Excelsior Barendrecht Women 0–4 De Graafschap (W): Dominant Display in Friendly Action

A one-sided International Club Friendly at the Barendrecht training ground saw Excelsior Barendrecht Women fall to a comprehensive 4–0 defeat against De Graafschap (W) on 18 July 2026. The match, played under the evening lights with a 18:00 kick‑off, provided both sides with valuable minutes as they continued their preseason build‑up.

De Graafschap’s women’s team showed sharp attacking intent from the first whistle. The visitors controlled possession in midfield and carved open the Excelsior defence on multiple occasions. Four different scorers were on target, highlighting the depth of the Super Boeren’s attacking options. The home side struggled to create clear‑cut chances, managing only a handful of speculative efforts that were comfortably dealt with by the De Graafschap goalkeeper.

Match Overview

• Date: 18 July 2026
• Kick‑off: 18:00 local time
• Venue: Excelsior Barendrecht Training Ground
• Result: Excelsior Barendrecht Women 0 – 4 De Graafschap (W)

Preseason Implications

For De Graafschap, this emphatic win builds momentum ahead of the upcoming women’s league season. The clean sheet and balanced goal distribution suggest a well‑organized unit that has gelled during early training sessions. Excelsior Barendrecht, meanwhile, will identify defensive transitions as an area for improvement. The side from Barendrecht remains in the early stages of their preparation, and friendlies like this provide crucial fitness and tactical lessons.

Despite the scoreline, the match was played in a competitive but friendly spirit, with both coaches rotating their squads liberally to give minutes to fringe players. The 4–0 result is one for De Graafschap to savour, while Excelsior will look to bounce back in their next friendly fixture.