Excelsior overcame FC Utrecht in a extraordinary win on Sunday, 5-0, on matchday 31. Coming into the contest, Ruben den Uil's team came from a draw, and Ron Jans's team came from a win. Derensili Fernandes runned the show.
With 11 minutes on the clock, Noah Naujoks opened the scoring for Excelsior. After 31 minutes, Matisse Didden saw a red card after receiving his second yellow in the 36th minute, Ruben den Uil's team increased their lead with a goal from Derensili Fernandes.
After 55 minutes, Excelsior extended their lead with a goal from forward. With his 5th goal of the season. After 69 minutes, Irakli Yegoian doubled the lead for Ruben den Uil's team. Irakli Yegoian reaching the landmark of five goals for the season. In time added on, Lennard Hartjes netted the final goal of the game.
After the result FC Utrecht are 8th in the table, with 44 points, while Excelsior sit 14th place, with 31 points. Next up, Ruben den Uil's team will play away against FC Groningen, while Ron Jans's team will host NAC Breda.
