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Eredivisie · Fri 5 Dec 2025 · Stadion Woudestein

Excelsior
0–2 Full time
Groningen
    • Thom van Bergen 61'
    • Stije Resink 90+2' (pen)

    The story

    Groningen won 2-0 away to Excelsior at Stadion Woudestein in Eredivisie, matchday 15.

    The goals came from Thom van Bergen (61') and Stije Resink (90+2', pen).

    It was 0-0 at half-time.

    Stijn Middendorp of Excelsior was sent off (70'). Marco Rente of Groningen was sent off (89', second booking).

    Groningen had 54% of the ball and 20 shots to Excelsior's 16.

    Written from the match data (Statorium).

    Match stats

    Excelsior Groningen

    46%Possession54%
    16Shots20
    6On target8
    5Corners5
    10Fouls9
    3Offsides2
    2Yellow cards3
    1Red cards1

    Statorium.

    Key moments

    1. 61' Thom van Bergen Goal · Groningen 0-1
    2. 70' Stijn Middendorp Sent off · Excelsior
    3. 89' Marco Rente Sent off (second booking) · Groningen
    4. 90+2' Stije Resink Penalty · Groningen 0-2

    Line-ups

    Excelsior

    1. Stijn van GasselGoalkeeper
    2. Arthur Zagreoff 76'Defender
    3. Rick Meissenoff 46'Defender
    4. Casper WidellDefender
    5. Ilias BronkhorstDefender
    6. Lennard Hartjesoff 46'Midfielder
    7. Noah NaujoksMidfielder
    8. Stijn MiddendorpMidfielder
    9. Gyan de RegtForward
    10. Jerolldino Bergraafoff 81'Forward
    11. Derensili Sanches Fernandesoff 81'Forward

    Subs used: Lewis Schouten (46'), Stan Henderikx (46'), Simon Janssen (76'), Do-young Yoon (81'), Szymon Wlodarczyk (81')

    Groningen

    1. Etienne VaessenGoalkeeper
    2. Marco RenteDefender
    3. Dies JanseDefender
    4. Marvin Peersmanoff 88'Defender
    5. Thijmen BlokzijlDefender
    6. Younes Tahaoff 88'Midfielder
    7. Jorg Schreudersoff 90'Midfielder
    8. Stije ResinkMidfielder
    9. Brynjólfur Willumssonoff 72'Forward
    10. Tika de Jongeoff 72'Forward
    11. Thom van BergenForward

    Subs used: Tygo Land (72'), David van der Werff (72'), Wouter Prins (88'), Nils Eggens (88'), Tyrique Mercera (90')

    Full timeline

    Every goal and card (8)
    1. 21' 🟨 Thijmen Blokzijl
    2. 45+3' 🟨 Rick Meissen
    3. 58' 🟨 Marco Rente
    4. 61' ⚽ Thom van Bergen
    5. 70' 🟥 Stijn Middendorp
    6. 85' 🟨 Do-young Yoon
    7. 89' 🟨🟥 Marco Rente
    8. 90+2' ⚽ Stije Resink (pen)

    Head to head

    2Excelsior wins0Draws2Groningen wins

    Last 4 meetings

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