Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at De Adelaarshorst where Go Ahead Eagles play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 13,549 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Go Ahead Eagles are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Dijkstra.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Go Ahead Eagles are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Dijkstra.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Go Ahead Eagles get the match underway!
2.11
0-0Steven Keller flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Kahn collects the pass. Eddie Kahn hits a low pass to Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Witschge.
6.18
0-1Christian Gyan knocks the ball to his team mate, Sieme Fabrie. Sieme Fabrie whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.57
0-1Wayne Cooke threads a neat ball through to Davy Van Der Vegt. Davy Van Der Vegt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
12.43
0-1Steven Keller comes in with a late challenge on Norman Standing. Steven Keller is given a warning by the referee! Norman Standing carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.56
0-1Arnold Wilnis hits a low pass to Norman Standing. Norman Standing flicks a high ball forward to Denny Willems who takes it down. Denny Willems whips in a cross ball towards Rob Tuhuteru. Rob Tuhuteru powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
20.34
Denny Willems deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rob Tuhuteru. Rob Tuhuteru shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Hugo Leon had no chance!! Goal for Go Ahead Eagles!
26.14
James Platt takes it forward alone. James Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Sieme Fabrie. Sieme Fabrie makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.49
Wayne Cooke knocks the ball to his team mate, Rob Tuhuteru. Rob Tuhuteru lofts in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Brouwer. Milan Berck Brouwer powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.57
Norman Standing flicks a high pass forward. Denny Willems holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Denny Willems shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.47
Milan Berck Brouwer kicks a strong pass forward to Denny Willems. Denny Willems controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.58
Wayne Cooke sees space and advances. Wayne Cooke knocks in a cross ball towards Denny Willems. Denny Willems connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.14
Christian Gyan flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Enescu who takes it down. Stefan Enescu shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Go Ahead Eagles appear unchanged since the first half. FC Utrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off!
47.48
4-1Eddie Kahn catches Jean-Paul Fränkel on the ankles. Eddie Kahn is warned by the referee! Jean-Paul Fränkel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.52
Wayne Cooke flicks a high pass forward to Denny Willems who brings the ball under control. Denny Willems advances inside the box! Denny Willems cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hugo Leon with no chance!! Goal for Go Ahead Eagles! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
51.31
Steven Keller knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
55.22
Eddie Kahn flicks a high pass forward to James Platt who brings the ball under control. James Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.10
Chris Van Der Vaart threads a neat ball through to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Enescu who takes it down. Stefan Enescu lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Atam Elzinga is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.16
5-2FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Franceco Miccoli replacing Stefan Enescu .
61.17
Sieme Fabrie takes a short throw-in bringing Piotr Pol into play. Piotr Pol knocks the ball forward to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn passes the ball forward to Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
69.02
Christian Gyan knocks the ball forward to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn darts forward. Eddie Kahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Atam Elzinga who gathers it comfortably.
71.09
Franceco Miccoli threads the ball through to Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Atam Elzinga!
75.36
Milan Berck Brouwer flicks a high ball forward to Rob Tuhuteru who takes it down. Rob Tuhuteru knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steven Keller.
77.14
Christopher Meerdink knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
79.56
Christian Gyan flicks a high pass forward. James Platt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Platt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arnold Wilnis.
83.35
Davy Van Der Vegt makes a beautiful solo run. Davy Van Der Vegt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.42
Davy Van Der Vegt chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Cooke. Wayne Cooke tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Hugo Leon.
87.49
Franceco Miccoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan plays a scrappy one-two with Sieme Fabrie and stumbles forward towards the goal... Christian Gyan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
27.7%
47.7%
24.6%
Scorers
| Rob Tuhuteru 20 Milan Berck Brouwer 28 Denny Willems 36, 41, 49 | Stefan Enescu 6 Eddie Carter 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Denny Willems of Go Ahead Eagles |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Atam Elzinga (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Msaddeck Cherrad (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arnold Wilnis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stefano Witschge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean-Paul Fränkel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Milan Berck Brouwer (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Norman Standing (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Wayne Cooke (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Davy Van Der Vegt (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rob Tuhuteru (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Denny Willems (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Luuk Ooijer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dennis Machlas (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nikos Wevers (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hugo Leon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Chris Van Der Vaart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steven Keller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Christopher Meerdink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Piotr Pol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Kahn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Christian Gyan (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sieme Fabrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eddie Carter (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Stefan Enescu (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | James Platt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Giorgio Vukoja (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Correa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Franceco Miccoli (ATT) | 6 | |