Match report

GO Ahead Eagles Defeats Feyenoord 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash

GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles
2–1
FT
Feyenoord
Feyenoord
Nov 9, 2025

GO Ahead Eagles secured a remarkable 2-1 victory over Feyenoord on Saturday, showcasing tenacious defending and clinical finishing. The hosts capitalized early with a penalty from M. Deijl and later extended their lead through D. James' goal. Despite T. Watanabe's late effort for Feyenoord, GO Ahead Eagles held firm to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • GO Ahead Eagles secured a 2-1 victory over Feyenoord in the Eredivisie.
  • • M. Deijl scored a penalty for GO Ahead Eagles at minute 13.
  • • D. James extended the lead to 2-0 with a goal at minute 86.
  • • T. Watanabe pulled one back for Feyenoord with a normal goal at minute 89.

Lineups

GO Ahead Eagles

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 J. De Busser (G)
  • 2 M. Deijl (D)
  • 21 M. Meulensteen (D)
  • 4 J. Kramer (D)
  • 5 D. James (D)
  • 6 C. Twigt (M)
  • 34 Y. Salah Rahmouni (M)
  • 18 R. Margaret (M)
  • 24 K. Goudmijn (M)
  • 17 M. Suray (M)
  • 9 M. Smit (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Plogmann
  • 8 E. Linthorst
  • 11 O. Sivertsen
  • 14 O. Pettersson
  • 15 R. Weijenberg
  • 20 X. Blomme
  • 23 T. Baeten
  • 25 G. van Zwam
  • 26 J. Dirksen
  • 27 F. Stokkers
  • 32 O. Boakye
  • 33 N. Verdoni

Feyenoord

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 T. Wellenreuther (G)
  • 26 G. Read (D)
  • 21 A. Ahmedhodzic (D)
  • 4 T. Watanabe (D)
  • 5 G. Smal (D)
  • 40 L. Valente (M)
  • 8 Q. Timber (M)
  • 23 A. Hadj Moussa (M)
  • 10 C. Larin (M)
  • 16 L. Sauer (M)
  • 9 A. Ueda (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 L. Bossin
  • 37 M. Berger
  • 2 B. Nieuwkoop
  • 43 J. Plug
  • 30 J. Lotomba
  • 28 O. Targhalline
  • 14 S. Steijn
  • 32 A. Sliti
  • 27 G. Diarra
  • 11 G. Borges
  • 17 C. Tengstedt

Timeline

  1. Feyenoord
    10' Feyenoord Card · Yellow Card
    L. Valente

    Foul

  2. GO Ahead Eagles
    13' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Penalty
    M. Deijl
  3. GO Ahead Eagles
    45'+1 GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    R. Margaret

    Foul

  4. Feyenoord
    46' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Larin · On: S. Steijn
  5. Feyenoord
    46' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Sauer · On: A. Sliti
  6. GO Ahead Eagles
    50' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    M. Deijl

    Foul

  7. GO Ahead Eagles
    66' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Margaret · On: O. Sivertsen
  8. GO Ahead Eagles
    66' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Goudmijn · On: J. Dirksen
  9. Feyenoord
    77' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Read · On: B. Nieuwkoop
  10. GO Ahead Eagles
    86' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    D. James · Assist: M. Suray
  11. Feyenoord
    89' Feyenoord Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Watanabe

Match Stats

Stat GO Ahead Eagles Feyenoord
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 76% 84%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 21
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 356 536
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 9
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 1.67 2.68
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 272 452
Shots Inside Box 4 16
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ GO Ahead Eagles took an early lead through M. Deijl's penalty in the 13th minute, setting the tone of the match.
  • ▸ D. James' goal at the 86th minute effectively sealed GO Ahead Eagles’ victory despite Feyenoord’s late push.