Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at De Adelaarshorst where Go Ahead Eagles play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 8,643 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Go Ahead Eagles are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Go Ahead Eagles are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Go Ahead Eagles get the match underway!
6.51
0-0Chris Bakboord clumsily knocks into Ronnie Mensah. The referee calls over Chris Bakboord and shows him a yellow card! Ronnie Mensah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.28
0-0Alfred Schoenmakers knocks the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Billong. Rigobert Billong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Bakboord. Chris Bakboord shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.12
1-0Wilfred Stroeve takes it forward alone. Wilfred Stroeve makes a probing pass to Marinus de Ruiter. Marinus de Ruiter shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Magnús Haraldur had no chance!! Goal for Go Ahead Eagles!
15.58
Wilfred Stroeve sees space and advances. Wilfred Stroeve makes a beautiful solo run. Wilfred Stroeve plays a perfect one-two with Marinus de Ruiter and rushes in on goal... Wilfred Stroeve shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
20.51
Marinus de Ruiter hacks Ronnie Mensah from behind! The referee calls over Marinus de Ruiter and shows him a yellow card! Ronnie Mensah runs off the knock.
27.46
1-0Darl Babangida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Bakboord. Chris Bakboord shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Magnús Haraldur manages to gather it comfortably.
44.55
Alfred Schoenmakers sees a break and surges forward. Alfred Schoenmakers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marinus de Ruiter. Marinus de Ruiter shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Kew Heubach flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaap Jansen. Jaap Jansen threads the ball through to Sieb van der Hoek. Sieb van der Hoek cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
VVV Venlo kick off!
54.24
1-1Kew Heubach hacks Rigobert Billong from behind! Kew Heubach is shown the red card!! Rigobert Billong runs off the knock.
61.07
1-1Alfred Schoenmakers makes a simple pass to Rigobert Billong. Rigobert Billong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Bakboord. Chris Bakboord passes the ball forward but Ahmed Kok is offside!
63.39
Raimond Kantelberg chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Bakboord. Chris Bakboord lofts in a cross ball towards Ahmed Kok. Ahmed Kok flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
65.49
1-1Marinus de Ruiter barges into Ronnie Mensah. The referee calls over Marinus de Ruiter and warns him to calm down! Ronnie Mensah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.49
1-1Go Ahead Eagles are easily keeping VVV Venlo at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
66.36
Richard Gemmill threads the ball through to Darl Babangida. Darl Babangida makes a beautiful solo run. Darl Babangida lofts in a cross ball towards Ahmed Kok. Ahmed Kok is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnús Haraldur easily smothers it.
71.49
Menno Opschoor passes the ball forward to Raimond Kantelberg. Raimond Kantelberg makes a probing pass to Marinus de Ruiter. Marinus de Ruiter shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.05
Alfred Schoenmakers clumsily knocks into Jaap Jansen. The referee calls over Alfred Schoenmakers and shows him a yellow card! Jaap Jansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.57
1-1Sieb van der Hoek hacks Alfred Schoenmakers from behind! Sieb van der Hoek is warned by the referee! Alfred Schoenmakers gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.31
Go Ahead Eagles are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.44
1-1Darl Babangida kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Bakboord. Chris Bakboord knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Magnús Haraldur who gathers it comfortably.
89.47
Giovanni Hamers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sieb van der Hoek. Sieb van der Hoek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wilfred Stroeve.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
29.5%
45.9%
24.6%
Scorers