Lebreton strikes late as Excelsior's rise continues | OneFootball

NEC Nijmegen 2-2 Excelsior at Goffertstadion, with the visitors climbing to fourth in the Eredivisie.

Adam Tahaui opened the scoring in the 10th minute, drilling low from outside the box after Willum Willumsson's pass.

David Garden levelled for Excelsior (43.), turning in from the centre after Irakli Yegoian's pass. Yegoian tops the Eredivisie assists chart with four this season.

Substitute Valentin Sulzbacher put the visitors ahead (73.), rifling into the top right from Aymen Sliti's lay-off.

Noé Lebreton rescued NEC in the second minute of second half stoppage time, converting from Perr Schuurs' pass.

Four minutes of added time were indicated. Nikolas Polster made key stops and NEC controlled the ball, while Excelsior threatened on the break.

NEC Nijmegen saw 69% possession and 11 attempts, three on target. Excelsior produced 14 attempts, five on target.

Next, NEC Nijmegen visit Cambuur. Excelsior host Utrecht.