Excelsior secured a dramatic last-gasp point in their Eredivisie match against NEC. The Rotterdam-based club drew 2-2 in Nijmegen on September 8, 2026, thanks to a goal from Noé Lebreton in the second minute of added time.
This result keeps Excelsior firmly in the upper echelons of the league. They currently sit fourth in the Eredivisie with 10 points from 5 games. The team has scored 12 goals and conceded only 5, giving them a +7 goal difference. The match details were reported by ESPN.nl.
How did the match unfold?
Adam Tahaui put Excelsior ahead as early as the 10th minute. The hosts, however, equalized before halftime through David Garden in the 43rd minute. After the break, NEC took the lead. Valentin Sulzbacher made it 2-1 in the 73rd minute. Excelsior kept pushing and was rewarded with the final action. Noé Lebreton provided the equalizer in the 92nd minute.
The statistics show a dominant Excelsior performance. The Rotterdam side enjoyed 69% possession and took 25 shots, with 5 on target. They earned 4 corners and won 54 duels. The defense only had to make one save but committed 16 fouls. The full team stats are available online.
What does this mean for the table?
The point earned keeps Excelsior in the Eredivisie's leading pack. With 10 points from 5 matches, the club occupies fourth place. They trail leaders AZ Alkmaar by 5 points. The team's recent form is solid, with a sequence of DWWLW in their last five league games. The current standings show a tight battle at the top.
What's next for Excelsior?
Focus now quickly shifts to the next assignment. Excelsior hosts FC Utrecht at home on September 13, 2026. Utrecht currently sits 15th in the table, offering a chance to continue the good run at home. The complete season fixtures schedule can be found online.
The match against NEC demonstrated the squad's resilience. Despite an opponent scoring efficiently, Excelsior kept believing in a positive result. Lebreton's late equalizer emphasized that mentality. The next home game against Utrecht provides an immediate opportunity to maintain this momentum and strengthen their position in the top four.
