Excelsior edged out FC Volendam, 4-0, on Friday, relating to matchweek 30 of the Eredivisie. To this matchweek, Marinus Dijkhuizen's team came from three defeats, and Regillio Simons's team came from a win. Lazaros Lamprou made a tremendous game. In the starting XI there was Zach Booth.
Shortly before the interval, Lance Duijvestijn opened the scoring for Excelsior. With 43 minutes on the clock, Marinus Dijkhuizen's team increased their lead with a goal from Lazaros Lamprou. With his 5th goal of the season.
In the 55th minute, Excelsior extended their lead with a goal from Troy Parrott. With 67 minutes on the clock, Lazaros Lamprou scored the last goal of the match. After seeing his second yellow card in stoppage time, Safouane Karim was sent off and left FC Volendam with 10-man. In time added on, Marinus Dijkhuizen's team saw Troy Parrott get a straight red card
After the result Excelsior are 15th in the table, with 25 points, while FC Volendam sit 17th place, with 19 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Marinus Dijkhuizen's team visit Ajax. Meanwhile, Regillio Simons's team will play away against Sparta Rotterdam.
| Excelsior | FC Volendam | |||
| 7 | 8 | Shots | 4 | 8 |
3 | Shots on target | 3 | ||
| 8 | 3 | Total Tackles | 5 | 7 |
2 | Tackles Won | 2 | ||
| 7 | 7 | Ball steals | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | 65 | Total Passes | 39 | 8 |
| 7 | 47 | Passes Completed | 19 | 8 |
| 8 | 5 | Saves | 11 | 7 |
2 | Fouls Committed | 2 | ||
2 | Fouls Suffered | 2 |
