Match Report


Go Ahead EaglesGo Ahead Eagles     Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Oscar HoséO. Hosé66
G
1captain
G
70Robert HeijeR. Heije
Jos de KoningJ. de Koning72
D
2
D
67Ger ElzingaG. Elzinga
Alfred ImpeyA. Impey71
D
3
D
66Max ForbesM. Forbes
Richard RobsonR. Robson66
D
4
D
65Dennis MolendijkD. Molendijk
Steed MonierS. Monier69
M
5
D
62Fatik MensahF. Mensah
Arco WillemsA. Willems67
M
6
M
64Jeremie DemontJ. Demont
Ivo KlompeI. Klompe65
M
captain7
M
63Albert RobbenA. Robben
Brian PriorB. Prior61
M
8
M
58Nelson van der MeerN. van der Meer
Godwin AdeshinaG. Adeshina74
A
9
A
69Alexander BreyerA. Breyer
Gonzalo PotillonG. Potillon70
A
10
A
60Simon JentschS. Jentsch
Ger SendenG. Senden58
A
11
A
48Harald Van Der HeijdenH. Van Der Heijden
 
Dirk WijkerD. Wijker63
G
12
G
65Jimmy Ben HaddouJ. Ben Haddou
Martin OrtegaM. Ortega62
D
13
G
65Adrian PancaroA. Pancaro
Mark van den BroekM. van den Broek61
D
14
D
59Roel Van RijswijkR. Van Rijswijk

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at De Adelaarshorst where Go Ahead Eagles play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 15,648 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Go Ahead Eagles are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ger Beelenkamp.


0.00
The first half starts with Vitesse Arnhem kicking off!
6.54
Nelson van der Meer hacks Arco Willems from behind! Nelson van der Meer is warned by the referee! Arco Willems grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.46
Nelson van der Meer makes a simple pass to Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer knocks in a cross ball towards Harald Van Der Heijden. Harald Van Der Heijden heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
10.06
Simon Jentsch hacks Jos de Koning from behind! The referee calls over Simon Jentsch and shows him a yellow card! Jos de Koning gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.43
Brian Prior barges into Ger Elzinga. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ger Elzinga runs off the knock.
20.00
Ivo Klompe flicks a high pass forward to Gonzalo Potillon who brings the ball under control. Gonzalo Potillon shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
26.56
Ivo Klompe flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Potillon collects the pass. Gonzalo Potillon kicks a strong pass forward to Godwin Adeshina but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.18
Ivo Klompe brings the ball forward. Ivo Klompe knocks in a cross ball towards Ger Senden. With a superhuman jump, Ger Senden connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
32.59
Alfred Impey makes a beautiful solo run. Alfred Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Potillon. Gonzalo Potillon skips past Max Forbes! Gonzalo Potillon rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Robert Heije.
33.12
Max Forbes flicks a high ball forward to Albert Robben who takes it down. Albert Robben sees Alexander Breyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Breyer knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
36.58
Alfred Impey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Prior. Brian Prior threads a neat ball through to Godwin Adeshina. Godwin Adeshina tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
38.29
Steed Monier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ger Senden. Ger Senden flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Potillon controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gonzalo Potillon rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Max Forbes.
42.13
Arco Willems flicks a high pass forward to Godwin Adeshina who brings the ball under control. Godwin Adeshina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dennis Molendijk.
44.05
Albert Robben brings the ball forward. Albert Robben shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
45.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Go Ahead Eagles appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half. The Vitesse Arnhem players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Go Ahead Eagles kicking off!
47.20
Richard Robson knocks the ball forward to Steed Monier. Steed Monier flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Potillon collects the pass. Gonzalo Potillon plays a scrappy one-two with Godwin Adeshina and advances towards the goal... Gonzalo Potillon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
48.31
Nelson van der Meer passes the ball forward to Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch edges inside the box! Simon Jentsch tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Albert Robben plays the ball forward to Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch whips in a cross ball towards Harald Van Der Heijden. Harald Van Der Heijden is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Oscar Hosé didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.04
With some swift thinking, Jos de Koning plays the ball forward to Brian Prior. Brian Prior changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Brian Prior lofts in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Potillon. Gonzalo Potillon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Robert Heije!
63.44
Ger Elzinga advances with the ball. Ger Elzinga makes a simple pass to Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Oscar Hosé manages to gather it easily.
72.40
Alfred Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Prior. Brian Prior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Potillon. Gonzalo Potillon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Godwin Adeshina but the linesman indicates offside!
75.11
Ivo Klompe hacks Albert Robben from behind! The referee calls over Ivo Klompe and shows him a yellow card! Albert Robben stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.54
Albert Robben threads a neat ball through to Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer lofts in a cross ball towards Harald Van Der Heijden. Harald Van Der Heijden is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Oscar Hosé has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.45
Dennis Molendijk makes a probing pass to Jeremie Demont. Jeremie Demont threads a neat ball through to Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.18
Arco Willems makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Godwin Adeshina. Godwin Adeshina sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.21
Ger Elzinga chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Robben. Albert Robben threads a neat ball through to Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch knocks in a cross ball towards Harald Van Der Heijden. With a superhuman jump, Harald Van Der Heijden connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball comes off Jos de Koning and the loose ball is cleared up field.
87.18
Max Forbes kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson van der Meer. Nelson van der Meer laces a through ball forward to Harald Van Der Heijden. Harald Van Der Heijden finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
89.33
Ivo Klompe makes an attacking run forward. Ivo Klompe shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Go Ahead Eagles

Vitesse Arnhem
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
24.7%
42%
33.3%

Scorers
Harald Van Der Heijden 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Harald Van Der Heijden of Vitesse Arnhem

Match Ratings
1.Oscar Hosé (GK)
7
2.Jos de Koning (DEF)
6
3.Alfred Impey (DEF)
7
4.Richard Robson (DEF)
6
5.Steed Monier (MID)
6
6.Arco Willems (MID)
6
7.Ivo Klompe (MID)yellow card
7
8.Brian Prior (MID)yellow card
6
9.Godwin Adeshina (ATT)
6
10.Gonzalo Potillon (ATT)
7
11.Ger Senden (ATT)
6
 
12.Dirk Wijker (GK)
0
13.Martin Ortega (DEF)
0
14.Mark van den Broek (DEF)
0

1.Robert Heije (GK)
8
2.Ger Elzinga (DEF)
8
3.Max Forbes (DEF)
7
4.Dennis Molendijk (DEF)
6
5.Fatik Mensah (DEF)
6
6.Jeremie Demont (MID)
6
7.Albert Robben (MID)
9
8.Nelson van der Meer (MID)
6
9.Alexander Breyer (ATT)
8
10.Simon Jentsch (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Harald Van Der Heijden (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jimmy Ben Haddou (GK)
0
13.Adrian Pancaro (GK)
0
14.Roel Van Rijswijk (DEF)
0