diff --git a/war/plugin.jelly b/war/plugin.jelly
index 5612f863..0b513637 100644
--- a/war/plugin.jelly
+++ b/war/plugin.jelly
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
       <j:if test="${sourcesPresent == 'true'}">
         <classes dir="${maven.build.dest}">
           <include name="${maven.war.classes.includes}" />
-          <exclude name="${maven.war.classes.excludes} " />
+          <exclude name="${maven.war.classes.excludes}" />
         </classes>
       </j:if>