Standout star's early header puts Utrecht in control against Go Ahead Eagles | OneFootball

Gjivai Zechiël broke through in the 16th minute with a glancing header, setting Utrecht on course for a 2-0 win over Go Ahead Eagles.

Zechiël timed his run into the box and met Ángel Alarcón's inviting cross, guiding the ball into the bottom corner with a cushioned finish.

He stayed busy between the lines, forcing a low save with a right-footed effort from the centre of the area (31.).

The midfielder then threaded a pass for Yoann Cathline to draw another stop, showing his awareness in transition (62.).

Zechiël finished with three attempts, two on target, plus two key passes and nine successful final third passes, a neat snapshot of how he linked play and arrived to decide the key moment.

Utrecht rise from ninth to seventh and visit PSV next, while the Supereagles host PEC Zwolle.