NAC Breda returns to the Eredivisie as Excelsior go down
Despite some heroics from Troy Parrott, Excelsior have been relegated from the Eredivisie. The second leg of the relegation playoff against NAC Breda finished 4-1 to Excelsior. However, NAC triumph 7-6 on aggregate. After their 6-2 win in the first l
Despite some heroics from Troy Parrott, Excelsior have been relegated from the Eredivisie. The second leg of the relegation playoff against NAC Breda finished 4-1 to Excelsior. However, NAC triumph 7-6 on aggregate.
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After their 6-2 win in the first leg, NAC Breda were in a commanding position to seal their return to the Eredivisie. However, Excelsior were not going to go down without a fight.
In Troy Parrott, Excelsior have a quality striker and he scored a hat trick, while Boy Kemper’s own goal meant it was 4-0 to Excelsior after an hour.
Excelsior were on their way to a stunning comeback but NAC Breda then silenced the hosts as Casper Staring made it 4-1.
Despite their efforts, Excelsior could not find a crucial fifth to take the game to extra-time and they have been relegated. NAC Breda return to the Eredivisie for the first time since 2019.