Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Yanmar Stadion where Almere City FC play host to Go Ahead Eagles. A crowd of 18,862 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Almere City FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Go Ahead Eagles appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Almere City FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Go Ahead Eagles appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Almere City FC kicking off!
2.41
0-0Boudewijn Juffing makes a probing pass to Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abubakari Houwing.
3.47
Alberto Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ramon Hilgerink. Ramon Hilgerink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Andrade who gathers it comfortably.
6.35
0-1Alberto Pirri chips the ball to his team mate, Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot goes all the way! Cliff Grot tries a spectacular strike. Roberto Andrade is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.46
0-1Linus Nahrstedt kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Turek. Lars Turek threads the ball through to Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.56
Martin Vermeulen knocks the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
21.59
Boudewijn Juffing knocks the ball to his team mate, Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
24.05
0-1Lars Turek chips the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi whips in a cross ball towards Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
27.49
Boudewijn Juffing knocks the ball forward to Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aron Hansma.
28.13
Rob Van Dalen threads the ball through to Lars Turek. Lars Turek makes a simple pass to Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier whips in a cross ball towards Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi directs the ball goalwards with his head. Harvey van der Meer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.26
1-1Nikos Kuiper barges into Gennaro Brocchi. Nikos Kuiper is warned by the referee! Gennaro Brocchi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.55
Lars Turek decides to run forward with the ball. Lars Turek flicks the ball to his team mate, Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
40.07
Nico Zick barges into Martin Vermeulen. Nico Zick is warned by the referee! Martin Vermeulen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.28
Linus Nahrstedt makes a probing pass to Lars Turek. Lars Turek decides to run forward with the ball. Lars Turek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Go Ahead Eagles kick off!
47.19
Nico Zick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ramon Hilgerink. Ramon Hilgerink whips in a cross ball towards Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Roberto Andrade easily smothers it.
51.20
Matt McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Vermeulen. Martin Vermeulen chips the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi lofts in a cross ball towards Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.47
2-1Giulliano Mensah catches Jaakko Salminen on the ankles. Giulliano Mensah is given a warning by the referee! Jaakko Salminen runs off the knock.
61.36
Thijs Zoetebier hacks Nikos Kuiper from behind! The referee calls over Thijs Zoetebier and warns him to calm down! Nikos Kuiper runs off the knock.
65.32
Jaakko Salminen knocks the ball to his team mate, Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot whips in a cross ball towards Brenny Van De Hor. Brenny Van De Hor heads the ball goalwards. Roberto Andrade manages to gather it comfortably.
66.03
Cliff Grot catches Petri Van Der Meyde on the ankles. Cliff Grot is warned by the referee! Petri Van Der Meyde gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.14
Linus Nahrstedt kicks a strong pass forward to Boudewijn Juffing. Boudewijn Juffing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.34
Alberto Pirri knocks the ball forward to Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Petri Van Der Meyde.
78.10
Martin Vermeulen makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Vermeulen lofts in a cross ball towards Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.09
Aron Hansma barges into Lars Turek. Aron Hansma is warned by the referee! Lars Turek runs off the knock.
85.30
Matt McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulliano Mensah. Giulliano Mensah makes a simple pass to Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.49
Giulliano Mensah makes a simple pass to Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72%
28%
Play Area
26.7%
45.3%
28%
Scorers