Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Team Photoshop |
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Adelaarshorst where Go Ahead Eagles play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 20,864 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Go Ahead Eagles are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Go Ahead Eagles are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Go Ahead Eagles kick off!
3.47
0-0Claudio Gimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jack Grot. Jack Grot shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Marinus Timmer.
4.46
0-0Gijs Piket knocks the ball forward to Regi Maximiano. Regi Maximiano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Fabrie. Michael Fabrie shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.15
0-0Denny Wijker makes a probing pass to Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brendan Boertien.
15.37
Victor Van Der Vegt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Kreek. Geoffrey Kreek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.44
Claudio Gimenez makes a probing pass to Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.48
Harry Unsworth passes the ball forward to Rick Dibi. Rick Dibi brings the ball forward. Rick Dibi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marco van Veen.
22.38
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
26.39
0-0Urvin de Groot sees a break and surges forward. Urvin de Groot kicks a strong pass forward to Jamal de Koning but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.20
Marco van Veen advances with the ball. Marco van Veen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jamal de Koning. Jamal de Koning goes all the way! Jamal de Koning cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.05
Denny Wijker knocks the ball forward to Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers knocks the ball forward to Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Utrecht get the second half underway!
47.20
Kevin Henderson knocks the ball forward to Urvin de Groot. Urvin de Groot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jamal de Koning. Jamal de Koning kicks a strong pass forward to Regi van Veen. Regi van Veen rockets a shot on goal but Cristiano Bento is on top of it.
48.23
Urvin de Groot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Fabrie. Michael Fabrie makes a simple pass to Jamal de Koning. Jamal de Koning shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.02
0-1Claudio Gimenez makes a beautiful solo run. Claudio Gimenez plays a perfect one-two with Kurt Olfers and rushes in on goal... Claudio Gimenez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.20
Giovanni Brunswijk makes a probing pass to Regi van Veen. Regi van Veen shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.09
0-1Jamal de Koning hacks Marvin Splinter from behind! Jamal de Koning is shown the yellow card! Marvin Splinter stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.43
0-1Michael Fabrie comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Splinter. The referee calls over Michael Fabrie and warns him to calm down! Marvin Splinter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.09
Gijs Piket clumsily knocks into Kurt Olfers. Gijs Piket is given a warning by the referee! Kurt Olfers stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.07
0-1Claudio Gimenez catches Giovanni Brunswijk on the ankles. Claudio Gimenez is given a warning by the referee! Giovanni Brunswijk gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.39
Urvin de Groot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regi van Veen. Regi van Veen whips in a cross ball towards Jamal de Koning. Jamal de Koning is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
85.45
Go Ahead Eagles are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Utrecht's defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
30.6%
41.7%
27.8%
Scorers