Go in front of Eagles Win the first KNVB Bekry in History after defeating AZ in Penalty
Go in front of Eagles won their first title of KNVB Bekr in club history after defeating AZ 4-2 in penalties in Monday’s final in Rotterdam.
Captain Jordy Clasie out because of the damage and return of the center Alexandre penetra suspended Manager Maarten Martens called the 18-year-old Kees Smit and veteran Bruno Martins India to fill the gaps.
Go in front of eagles Chief Paul Simonis had to do without Danish Starlet Jacob Breum and Indonesian internationals Dean JamesAs in weeks ago, and the hand begins to Milan Smit AND ASKE ADELGAARD.

A quick phase of the rapid opening saw both sides move up to the field urgently in a selling de quip. Norwegian David Moller Wolfe took the first goal in the goal when Eagles’ defense left it alone, after which the former spurs of the spurs Parrott tested Jari they buses with a bent attempt. The Belgian stopper just took his fingers on him, and Parrott’s attempt only found the post.
A late push from go in front of the eagles got Victor Edvardsen a great opportunity after 37 minutes but the Swedish striker returned in the middle middle could not finish 1-in-1 with Roma-Jaace-ODRO owner. Two little chances were followed for the eagles, but the parties headed half a while.
Judge Danny Mackelie temporarily suspended the game after supporters of Eagles Go Ahead had launched fireworks. The match itself caught fire immediately after resumption when Joris Kramer wrong his attempt to clear the ball, instead of violating Az Winger Ernest poku. After consulting with VAR, Mackelie put the ball in the penalty spot – the first time he had been given a penalty at the KNVB Beker final in 23 years.
Troy Parrott lost the penalty, but a fast -defined hanging goes before Winger Eagles Mathis Suraay To get into the box in advance before touching the ball, causing Mackelie to put the ball back in place for a comeback. Parrott would not lose this second option and would set AZ 1-0 after 54 minutes.
Emphasizing playing on the counter, AZ withdrew to form a set protective front, which would not allow Eagles to play their usual brand, free flow, creative football.
Late drama
REPLACEMENT Soren Sedestedt He took a great chance to equalize to go ahead of Eagles just seconds after he came, but Dane could not finish his opportunity in front of an open network after Owusu-Oruro had rushed out of his box. Jari de Busser made himself the hero of Dewenter shortly after, making two essential savings in the closing stages.
Oscar Petterssson He took a late chance, late to light in Owusu-Ouro, but the 20-year-old brought out a wonderful reflex to deny Swedes a dramatic draw.
Go in front of Eagles ended up taking another golden opportunity deep at damage time – AZ midfielder Colleagues co -workers Oversees a pull on his shirt and treated the ball in the middle of the air, making Mackelie give a second hook of the game. Captain Eagles Mats Deijl He got up and did not disappoint, putting his side back in the game in the 99th minute.

As the extra time began in Rotterdam, AZ took most of the chances with Eagles defender Gerrit Nauber almost firing the ball by passing his goalkeeper, and Zico buurmeester Shooting the ball slightly over De Busser’s grass, but it was the Petterson of Eagles who took the greatest opportunity to put his side forward. The Swedish winger bowed the ball a little further away from the distant post of Owusu-Oturo, holding the score at 1-1 before going to rest.
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Eagles striker Milan Smit took an open chance for the 2-1 end in the 119th minute, but the 22-year-old could not get his target effort. Mexx Meerdink Then he took the last opportunity of his team, but again found Jari de Busser on his way.
A late penalty scream did not result in a third day of the day for AZ, resulting in penalties to decide who would win the 106th KNVB Beker final.
Prominent Belgian de Busser’s stopper first struck as he rescued the third hit of AZ by Zico Buurmeester in the left -hand corner of the goalkeeper. De Busser can’t stop while escaping Mayckel LahdoThe punishment and fourth of Az, putting his side at the point of match. Julius Dirksen He got up to go before the fourth Eagles and converted, donating his first big trophy in nearly 100 years.
Go ahead of Eagles won their first KNVB Bekry in their first final since 1965. With the Cup victory, Go Ahead Eagles will appear in the UEFA Europa League league stage for their first European draw in the club’s history.
