million Manhoef from Vitesse trips Marouan Azarkan
35' Ball possession: Excelsior: 46%, Vitesse: 54%.
35' The referee signals a free kick as Sondre Tronstad from Vitesse trips Kenzo Goudmijn
35' Safe hands from Stijn van Gassel as he comes out and claims the ball
35' Vitesse are trying to create something here.
34' Goal kick for Excelsior.
34' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
33' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
33' A chance presents itself to Toni Domgjoni from Vitesse but his header goes wide
33' The cross by Million Manhoef from Vitesse successfully finds a teammate in the box.
32' Good effort by Reda Kharchouch as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
32' Excelsior start a counter attack.
32' Safe hands from Stijn van Gassel as he comes out and claims the ball
31' Vitesse are trying to create something here.
31' Julian Baas is penalised for pushing Matus Bero.
30' Ball possession: Excelsior: 48%, Vitesse: 52%.
30' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' G O O O O O A A L - Nikolai Baden finds the net with the right foot!29' Oooh... that was a sitter! Million Manhoef should have scored from that position
29' Vitesse with a potentially dangerous attack.
29' Goal kick for Excelsior.
28' Maximilian Wittek from Vitesse tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
28' Redouan El Yaakoubi from Excelsior intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
28' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Couhaib Driouech relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Stijn van Gassel makes a crucial save!
26' Matus Bero from Vitesse swings in the corner from the left.
26' Oooh... that was a sitter! Sondre Tronstad should have scored from that position
26' Vitesse with a potentially dangerous attack.
25' The game is restarted.
24' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
24' Maximilian Wittek has a shot on target...
24' Sven Nieuwpoort could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
23' Safe hands from Stijn van Gassel as he comes out and claims the ball
22' Redouan El Yaakoubi successfully blocks the shot
22' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
21' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
20' Marouan Azarkan provided the assist for the goal.
20' G O O O A A A L - Reda Kharchouch scores with the right foot!20' The cross by Marouan Azarkan from Excelsior successfully finds a teammate in the box.
20' Excelsior are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Excelsior: 51%, Vitesse: 49%.
20' Carlens Arcus from Vitesse goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Julian Baas
19' The game is restarted.
18' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
18' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Enzo Cornelisse is penalised for pushing Marouan Azarkan.
17' Siebe Horemans from Excelsior intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
16' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Ball possession: Excelsior: 59%, Vitesse: 41%.
15' Safe hands from Stijn van Gassel as he comes out and claims the ball
15' Redouan El Yaakoubi successfully blocks the shot
15' Vitesse are trying to create something here.
14' Siebe Horemans provided the assist for the goal.
14' G O O O A A A L - Reda Kharchouch scores with the right foot!14' Excelsior take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Enzo Cornelisse from Vitesse intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
13' The game is restarted.
12' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
12' Vitesse are trying to create something here.
11' Enzo Cornelisse from Vitesse intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
10' Excelsior are trying to create something here.
10' Safe hands from Jeroen Houwen as he comes out and claims the ball
10' The referee signals a free kick as Sondre Tronstad from Vitesse trips Kenzo Goudmijn
10' Ball possession: Excelsior: 52%, Vitesse: 48%.
9' Excelsior are in control of the ball.
8' Marouan Azarkan from Excelsior is ruled offside.
8' Excelsior are trying to create something here.
7' Good effort by Nikolai Baden as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
7' Maximilian Wittek sends a header towards goal, but Stijn van Gassel is there to comfortably save it
7' The cross by Million Manhoef from Vitesse successfully finds a teammate in the box.
6' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Goal kick for Excelsior.
5' CROSSBAR! A great shot from distance by Toni Domgjoni strikes the crossbar!
5' Vitesse are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Excelsior: 67%, Vitesse: 33%.
5' Goal kick for Vitesse.
4' Julian Baas goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
4' Melle Meulensteen is penalised for pushing Kenzo Goudmijn.
3' Enzo Cornelisse from Vitesse intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
2' The referee signals a free kick as Ferro from Vitesse trips Reda Kharchouch
2' Goal kick for Excelsior.
2' Vitesse are in control of the ball.
1' Excelsior are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Vitesse kick-off, and the game is underway.
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