Excelsior SBV pulled off a major upset, defeating FC Twente Enschede 1-0 in the Eredivisie on August 31, 2025. This shock match result was secured by a solitary first-half goal and a resolute defensive performance from the Rotterdam-based side. Excelsior scored what proved to be the winner in the 30th minute, a well-taken finish following a quick transition. Twente, one of the league's stronger sides, dominated possession for the remainder of the game but found Excelsior's defensive block impossible to break down. The key moment came late when Twente's star striker saw his powerful header brilliantly saved by the Excelsior goalkeeper, who was the undisputed man of the match. This victory was a huge boost for Excelsior's survival hopes and a significant blow to Twente's early-season title aspirations. The Excelsior coach called it a "perfect tactical performance," while the Twente manager admitted his team lacked creativity against a deep-lying defense.