FC Twente defeats Excelsior 9-0 in Eredivisie match

FC Twente secured a historic 9-0 victory against Excelsior in the 11th round of the Dutch Eredivisie at Woudestein Stadium. The match was heavily influenced by an early red card for Excelsior forward Nesto Groen in the 5th minute, leaving the home team with ten players.

Wout Weghorst led the scoring for Twente with four goals, while Sondre Ørjasæter recorded five assists. International media outlets, including L'Équipe and Mundo Deportivo, highlighted the massive scoreline and the dominant performance by the visiting side.

Following the defeat, Excelsior goalkeeper Stijn van Gassel criticized his team's performance, calling the result a “disgrace” and a “scandal.” He noted that despite the early red card, the team failed to show the necessary pride or fight, expressing disappointment toward his teammates and the fans.