Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Adelaarshorst where Go Ahead Eagles play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 17,032 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Go Ahead Eagles are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Go Ahead Eagles are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Go Ahead Eagles kick off!
4.53
0-0Silvain Jansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Riga. Peter Riga threads the ball through to Reinder Broerse. Reinder Broerse shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.38
0-0Peter Riga knocks the ball to his team mate, Remco Jongen. Remco Jongen plays a perfect one-two with Reinder Broerse and rushes in on goal... Remco Jongen takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Martin Breda.
9.41
Artur Pinheiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Favalli. Enrico Favalli makes a simple pass to Anthony Kuyt. Anthony Kuyt shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
10.02
0-0Said Bourgeais sees space and advances. Said Bourgeais knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.21
Jeroen De Boer makes a simple pass to Anthony Kuyt. Anthony Kuyt shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.43
Enrico Favalli kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Kuyt. Anthony Kuyt shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
16.25
Elvis Pinton passes the ball forward to Sven Köller. Sven Köller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.09
Joe-Max Hertel knocks the ball forward to Said Bourgeais. Said Bourgeais passes the ball forward to Marinos Leandros. Marinos Leandros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.35
1-0Emiliano Nicola makes a simple pass to Alejandro Alonso. Alejandro Alonso threads the ball through to Sven Köller. Sven Köller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marinos Leandros. Marinos Leandros tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.21
1-0NEC Nijmegen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Go Ahead Eagles's defence.
30.39
Stephen Glass makes a simple pass to Elvis Pinton. Elvis Pinton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marinos Leandros. Marinos Leandros finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alexander Meyer manages to gather it comfortably.
33.14
1-0Artur Pinheiro catches Elvis Pinton on the ankles. Artur Pinheiro is warned by the referee! Elvis Pinton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.14
NEC Nijmegen are easily keeping Go Ahead Eagles at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off the second half!
47.05
Jeroen De Boer kicks a strong pass forward to Reinder Broerse. Reinder Broerse plays a perfect one-two with Remco Jongen and rushes in on goal... Reinder Broerse shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Martin Breda had no chance!! Goal for NEC Nijmegen!
51.33
Peter Riga sees a break and surges forward. Peter Riga whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Kuyt. Anthony Kuyt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.10
Enrico Favalli takes it forward alone. Enrico Favalli finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.14
Adam Coppinger decides to run forward with the ball. Adam Coppinger advances with the ball. Adam Coppinger shoots from long range but it is miles over!
61.36
Enrico Favalli surges forward with the ball. Enrico Favalli knocks in a cross ball towards Reinder Broerse. Reinder Broerse is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Martin Breda!
65.56
Artur Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Enrico Favalli. Enrico Favalli knocks the ball forward to Remco Jongen. Remco Jongen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emiliano Nicola.
67.10
Ole Heubach knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Alonso. Alejandro Alonso threads the ball through to Sven Köller. Sven Köller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.07
Said Bourgeais flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Köller. Sven Köller shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Alexander Meyer!
78.58
Alejandro Alonso makes a probing pass to Marinos Leandros. Marinos Leandros finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.25
Enrico Favalli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Kuyt. Anthony Kuyt whips in a cross ball towards Reinder Broerse. Reinder Broerse heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
30.4%
44.6%
25%
Scorers
| Marinos Leandros 24, 79 | Reinder Broerse 47, 89 |