Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at De Adelaarshorst where Go Ahead Eagles play host to Fortuna Sittard. A crowd of 20,811 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Go Ahead Eagles are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Go Ahead Eagles are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Go Ahead Eagles get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Orestis Intzidis threads the ball through to Nico Zick. Nico Zick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brenny Van De Hor. Brenny Van De Hor shoots from long range but somehow Miguel Bossis manages to keep it out.
15.05
Jaakko Salminen makes a probing pass to Ramon Hilgerink. Ramon Hilgerink lofts in a cross ball towards Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot powers a header at goal. Miguel Bossis easily picks it out of the air!
30.52
Jaakko Salminen threads the ball through to Ramon Hilgerink. Ramon Hilgerink shoots from long range but somehow Miguel Bossis manages to keep it out.
33.33
0-0Fortuna Sittard are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Go Ahead Eagles's defence.
40.16
0-0Abubakari Houwing advances with the ball. Abubakari Houwing controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brenny Van De Hor. Brenny Van De Hor shoots from long range but it is miles over!
45.00
Eddie Myers knocks the ball forward to Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Miguel Bossis easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard kick off!
48.11
0-0Aron Boutahar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Carisso. David Carisso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nikos Kuiper.
53.03
Eddie Myers flicks the ball to his team mate, Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.17
Sjaak Houtman brings the ball forward. Sjaak Houtman tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Harvey van der Meer!
63.16
Nikos Kuiper knocks the ball forward to Nico Zick. Nico Zick advances with the ball. Nico Zick shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.47
0-0Shota Schulp barges into Brenny Van De Hor. The referee calls over Shota Schulp and warns him to calm down! Brenny Van De Hor stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.16
Fortuna Sittard are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
81.35
Guerino Benin flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Faria. Quim Faria surges forward with the ball. Quim Faria shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
83.36
Dwayne Altidore makes a probing pass to David Carisso. David Carisso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
84.07
Sjaak Houtman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Carisso. David Carisso plays a perfect one-two with Daniele Ricchiuti and rushes in on goal... David Carisso shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.46
Jaakko Salminen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Miguel Bossis easily smothers it!
87.01
Go Ahead Eagles are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Fortuna Sittard's defence.
89.56
1-0Jaakko Salminen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ramon Hilgerink. Ramon Hilgerink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
29.6%
49.3%
21.1%
Scorers