Alright, there’s a bit to chew over before the Willem II‑Excelsior clash – some recent drama and a hint of what the Dutch side might bring.
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Willem II snagged their first point
The Royals finally broke their duck when Haen curled in a late goal, lifting them off the bottom with a solitary point. It’ll be interesting to see if that spark sticks when they host Excelsior.
2
Excelsior proved stubborn against PSV
When PSV visited, Van Bommel and Pepi had to work hard to see past a Excelsior side that dug in and made life difficult, showing they can be a tough nut to crack even for the big guns.
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Excelsior’s aerial threat highlighted vs NEC
A recent NEC‑Excelsior encounter was billed as a clash of possession play and aerial menace, underscoring the Rotterdam lads’ ability to trouble opponents up front with their height advantage.
Where this comes from: every line above is pulled from an actual published report, with the source and date linked next to it. If nothing new and notable is being said about a fixture, we don't force a story just to fill the page.