Go Ahead Eagles earn gritty point as late chances saved | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Go Ahead Eagles and AZ drew 0-0 at De Adelaarshorst. In the eighth minute, Rome Owusu-Oduro saved a close-range header to keep the visitors level. After the restart, AZ's pressure grew, with Jari de Busser denying efforts from Weslley Patati (49.) and Kees Smit (77.). AZ produced 23 attempts and 10 corners but managed only four shots on target, which matched the Supereagles' total. The Supereagles stay 11th and visit Sparta Rotterdam next, while AZ remain sixth and host FC Twente next.

Player of the Match: Rome Owusu-Oduro made four saves, including two vital stops in second half stoppage time, to secure AZ a point.

Stat of the Match: AZ registered 10 corners, highlighting prolonged second half territory without the finish to match.

Three Things We Learned: Jari de Busser's reflexes kept the Supereagles steady, with four saves and two punches. AZ's shot volume was high at 23 attempts but accuracy lagged at 17.4%. Aerially, the Supereagles won 68.4% of duels and produced 43 clearances, underpinning the clean sheet.