Match Report
Jong Excelsior (1st, 15 pts) visited Jong FC Emmen (7th, 8 pts) with 7 points between them. Recent form told a different story for Jong Excelsior: only 19th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 1st. Against a league average of 1.96 goals per team per game, Jong FC Emmen ran at 2.17 scored and 1.83 conceded, Jong Excelsior at 2.83 and 2.33.
5 games without a win framed Jong FC Emmen's arrival, having scored in 14 consecutive games. Momentum sat with Jong Excelsior, winners of their last three, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Jong FC Emmen had banked 2 of the last 15 points on offer; Jong Excelsior, 10.
The venue was De Oude Meerdijk, with room for 8,600 spectators. On the scoreboard, Jong FC Emmen led 2-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 4-1.
Goal scorers
Jong FC Emmen: Henk Bos (89'), Jafar Arias (85'), Jafar Arias (42'), Luka Adzic (6') · Jong Excelsior: Ahmad Mendes Moreira (34')
Key stats
Possession: Jong FC Emmen 59% · Jong Excelsior 41% · On target: 9-5 · Corners: 10-2