Go Ahead Eagles failed to advance to the Europa League playoffs after a goalless draw with Braga at De Adelaarshorst Stadium, Netherlands, early Friday morning WIB.
Indonesian national team player Dean James started the match and played until the final minutes for the hosts.
The Eagles needed a win to maintain their chances of progressing to the next round. In this precarious situation, coach Melvin Boel once again trusted Dean James to fill the left-back position from the start.
The Eagles attempted to pressure Braga's defense from the opening minute. However, the visitors managed to create the more dangerous chances first.
In the 22nd minute, Jean Baptiste Gorby fired a shot that threatened the Eagles' goal, but was saved by goalkeeper Jari De Busser.
The hosts responded through Evert Linthorst and Mathis Surray, but both failed to convert their efforts into goals.
