Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Adelaarshorst where Go Ahead Eagles play host to Vitesse Arnhem. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Go Ahead Eagles and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Go Ahead Eagles and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem kick off and get the first half underway!
4.55
0-1Kenneth Bögelund chips the ball to his team mate, José Delacruz. José Delacruz plays a perfect one-two with Malte Hermann and rushes in on goal... José Delacruz tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.50
0-1Youssef Brunswijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Peters. Bjšrn Peters goes all the way! Bjšrn Peters cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.24
0-1Leonardo Marquez makes a simple pass to Malte Hermann. Malte Hermann shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Pietro Zenoni manages to gather it comfortably.
15.38
Leonardo Marquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Hermann. Malte Hermann goes all the way! Malte Hermann rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
18.51
Kenneth Bögelund controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Babangida. Marc Babangida shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.58
Arno Seifert makes a beautiful solo run. Arno Seifert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bjšrn Peters. Bjšrn Peters takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
28.22
Arno Seifert makes a simple pass to Henry Dixon. Henry Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.20
0-1Kenneth Bögelund hacks Arno Seifert from behind! Kenneth Bögelund is warned by the referee! Arno Seifert hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.36
0-1Vitesse Arnhem are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Go Ahead Eagles's defence.
38.13
Salvatore Tomic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kenneth Bögelund. Kenneth Bögelund passes the ball forward to José Delacruz. José Delacruz tries a spectacular long range effort. Pietro Zenoni easily smothers it.
39.41
0-1Houssin Amzine hacks Pierre Ndo from behind! Houssin Amzine is warned by the referee! Pierre Ndo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.18
0-1Leonardo Marquez threads the ball through to José Delacruz. José Delacruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.24
Leon Davids chips the ball to his team mate, Houssin Amzine. Houssin Amzine finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Maarten Aelbrecht!
45.00
Leon Davids knocks the ball forward to Houssin Amzine. Houssin Amzine shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Go Ahead Eagles get the second half underway!
47.01
0-1Ryichi Ishigawa knocks the ball forward to Bjšrn Peters. Bjšrn Peters knocks the ball forward to Houssin Amzine but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
48.29
Igor Beschastnykh makes a beautiful solo run. Igor Beschastnykh kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Babangida but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.43
Igor Beschastnykh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malte Hermann. Malte Hermann plays a perfect one-two with José Delacruz and rushes in on goal... Malte Hermann takes a shot at goal. Pietro Zenoni easily smothers it.
54.43
Pierre Ndo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Marquez. Leonardo Marquez makes a probing pass to Malte Hermann. Malte Hermann goes all the way! Malte Hermann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Pietro Zenoni.
57.36
Klas Allback threads the ball through to Malte Hermann. Malte Hermann plays a perfect one-two with Marc Babangida and rushes in on goal... Malte Hermann takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.53
Dinu Petrescu hacks Bjšrn Peters from behind! Dinu Petrescu is given a warning by the referee! Bjšrn Peters carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.28
Marc Babangida hacks Guilherme Valente from behind! The referee calls over Marc Babangida and warns him to calm down! Guilherme Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.28
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
66.43
Youssef Brunswijk sees a break and surges forward. Youssef Brunswijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.13
Kenneth Bögelund threads the ball through to Malte Hermann. Malte Hermann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.28
Arno Seifert decides to run forward with the ball. Arno Seifert plays a perfect one-two with Bjšrn Peters and rushes in on goal... Arno Seifert cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.59
Klas Allback kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Babangida. Marc Babangida lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Hermann. Malte Hermann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Pietro Zenoni.
84.29
Leonardo Marquez chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Babangida. Marc Babangida whips in a cross ball towards Malte Hermann. Malte Hermann directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
87.04
Leonardo Marquez decides to run forward with the ball. Leonardo Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Babangida. Marc Babangida powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Kenneth Bögelund makes a simple pass to Marc Babangida. Marc Babangida tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Pietro Zenoni.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
31.1%
47.3%
21.6%
Scorers