Excelsior Maassluis Stuns HHC with a Dominating 4-0 Victory at Sportpark Dijkpolder
In a stunning display that will shake up the Tweede Divisie standings, Excelsior Maassluis delivered a resounding 4-0 defeat to HHC at Sportpark Dijkpolder on October 25, 2025. This result not only marks a significant turnaround for a team languishing in 16th place but also serves a sobering reminder to the league leaders, who suffered their first defeat since early September.
Enter the match, and few anticipated such a lopsided scoreline, not after HHC has showcased a season marked by consistent excellence, boasting eight wins in their first ten matches. They were perceived as title contenders-a perception that seemed bolstered by their recent win against RKAV Volendam. However, Excelsior Maassluis, with their own recent momentum-including a crucial KNVB Beker victory-were not to be underestimated.
As the second half commenced, the game was still in the balance, and it seemed that a powerful display from HHC could easily shift the tide. But that was not to be the case. An unheralded change for Excelsior Maassluis yielded dividends just three minutes after the break. A shot from an unknown player found its way to open the scoring, jolting the home side into high gear and leaving HHC stunned.
The turning point came shortly after, in the 59th minute when B. Wennekers calmly converted a penalty, doubling Excelsior's lead and extinguishing any flickering hopes that HHC might mount a comeback. Wennekers was not finished. He struck again in the 76th minute, showcasing his excellent form that contributed three goals on this day.
Despite HHC's desperate attempts to regain their footing, their defense crumbled under pressure. An additional goal from another unknown player in the 81st minute capped off a day of utter domination, punctuating the final scoreline at 4-0. Excelsior Maassluis finished the match with a flourish, their eleven-point haul from the last six outings, including this emphatic victory, indicating they may have finally turned a corner in their season.
For Excelsior Maassluis, this victory lifts them to a total of 8 points, igniting renewed hope as they aim for safety in a notoriously competitive league. Conversely, HHC, now sitting at 24 points, must regroup quickly. This defeat not only hampers their perfect record but also highlights vulnerabilities that opponents will exploit. Moving forward, HHC faces the challenge of reassessing their tactics ahead of upcoming matches, aiming to halt this unexpected slide.
With aspirations high for both teams, the stakes continue to mount with every passing week. For Excelsior Maassluis, the fight for survival takes on new urgency, while HHC must confront the need for resilience as they navigate the back half of the season. As this match illustrated, in football, confidence is often as fickle as the scoreboard, and a single match can redefine a season.