Match Report
The table read 4th (Jong Excelsior, 21 pts) against 6th (De Graafschap II, 17 pts), 4 points apart. The last five rounds placed Jong Excelsior no better than 43rd for form, against 4th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 4/1.11 for Jong Excelsior and 2.8/1.3 for De Graafschap II (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.11.
Jong Excelsior had won four straight.
Van Donge & De Roo Stadion in Rotterdam staged the fixture, a ground that holds 4,500. Half-time and full-time told different stories: De Graafschap II led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-2.


