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Utrecht's Artem Stepanov scores in 2-1 win over Excelsior

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:50 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Utrecht's Artem Stepanov scores in 2-1 win over Excelsior

Summary

Utrecht secured their first Eredivisie victory of the season with a 2-1 win against Excelsior. Artem Stepanov, a striker on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, continued his impressive form by scoring, marking his fifth goal in five appearances this season. Stepanov’s contributions are particularly significant as Utrecht aims to build on this initial success following a challenging start. The club included a purchase clause in his loan agreement, which may lead to a permanent deal if his strong performance continues. Coach Anthony Correia expressed relief at finally securing points after a difficult stretch.

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By the Numbers

•Utrecht defeated Excelsior 2-1 on September 15, 2026.
•Artem Stepanov scored his fifth goal in five matches.
•Stepanov matches his total goals from last season in just five games.
•Utrecht has a purchase clause in Stepanov's loan deal with Bayer Leverkusen.
•The club hopes to capitalize on Stepanov's form after a tough start.

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1:50 PMYahoo Sports — On loan Bayer Leverkusen striker in fine form for Utrecht to start the Eredivisie season

What they're saying

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Utrecht finally got off the mark in the Eredivisie this past weekend with a 2-1 win over Excelsior. Once again, Ukrainian striker Artem Stepanov was on the score sheet. On loan from Bayer Leverkusen f...
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