De Wit snatches late winner as Utrecht claim first league win | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Excelsior lost 2-1 to Utrecht at Stadion Woudestein. Artem Stepanov put the visitors ahead in the 36th minute with a close-range finish. Aymen Sliti levelled for the hosts (77.), but Dani de Wit struck the late winner in the second minute of second half stoppage time. Utrecht were the more clinical side with 12 attempts and six on target, while Excelsior had more of the ball at 55.6% without making it count. Utrecht rise from 17th to 13th and visit Feyenoord next, while Excelsior, who are sixth, head to Ajax.

Player of the Match: Dani de Wit dictated key moments for Utrecht, creating two big chances and deciding the contest with a stoppage time winner.

Stat of the Match: Matisse Didden made 17 clearances, a towering rearguard effort that helped Utrecht withstand sustained pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Utrecht's first league win of the season lifts them from 17th to 13th, offering a platform to build on. Excelsior controlled possession at 55.6% and completed 533 passes, but Utrecht's six shots on target from 12 attempts proved the sharper edge. Aymen Sliti carried the hosts' threat with five attempts and the equaliser.