One player powers Excelsior's ruthless display against Utrecht

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·26. April 2026

One player powers Excelsior's ruthless display against Utrecht

Derensili Sanches Fernandes changed it in the 11th minute with a driven cross that a team-mate finished, as Excelsior beat Utrecht 5-0. The forward then struck twice to put the game out of reach.

His early delivery was converted from close range (11.). He then met Gyan de Regt's cross to glance in a header (36.).

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After the restart, he added a second of his own, sweeping in Arthur Zagre's pass with his left foot (55.). Still lively, he later released Zagre to force another save (69.).

He finished with two goals from four attempts, three chances created and 13 successful final third passes, a blend of penalty box timing and tidy link play. He also won possession five times, repeatedly pinning Utrecht back.

Excelsior rise from 15th to 14th. They visit Groningen next. Utrecht slip from seventh to eighth. They host NAC Breda next.