Excelsior defeated Sparta Rotterdam, 2-3, on Sunday, on matchweek 34. In this competition, Maurice Steijn's team came from a defeat, and Ruben den Uil's team came from a draw. Milan Zonneveld was decisive with 1 goal.
In an unlucky moment Giannino Vianello scored an own goal after 14 minutes.
With 50 minutes on the clock, Arthur Zagré fired home Excelsior second goal. In the 53rd minute, Ayoni Santos struck for Sparta Rotterdam. After 62 minutes, Noah Naujoks doubled the lead for Ruben den Uil's team. With this strike, Noah Naujoks reached 10th goals for the season. With 90 minutes already on the clock, Milan Zonneveld wrapped things up.
After the result Sparta Rotterdam are 10th in the table, with 43 points, while Excelsior sit 13th place, with 38 points.

