Go Ahead Eagles secured a commanding 3-1 victory over ADO Den Haag at De Adelaarshorst, with Søren Tengstedt putting in a standout performance to earn the man of the match award. The hosts controlled the game despite seeing less of the ball, taking the lead before half-time and then pulling clear in the second half. Tengstedt was a constant threat throughout, helping Eagles register five shots on target from their 11 attempts. ADO had more possession and fashioned more chances overall with 16 shots, but could only convert once. The visitors started brightly enough but couldn't make their dominance count. An early ADO goal kept them in it at one stage, yet Eagles' clinical finishing proved the difference. With the Eredivisie season taking shape, this was a big three points for the home side and a timely reminder of their quality in front of goal.
The Matchup
Go Ahead Eagles 3-1 ADO Den Haag was the final score at De Adelaarshorst, in a game where Go Ahead Eagles did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Go Ahead Eagles also had the better share of the ball, holding 47% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 11 attempts from Go Ahead Eagles against 16 from ADO Den Haag over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Go Ahead Eagles, and ADO Den Haag pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38' | Go Ahead Eagles | Goal — S. Tengstedt (assist: A. Sampsted) | 1-0 | |
| 44' | Go Ahead Eagles | Julius Dirksen | 1-0 | |
| 61' | ADO Den Haag | Substitution — D. van Mieghem on, I. de Ruijter off | 1-0 | |
| 61' | ADO Den Haag | Substitution — J. Zamburek on, F. de Bruin off | 1-0 | |
| 64' | Go Ahead Eagles | Goal — V. Edvardsen (assist: S. Tengstedt) | 2-0 | |
| 66' | ADO Den Haag | Substitution — S. Sylla on, M. Waem off | 2-0 | |
| 66' | ADO Den Haag | Substitution — Y. Eduardo on, J. Bal off | 2-0 | |
| 67' | Go Ahead Eagles | Substitution — E. Flataker on, O. Sivertsen off | 2-0 | |
| 71' | ADO Den Haag | Substitution — N. Thomas on, J. Hawkins off | 2-0 | |
| 76' | Go Ahead Eagles | Substitution — J. Dirksen on, G. van Zwam off | 2-0 | |
| 76' | Go Ahead Eagles | Substitution — M. Meulensteen on, Y. Salah Rahmouni off | 2-0 | |
| 76' | Go Ahead Eagles | Substitution — V. Edvardsen on, S. I. Sigurdarson off | 2-0 | |
| 78' | ADO Den Haag | Goal — E. Rottier (assist: M. Hokke) | 2-1 | |
| 82' | ADO Den Haag | Evan Rottier | 2-1 | |
| 83' | ADO Den Haag | Juho Kilo | 2-1 | |
| 89' | Go Ahead Eagles | Substitution — S. Tengstedt on, T. Baeten off | 2-1 | |
| 90' | Go Ahead Eagles | Goal — S. I. Sigurdarson (assist: D. James) | 3-1 |
Go Ahead Eagles vs ADO Den Haag Lineups
Looking Ahead
Go Ahead Eagles does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes away at AZ Alkmaar, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles going to play at 29 August 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.
ADO Den Haag, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at Feyenoord, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Feyenoord vs ADO Den Haag going to play at 30 August 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.