Vitesse edges FC Eindhoven in a tight encounter
Arnhem, Netherlands. Vitesse emerged victorious over FC Eindhoven with a 1-0 win at the GelreDome in the 4th round of the Eerste Divisie. The match was characterized by tension and a struggle for control, with Vitesse dominating possession (52% to 48%).
The first goal came in the 27th minute when A. Buttner converted a penalty for Vitesse. The match remained close until the 49th minute when B. van Schuppen equalised for FC Eindhoven, also from a penalty. The rest of the match was a battle for supremacy with both teams having their opportunities.
Despite the close score, Vitesse was more decisive in attack, registering 12 shots compared to FC Eindhoven’s 7. However, the difference in shots on target was minimal (1 to 3). Vitesse’s victory was due in part to their greater efficiency in the opponent’s box, but also to their defensive solidity, which managed to contain FC Eindhoven’s attacks.
The game was marked by several yellow cards: M. Tielemans (Vitesse) received a yellow card in the 36th minute, while S. Simons (FC Eindhoven) received his in the 75th. G. Van Zwam also saw a yellow card in the 90th minute for Vitesse.
Substitutions fc eindhoven: at minute 59 R. Janga came in and H. Deenen went out., at minute 59 T. Douglas came in and L. Verheij went out., at minute 83 A. El Bouchataoui came in and D. Huisman went out.
Substitutions vitesse: at minute 74 E. Cornelisse came in and I. Yegoian went out., at minute 74 T. Gudelj came in and A. Visser went out., at minute 74 G. de Regt came in and M. Jonathans went out., at minute 82 J. Koller came in and M. Tielemans went out., at minute 90 M. Steffen came in and G. Van Zwam went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Vitesse
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FC Eindhoven
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