TEC and Excelsior 31 played out a tightly contested 1-1 draw in the Netherlands Derde Divisie on May 9, 2026, at the Sportpark De Lok. The 21:00 match saw both sides display strong defensive organisation, with chances at a premium for large periods.

First-Half Battle

The opening 45 minutes were evenly matched, with both teams cancelling each other out in midfield. TEC had the better of the early chances, hitting the post in the 18th minute, but Excelsior 31 grew into the game and forced a fine save from the home goalkeeper just before half-time. The score remained 0-0 at the interval.

Second-Half Goals

The deadlock was broken in the 55th minute when TEC capitalised on a defensive mistake to take the lead. However, Excelsior 31 responded immediately, equalising just three minutes later through a well-struck volley from the edge of the box. Both sides pushed for a winner in the closing stages, but clear-cut opportunities were scarce as the match ended all square.

Key Players

• TEC: The midfield duo worked tirelessly to disrupt Excelsior 31’s rhythm, and the defence marshalled the visitors’ attack effectively.
• Excelsior 31: Their goalkeeper produced several important saves, and the team showed good character to fight back after falling behind.

League Implications

The draw keeps TEC in the middle of the Derde Divisie table, while Excelsior 31 remain in a similar position. Both teams will view this as a point gained in what has been a competitive season.