Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Adelaarshorst where Go Ahead Eagles play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 19,877 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Go Ahead Eagles are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Go Ahead Eagles are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
4.53
0-0Abubakari Houwing makes a simple pass to Erik De Boer. Erik De Boer surges forward with the ball. Erik De Boer finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jos Nieuwenburg!
6.12
Tieme Redeker hits it upfield. Cliff Grot goes all the way! Cliff Grot cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Jos Nieuwenburg manages to keep it out.
8.07
Ronnie Timmer sees space and advances. Ronnie Timmer knocks in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
9.58
0-0Ronnie Timmer knocks the ball forward to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.59
Erik De Boer kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques goes all the way! Rafael Marques makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Jos Nieuwenburg.
16.06
0-0Pius Van Vliet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn goes all the way! Edwin Steijn shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.30
Roland Hofland advances with the ball. Roland Hofland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aboubacar Cobos.
27.35
0-1Pius Van Vliet makes a probing pass to Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar knocks in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema powers a header at goal. Harvey van der Meer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.48
0-1Sergio Hansma barges into Alberto Pirri. Sergio Hansma is warned by the referee! Alberto Pirri gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.05
Nikos Kuiper makes a beautiful solo run. Nikos Kuiper flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jos Nieuwenburg who gathers it comfortably.
44.45
Ronnie Timmer sees space and advances. Ronnie Timmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Go Ahead Eagles kick off!
47.25
Nikos Kuiper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Molina. Juan-Carlos Molina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques goes all the way! Rafael Marques cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jos Nieuwenburg easily smothers it!
54.03
Andre Kluivert comes in with a late challenge on Cliff Grot. The referee calls over Andre Kluivert and shows him a yellow card! Cliff Grot gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.40
Elena Del Sol flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Timmer. Ronnie Timmer makes a simple pass to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.03
Elena Del Sol powers a long ball forward. Edwin Steijn shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.30
Juan-Carlos Molina threads the ball through to Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot shoots from outside the area but somehow Jos Nieuwenburg manages to keep it out.
63.04
0-1Henk Klompe hacks ƒtienne Venema from behind! The referee calls over Henk Klompe and warns him to calm down! ƒtienne Venema hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.39
Elena Del Sol hoofs the ball up the pitch. Edwin Steijn lofts in a cross ball towards Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.22
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
81.01
Abubakari Houwing sees space and advances. Abubakari Houwing passes the ball forward to Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aboubacar Cobos.
83.34
Roland Hofland barges into Pius Van Vliet. Roland Hofland is given a warning by the referee! Pius Van Vliet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.44
Elena Del Sol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pius Van Vliet. Pius Van Vliet knocks the ball to his team mate, Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.15
Pius Van Vliet passes the ball forward to Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar whips in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
32.5%
42.9%
24.7%
Scorers