Progres Niedercorn 1-1 Excelsior Virton: Friendly Ends All Square

Progres Niedercorn and Excelsior Virton played out a 1-1 draw in an international club friendly on July 25, 2026. The match, held at a neutral venue, provided both sides with valuable preseason minutes as they prepare for upcoming campaigns.

Progres Niedercorn opened the scoring in the first half through a well-taken penalty after a handball in the box. The Luxembourg side looked sharper early on, but Excelsior Virton grew into the game as the first period progressed. The Belgian third-tier side equalized just before halftime with a close-range finish following a corner.

The second half saw both managers make multiple substitutions, leading to a disjointed flow. Nonetheless, the friendly served its purpose, allowing players to gain match fitness and test new tactical setups. Progres Niedercorn will be pleased with their defensive shape, while Excelsior Virton’s attackers showed promising link-up play.

Both clubs now turn their attention to finalizing their squads before the start of their respective league seasons. This draw gives a solid foundation for further improvement in upcoming friendlies.