Professional ShotsSøren Tengstedt is disillusioned after a missed alternative
NOS Voetbal•gisteren, 20:28
Go Forward Eagles didn’t get previous Norwegian SK Brann within the second qualifying spherical of the Convention League. The workforce from Deventer performed effectively at instances and had just a few clear-cut probabilities, however failed to attain (0-0).
It was the primary European match within the Adelaarshorst in virtually sixty years. The stadium was offered out and the viewers made a optimistic assertion by producing plenty of noise.
“It is all the time nice right here, whether or not you are taking part in within the Eredivisie, First Division or Convention League,” stated captain Mats Deijl afterwards. “They all the time give power and at the moment it helped us once more.”
The return leg is in Bergen on Thursday 1 August. If Go Forward makes it by way of, Valur or St. Mirren await within the subsequent spherical. The primary duel between the Icelanders and the Scots additionally led to 0-0.
Excellent Adekanye
Go Forward Eagles began the match in opposition to Brann with out a few of final season’s key gamers, Willum Willumson (Birmingham Metropolis), Philippe Rommens (Ferencvaros) and Bas Kuipers (FC Twente) all made good transfers in current weeks.
ANPBobby Adekanye crosses
Coach René Hake additionally left to change into Erik ten Hag’s assistant at Manchester United. His successor, Paul Simonis, made his official debut as coach of Go Forward Eagles in opposition to Brann.
Winger Bobby Adekanye stayed and made his presence felt within the first half. He ready Go Forward’s first probability after fifteen minutes by placing Søren Tengstedt in a promising place, however the Dane’s shot was straight on the keeper.
Adekanye himself was then harmful twice, however each of his photographs went simply vast.
Watch the reactions of coach Paul Simonis and captain Mats Deijl after the match:
Go Forward sees alternatives after 0-0 in opposition to Brann: ‘Nicely-defended, nonetheless every little thing to play for’
The second half passed off at a slower tempo. Go Forward Eagles has simply began getting ready for the brand new season, whereas Brann has already performed half a season. In Norway, the soccer competitors is performed per calendar yr.
Each groups appeared unable to create good probabilities, though it was Adekanye who got here shut once more. After virtually eighty minutes he dribbled dangerously into the penalty space, however didn’t push the ball previous the keeper.
“We had the very best probabilities and will have gained with a bit extra luck,” stated coach Simonis afterwards. “However it was shut.”
Simply earlier than the top, Go Forward suffered a setback. Eric Llansana was proven the crimson card after he had introduced down an opponent who had damaged by way of and must miss the return match in Norway in seven days.
