NAC Breda 1:3 Excelsior — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Irakli Yegoian scored once as Excelsior beat NAC Breda 3-1 in a Club Friendly Games contest that was effectively wrapped up before half time. The match served as a routine pre-season workout for both sides, with Excelsior's sharper finishing making the difference against a NAC Breda side that struggled to impose themselves.

The turning point came in the 22nd minute when Irakli Yegoian opened the scoring for Excelsior, before Nesto Groen doubled their lead in the 33rd minute. NAC Breda pulled one back through Pepijn Reulen just before the break in the 41st minute, but any hopes of a comeback were extinguished when Excelsior added a third in the 88th minute to seal the result.

The statistics paint a picture of an even contest on the ball, with both sides sharing 50% possession, but Excelsior's greater intent was clear from the corner count of six to two. Irakli Yegoian was the standout player, earning an 8.64 rating out of ten for his goal from midfield, leading Excelsior's efficient display.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of NAC Breda vs Excelsior?

NAC Breda 1-3 Excelsior (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Irakli Yegoian (22') for Excelsior; Nesto Groen (33') for Excelsior; Pepijn Reulen (41') for NAC Breda.