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GO Ahead Eagles Stun Utrecht 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Utrecht

1–2

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GO Ahead Eagles

May 26, 2024

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May 26, 2024 · AET

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GO Ahead Eagles stunned Utrecht with a 2-1 victory in a hard-fought Eredivisie encounter. Despite trailing early on, the Eagles managed to turn the game around with an own goal by N. Viergever and a decisive late goal from J. Kramer. Utrecht struggled after O. Fraulo was sent off in the 86th minute, leaving them a man short for the remainder of the match.

Key Facts

• Final score: Utrecht 1–2 GO Ahead Eagles
• N. Viergever (Utrecht) opened the scoring in the 31st minute
• GO Ahead Eagles equalized through an own goal by N. Viergever in the 90th minute
• J. Kramer (GO Ahead Eagles) scored the winner in the 117th minute
• O. Fraulo (Utrecht) was sent off in the 86th minute

Lineups

Utrecht

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 V. Barkas (G)
5 H. ter Avest (D)
34 R. Flamingo (D)
24 N. Viergever (D)
16 S. El Karouani (D)
8 O. Fraulo (M)
6 C. Bozdoğan (M)
10 T. Booth (M)
18 J. Toornstra (M)
26 O. Boussaid (M)
9 S. Lammers (F)

Substitutes

23 N. Vesterlund
7 V. Jensen
2 M. van der Maarel
37 I. Lidberg
77 O. Romeny
17 J. Okkels
3 M. van der Hoorn
31 M. Branderhorst
46 S. Andersen
14 Zidane Iqbal
44 J. Mukeh
11 M. Azarkan

GO Ahead Eagles

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 J. de Lange (G)
2 M. Deijl (D)
3 G. Nauber (D)
4 J. Kramer (D)
5 B. Kuipers (D)
8 E. Linthorst (M)
10 P. Rommens (M)
11 B. Adekanye (M)
7 S. Tengstedt (M)
29 J. Breum (M)
16 V. Edvardsen (F)

Substitutes

27 F. Stokkers
32 T. Baeten
15 D. James
25 J. Amofa
28 P. Saathof
21 E. Llansana
22 E. Mulder
30 S. Jansen
20 X. Blomme
24 L. Everink

Timeline

20' Utrecht Card · Yellow Card

T. Booth

Foul
31' Utrecht Goal · Normal Goal

N. Viergever
37' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card

V. Edvardsen

Foul
44' Utrecht Card · Yellow Card

N. Viergever

Foul
65' Utrecht subst · Substitution 1

Off: T. Booth · On: Niklas Vesterlund
67' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 1

Off: Gerrit Nauber · On: F. Stokkers
76' Utrecht subst · Substitution 2

Off: Jens Toornstra · On: V. Jensen
84' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 2

Off: J. Breum · On: T. Baeten
86' Utrecht Card · Red Card

O. Fraulo

Foul
87' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card

Jeffrey de Lange

Argument
90'+1 GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Own Goal

N. Viergever
90'+4 GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card

J. Kramer

Foul
90' Utrecht subst · Substitution 3

Off: C. Bozdogan · On: M. van der Maarel
90' Utrecht subst · Substitution 4

Off: O. Boussaid · On: I. Lidberg
98' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 3

Off: B. Adekanye · On: D. James
114' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card

T. Baeten

Foul
117' Utrecht Card · Yellow Card

S. El Karouani

Foul
117' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal

J. Kramer · Assist: P. Rommens
120'+6 GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card

F. Stokkers

Time wasting
120' Utrecht subst · Substitution 5

Off: H. ter Avest · On: O. ter Haar Romeny
120' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 4

Off: V. Edvardsen · On: J. Amofa

Match Stats

Stat	Utrecht	GO Ahead Eagles
Fouls	11	13
Pass Accuracy	71%	80%
Offsides	2	0
Red Cards	1	0
Total Shots	22	31
Corners	11	7
Total Passes	466	686
Yellow Cards	3	5
Blocked Shots	5	11
Shots on Target	8	9
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	9	11
Possession	41%	59%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	333	551
Shots Inside Box	17	15
Saves	8	7
Shots Outside Box	5	16

Key Match Notes

▸ N. Viergever's own goal in the 90th minute marked a turning point, leveling the game and boosting GO Ahead Eagles' morale
▸ The red card to O. Fraulo in the 86th minute left Utrecht a man short, giving GO Ahead Eagles a significant advantage and leading to their eventual victory