Vitesse overcame Excelsior in a close win on Sunday, 1x2, on matchday 23. In this competition, Marinus Dijkhuizen's team came from three defeats, and Edward Sturing's team came from a draw. Nicolas Isimat-Mirin was decisive with 1 goal. In the starting XI there was Paxten Aaronson.
The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
The opening goal was scored by Lance Duijvestijn in the 46th minute. After 53 minutes, Paxten Aaronson struck for Vitesse. Nicolas Isimat-Mirin scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the game.
After the result Excelsior are 15th in the table, with 21 points, while Vitesse sit 17th place, with 16 points. In their next fixture, Edward Sturing's team will host FC Twente. Meanwhile, Marinus Dijkhuizen's team visit Fortuna Sittard.
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Lance Duijvestijn 46' | Paxten Aaronson 53' Nicolas Isimat-Mirin 86' |
