After Arghana was substituted at the end of the first half, Go Ahead Eagles entered the second half with a defensive strategy.
They wanted to maintain their 2-0 lead in the first leg of the play-off final against FC Volendam at the Kras Stadion.
Coach Eric Ten Haag instructed the players to close down spaces and not give the opponent any chance to bounce back.
However, FC Volendam did not give up easily.
They knew that a loss at home would make their promotion chances even slimmer.
With a spirit of revenge, they continued to pressure Go Ahead Eagles' defense, which started to show signs of being overwhelmed by the continuous onslaught.
In the 63rd minute,
Go Ahead Eagles' defense finally collapsed.
A cross from the right side was met with a powerful header by Volendam's star striker, Brandley Kuwas.
The ball flew into the bottom corner of the net, unstoppable for Go Ahead Eagles' goalkeeper.
The score changed to 2-1, and Volendam grew more confident.
The pressure mounted, and Go Ahead Eagles began to lose their composure.
They were trapped in Volendam's increasingly aggressive attacks.
In the 81st minute, disaster truly struck.
A communication error between the defenders and the goalkeeper caused the ball to fall to Raymond Fafiani's feet.
Without hesitation, Raymond Fafiani took a shot at the empty net, and the ball smoothly found the back of the net.
The score was now 2-2!
Go Ahead Eagles tried to respond, but time was running out.
The referee blew the final whistle, and the first leg of the play-off final ended in a 2-2 draw.
FC Volendam's players celebrated as if they had already won the match, while Go Ahead Eagles' players could only stare blankly at the field.
Eric Ten Haag appeared frustrated.
The lead they had held on to had vanished in the second half.
Now, everything would be decided in the second leg at De Adelaarshorst. The pressure was mounting.
Could Go Ahead Eagles bounce back and secure their promotion ticket in front of their own fans?
Only one match remained this season.
Arghana needed to adjust his physical condition and recharge his energy!
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Training has two meanings, the first is to increase strength, and the second is to maintain condition.
At this stage, it's unrealistic to expect training to increase strength in a short period of time.
It's better to adjust the condition for optimal performance.
Arghana learned with an open mind and paid more attention to the balance between work and rest.
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Every night after returning to his apartment, in between his activities of watching clips of professional players, he would call his parents and chat with them.
Due to the time difference, he never took the initiative to contact them at night.
Instead, it was always his parents who called to offer encouragement.
The communication with his family and their support made Arghana's heart stronger!
1.5 years of hard work in the Netherlands were finally beginning to bear fruit.
1.5 years of building from scratch, and now it was time to reap the success!
The weekend had arrived, and the final match of the Eerste Divisie was scheduled as planned.
Dutch media were still not paying much attention to the Eerste Divisie promotion race, as even Eredivisie teams might not be too concerned.
However, this was a crucial match for every Go Ahead Eagles fan!
On this day, the club announced that season ticket holders could bring their family or friends to watch the match for free, as long as they entered the stadium together!
There was no doubt, Go Ahead Eagles were building momentum for their home match against FC Volendam!
De Adelaarshorst stadium, with a capacity of only 8,000, was packed with spectators that afternoon.
FULL HOUSE!
FC Volendam arrived with over a thousand supporters.
They thought that their numbers were enough to rival Go Ahead Eagles' fan group at De Adelaarshorst.
Naive, so naive!
In this match, almost every Go Ahead Eagles fan entered the stadium to support their team!
Almost 6,000 supporters shouted chants for Go Ahead Eagles, creating an incredible atmosphere!
For Go Ahead Eagles, winning this match wasn't just about promotion to the Eredivisie.
It was a dream that had been delayed for 17 years!
Since the last time they played in the top tier in 1996, they had been struggling to return.
Every season was full of hope and disappointment, but now, just one step away from ending that long wait.
If they managed to win and promote, it would be a historic moment that all Go Ahead Eagles fans would remember!
Deniz Türüç and his teammates, who had long been with the club, felt an extremely emotional moment.
This was the first time they had seen such an atmosphere throughout their careers!
When Arghana stepped onto the pitch wearing the number 33 jersey, he took a few deep breaths to calm himself.
It was the first time he had played in front of so many spectators, and the roaring cheers made his head ring.
However, after taking a deep breath and pushing away the distracting thoughts, Arghana began to focus fully on the match with a serious expression, slowly easing his nervousness.
Eric Ten Haag remained sharp in his suit and leather shoes.
His hairstyle today was neatly styled and classy.
Before the match started, he confidently approached the visiting coach of FC Volendam, Hans de Koning, for a handshake.
After exchanging greetings, they embraced and parted ways.
This moment seemed to show the sportsmanship and attitude that a head coach should have.
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"Good afternoon, everyone! On this bright Sunday afternoon, we will witness the second and final leg of the play-off final of the 2012-2013 Eerste Divisie season!
After a full season of struggle, the Eerste Divisie has finally reached its climax!
SC Cambuur has secured the championship and promotion to the Eredivisie early.
However, the battle for second place is still very tight and will be contested here at De Adelaarshorst!
Go Ahead Eagles will face FC Volendam in the second leg of the play-off final!
With an aggregate score of 2-2 from the first leg, Go Ahead Eagles has a slight advantage.
They can promote to Eredivisie if they win or draw with no more than 2 goals conceded.
Looking at the performance over the last two months, Go Ahead Eagles is clearly the most shining team.
They have been unbeaten in their last nine matches, with seven wins and two draws!
One player who has stood out is the young Asian striker, Arghana!
This young striker has spent 1.5 years in the Go Ahead Eagles academy and was almost released by the club last summer due to his perceived lack of contribution.
However, when the attack line faced a crisis, Arghana stepped forward, scoring eight goals and two assists in the last nine matches!
In total, he contributed directly to ten goals and even became the match-winner in six of them!
Some Dutch media even joked:
'If Go Ahead Eagles could hold on for the first 80 minutes, it was because of the team's strength.
But if they win in the last 10 minutes, it's all thanks to Arghana!'
If Go Ahead Eagles wins today, it will be a little miracle in Dutch football history!
I'm sure today's match at De Adelaarshorst will be truly extraordinary!"
The match is about to begin, let's watch how the destiny battle between the two teams unfolds!
Before the players take their positions, the Go Ahead Eagles players form a circle.
Captain Xandro Schenk looked majestic today, like a mighty lion.
After giving a motivational speech to the team, all the players simultaneously shouted for victory!
Then, Schenk gave a high-five to each teammate one by one!
After receiving a boost of motivation from their captain, the Go Ahead Eagles players were filled with determination and fighting spirit!
The battle for promotion is just ahead!