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GO Ahead Eagles beats Sparta Rotterdam in a tight match
Rotterdam, Netherlands – GO Ahead Eagles defeated Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 in a thrilling match that took place at the Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel. The match was marked by intensity and the fight for possession of the ball, with Sparta Rotterdam dominating this aspect with 57% compared to GO Ahead Eagles’ 43%.
The first goal came in the 21st minute, scored by J. Breum, who took advantage of a pass from A. Adelgaard to put his team ahead. Sparta Rotterdam tried to react, but couldn’t find the way to goal in the first half.
In the second half, GO Ahead Eagles extended their lead in the 53rd minute thanks to a goal by V. Edvardsen. Sparta Rotterdam, however, did not give up and managed to reduce the deficit in the 80th minute with a goal by S. Mito, assisted by J. Baas.
Despite Sparta Rotterdam’s reaction, GO Ahead Eagles managed to hold on to the victory, adding three important points to their fight for the top positions in the standings.
Match Statistics:
* Possession: Sparta Rotterdam 57%, GO Ahead Eagles 43%
* Shots: Sparta Rotterdam 16 (7 on target, 7 off target), GO Ahead Eagles 16 (3 on target, 9 off target)
* Corners: Sparta Rotterdam 5, GO Ahead Eagles 13
* Fouls: Sparta Rotterdam 6, GO Ahead Eagles 9
* Yellow Cards: Sparta Rotterdam 1, GO Ahead Eagles 1
Key events of the match:
* Minute 18: Yellow card for A. Adelgaard (GO Ahead Eagles).
* Minute 21: Goal by J. Breum (GO Ahead Eagles), assisted by A. Adelgaard.
* Minute 53: Goal by V. Edvardsen (GO Ahead Eagles).
* Minute 57: Yellow card for M. Eerdhuijzen (Sparta Rotterdam).
* Minute 80: Goal by S. Mito (Sparta Rotterdam), assisted by J. Baas.
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Substitutions sparta rotterdam: at minute 46 C. Brym came in and T. Lauritsen went out., at minute 46 Metinho came in and P. Clement went out., at minute 46 J. Kitolano came in and A. Verschueren went out., at minute 67 M. Kleijn came in and D. van der Kust went out., at minute 78 S. Mito came in and M. Nassoh went out.
Substitutions go ahead eagles: at minute 58 M. Suray came in and J. Breum went out., at minute 69 S. Tengstedt came in and B. Adekanye went out., at minute 69 J. Dirksen came in and A. Adelgaard went out., at minute 79 M. Smit came in and V. Edvardsen went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sparta Rotterdam
Titulares:
GO Ahead Eagles
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