ADO Den Haag has reached the semi-finals of the play-offs on the expense of De Graafschap. The group from The Hague managed to take a 2-0 lead earlier than half time, however noticed the Superboeren come alongside within the second act. Due to a victory (2-3) in Doetinchem earlier this week, the yellow and inexperienced group got here out on prime and have been thus assured of a spot within the semi-finals.
Head coach Darije Kalezic entered with the identical eleven names as in Doetinchem. There was just one change within the match choice. Kursad Surmeli was match sufficient to play once more, however for that motive he needed to begin from the bench.
ADO Den Haag began the primary half much less aggressively than final Tuesday in Doetinchem. Not surprisingly, the primary purpose try got here from the guests. Nonetheless, this was very straightforward prey for Marsman. The residents of The Hague allowed the Superboers to rise many times, till they noticed a chance to interrupt out. Inside fifteen minutes the house group was in a position to rating its first likelihood. Nonetheless, De Graafschap’s closing publish additionally managed to save lots of Van Mieghem’s effort. ADO Den Haag instantly elevated the stress within the enemy sixteen-meter space, however the away group managed to efficiently clear the ball.
And so the primary half progressed, by which little modified when it comes to play, however ADO Den Haag might develop into very harmful with the possibilities they acquired. Veerman thus put Schalk in a scoring place. Sadly, the attacker noticed his slider disappear narrowly extensive of the purpose. ADO Den Haag was instantly near the opening purpose. Not a lot later it fell. Absalem entered into a mix with Van Mieghem, so he reached Schalk with a excessive cross and shot the ball with conviction in opposition to the ropes: 1-0!
The house group grew within the match, turned fiercer and at instances entered into very good combos. However would it not nonetheless be doable to enter halftime with a snug 2-0 lead? The reply to that was sure. After greater than half an hour of play, Schalk was once more correct, this time heading within the second purpose from Hague from a nook from Van Mieghem. De Graafschap did one thing again with a header at Hillen’s purpose, however this time Marsman was not shocked. ADO Den Haag subsequently already had one foot within the semi-finals of the play-offs by half time.
Just one minute into the second half when the match needed to be stopped once more. Not like final Tuesday, the rationale was much less “concerned” this time. So many fireworks have been set off within the away part that referee Bos determined that play couldn’t proceed at the moment, partly as a result of well being and poor visibility within the stadium.
When the match resumed, Schalk was instantly near his hat trick. After the nice particular person motion he actually deserved this, however keeper Jansen put a cease to it. ADO Den Haag nonetheless had much less ball possession than De Graafschap and that went properly for a very long time, till Seuntjes nonetheless discovered the online after 67 minutes of play. After Marsman managed to deflect Brittijn’s header, the rebound was for Seuntjes to faucet in: 1-2. Colleague Warmerdam was near the equalizer, however hit the aspect internet. With a two-goal distinction, ADO Den Haag labored in the direction of the ultimate part of the match, however the margin turned smaller when captain Fortes was in a position to degree De Graafschap from a nook: 2-2.
The stress on ADO Den Haag elevated, particularly after they needed to play with ten males, after Absalem obtained his two yellow playing cards of the match and subsequently needed to go away the sphere with a pink card. It was nonetheless greater than ten minutes for the house group to complete. All the pieces was carried out to take care of the 2-2 rating they usually succeeded, permitting ADO Den Haag to arrange for the semi-finals of the play-offs. It’s not but identified who the opponent can be subsequent Wednesday within the Bingoal Stadium. The match begins at 6.45 pm. Ticket gross sales will begin after the opponent is lastly identified.
Traits
ADO The Hague – De Graafschap 2-2 (2-0)
Rating development: 23. Schalk 1-0, 32. Schalk 2-0, 67. Seuntjes 2-1, 74. Fortes 2-2
Referee: Bos
Line-up ADO The Hague: Martian; Asante (68. Koudossou), Siereveld, Esajas (90. Van Hintum), Waem, Absalem; Vlak, Vigen (76. De Bruin), Schalk; Veerman © (68. Van der Sande), Van Mieghem (90. Surmeli)
De Graafschap line-up: Jansen; Fortes ©, Hardeman, Schenk, Hillen (63. Mahi); Flakus Bosilj (G. Büttner) , Warmerdam, Kaak, A. Büttner; Brittij