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Willem II edges out GO Ahead Eagles in a thrilling encounter
Willem II emerged victorious at the Koning Willem II Stadion against the GO Ahead Eagles in a match characterized by intensity and yellow cards.
The home side opened the scoring in the 21st minute with a penalty converted by K. Vaesen. Shortly after, in the 28th minute, R. Meerveld extended the lead with a fine goal.
The GO Ahead Eagles tried to fight back, but Willem II maintained pressure throughout the match. Despite changes made by the GO Ahead Eagles coach, Willem II managed to control the game and secure three crucial points.
The match was peppered with yellow cards. J. Amofa of the GO Ahead Eagles saw yellow in the 63rd minute, while R. Sigurgeirsson and C. Sandra of Willem II received theirs in the 71st and 82nd minutes, respectively. E. Llansana also saw a yellow card for the GO Ahead Eagles in the 72nd minute.
The statistics reflect Willem II’s dominance: 47% possession, 8 shots on goal (3 on target, 3 off target) and 4 corners. GO Ahead Eagles, on the other hand, had 53% possession but could only manage 11 shots on goal (1 on target, 9 off target).
Willem II now sits in a favorable position in the league table, while the GO Ahead Eagles will need to regroup after this loss.
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Substitutions go ahead eagles: at minute 46 C. Twigt came in and E. Linthorst went out., at minute 60 O. Antman came in and B. Adekanye went out., at minute 60 M. Suray came in and S. Tengstedt went out., at minute 60 F. Stokkers came in and V. Edvardsen went out., at minute 81 G. Nauber came in and J. Amofa went out.
Substitutions willem ii: at minute 77 J. Bokila came in and K. Vaesen went out., at minute 87 V. Vermeulen came in and M. Tirpan went out., at minute 90 J. Mathijsen came in and N. Doodeman went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Willem II
Titulares:
GO Ahead Eagles
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