Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Go Ahead Eagles get the match underway!

2.56 0-0

Brynjar Skarphédinsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonatan Thern. Jonatan Thern whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Sanhueza. Carlos Sanhueza directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!

10.13 0-0

Nabil Vercammen threads the ball through to Jonatan Thern. Jonatan Thern lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Sanhueza. Carlos Sanhueza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Dennis Van De Ouweland.

12.51 0-0

Sjaak Koeman kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Sanhueza. Carlos Sanhueza tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!

14.10 0-0

Mauricio Nieto threads the ball through to Mauro Nista. Mauro Nista brings the ball forward. Mauro Nista shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Callum McStay.

15.04 0-0

Brynjar Skarphédinsson knocks the ball forward to Carlos Sanhueza. Carlos Sanhueza shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!

22.16 0-0

Sjaak Koeman brings the ball forward. Sjaak Koeman tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Dennis Van De Ouweland manages to gather it comfortably.

27.03 0-0

Fredrik Insley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brynjar Skarphédinsson. Brynjar Skarphédinsson sees space and advances. Brynjar Skarphédinsson knocks in a cross ball towards Jonatan Thern. Jonatan Thern is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

30.35 0-0

Mauricio Nieto makes a probing pass to Wout Luijpers. Wout Luijpers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez plays a perfect one-two with Johan Langerak and rushes in on goal... Patricio Menendez tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!

33.26 0-0

Brynjar Skarphédinsson chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Sanhueza. Carlos Sanhueza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kurt van Gastel.

36.24 0-0

Ulrich de Jong makes a probing pass to Johan Langerak. Johan Langerak knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

38.31 0-0

Brynjar Skarphédinsson catches Mauro Nista on the ankles. Brynjar Skarphédinsson is warned by the referee! Mauro Nista hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

42.52 0-0

Ulrich de Jong barges into Sjaak Koeman. The referee calls over Ulrich de Jong and warns him to calm down! Sjaak Koeman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

45.00 0-0

The referee blows for the end of the first half

45.00 0-0

The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen get the second half underway!

47.32 0-0

Wout Luijpers makes a probing pass to Johan Langerak. Johan Langerak shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Callum McStay manages to gather it comfortably.

49.30 0-0

Lucas Markic threads the ball through to Brynjar Skarphédinsson. Brynjar Skarphédinsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonatan Thern. Jonatan Thern lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Sanhueza. Carlos Sanhueza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!

51.14 0-0

Patricio Menendez clumsily knocks into Victor Pardo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Victor Pardo stretches but gets up unharmed.

54.43 1-0

Mohammed Ikpeba chips the ball to his team mate, Sjaak Koeman. Sjaak Koeman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonatan Thern. Jonatan Thern whips in a cross ball towards Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!

57.33 1-0

Victor Pardo threads the ball through to Sjaak Koeman. Sjaak Koeman makes a probing pass to Jonatan Thern. Jonatan Thern knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thijs Paauwe.

59.47 1-0

Mauro Nista barges into Brynjar Skarphédinsson. The referee calls over Mauro Nista and warns him to calm down! Brynjar Skarphédinsson runs off the knock.

65.42 1-0

Wout Luijpers surges forward with the ball. Wout Luijpers goes all the way! Wout Luijpers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Callum McStay manages to gather it comfortably.

67.23 1-0

Mohammed Ikpeba makes a probing pass to Brynjar Skarphédinsson. Brynjar Skarphédinsson chips the ball to his team mate, Jonatan Thern. Jonatan Thern knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

72.19 1-0

Brynjar Skarphédinsson makes a simple pass to Carlos Sanhueza. Carlos Sanhueza knocks the ball forward to Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!

75.57 1-0

Ulrich de Jong chips the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Bakkati. Bjšrn Bakkati knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Callum McStay is on top of it.

77.51 1-0

Brynjar Skarphédinsson chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Sanhueza. Carlos Sanhueza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

78.17 1-0

Fredrik Insley plays a long ball forward. Alan Ferdinand tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!

79.12 1-0

Sjaak Koeman catches Ulrich de Jong on the ankles. Sjaak Koeman is warned by the referee! Ulrich de Jong hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

81.16 1-0

NEC Nijmegen are easily keeping Go Ahead Eagles at bay, but can't capitalise on it.

85.55 1-0

Fredrik Insley comes in with a late challenge on Patricio Menendez. Fredrik Insley is shown the yellow card! Patricio Menendez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.

87.01 1-0

Thijs Paauwe kicks a strong pass forward to Mauro Nista. Mauro Nista takes it forward alone. Mauro Nista knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

89.20 1-0

Mauro Nista makes a probing pass to Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez plays a perfect one-two with Johan Langerak and rushes in on goal... Patricio Menendez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!

90.00 1-0

Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!