Eredivisie · Matchday 8: Heerenveen beat Excelsior 2-1. The match was played on Saturday, 4 October 2025 at Abe Lenstra Stadion (Heerenveen); refereed by Richard Martens, Netherlands.
I. Yegoian 11' (Excelsior) · D. Vente 89' (P) (Heerenveen) · S. Kersten 90' (Heerenveen)
After a 0-1 first half, the game finished 2-1.
Heerenveen held 67% of possession against 33%, attempting 19 shots to Excelsior's 9.
Shots on target read 4-2 and corners 7-3.
Substitutes: N. Bakker, A. Noppert, S. Kersten, M. Egbring, V. Sejk, H. Petrov, K. Jansen, N. Courtens, J. Rijssel, R. Bouw, I. Ahmed
Coach: Robin Veldman
Substitutes: S. Henderikx, S. Janssen, N. Martens, S. Middendorp, S. Mitrovic, C. Nadje, C. Raatsie, D. Yoon, M. van Duinen
Coach: Ruben den Uil
Maas Willemsen (Heerenveen) — named player of the match with a 8.5 rating.