Match Report


Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem     Helmond SportHelmond Sport
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Robert HeijeR. Heije70
G
captain1
G
60Oliver BreitnerO. Breitner
Ger ElzingaG. Elzinga67
D
2
D
70Mohammed GrimM. Grim
Max ForbesM. Forbes66
D
3
D
64Max HamersM. Hamers
Dennis MolendijkD. Molendijk65
D
4
D
63Gerard BoatengG. Boateng
Fatik MensahF. Mensah62
D
5
D
50Olaf MendesO. Mendes
Albert RobbenA. Robben62
M
6captain
M
62Anthony SikoraA. Sikora
Nelson van der MeerN. van der Meer58
M
7
M
58Johnny KoevermansJ. Koevermans
Don GemmillD. Gemmill58
M
8
M
55Bas NieuwenburgB. Nieuwenburg
Alexander BreyerA. Breyer69
A
9
M
54Andy CaluwéA. Caluwé
Simon JentschS. Jentsch60
A
10
A
71Regilio Van EdeR. Van Ede
Sander Van WanrooyS. Van Wanrooy56
A
11
A
66Kevin BogardeK. Bogarde
 
Jimmy Ben HaddouJ. Ben Haddou65
G
12
A
60Marc RoordaM. Roorda
Adrian PancaroA. Pancaro65
G
13
G
59Jšrg Van RoyJ. Roy
Roel Van RijswijkR. Van Rijswijk59
D
14
A
54Matt MccallM. Mccall

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 15,164 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Regilio Koevermans.


0.00
Helmond Sport start the match!
9.36
Don Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy whips in a cross ball towards Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.37
Don Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.51
Nelson van der Meer chips the ball to his team mate, Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy whips in a cross ball towards Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies well off target!
20.53
With imagination, Don Gemmill picks a pass forward to Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.08
Albert Robben hits a low pass to Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerard Boateng.
22.46
Don Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
26.26
Don Gemmill clumsily knocks into Anthony Sikora. The referee calls over Don Gemmill and shows him a yellow card! Anthony Sikora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.11
Johnny Koevermans darts forward. Johnny Koevermans whips in a cross ball towards Regilio Van Ede. Regilio Van Ede flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.52
Nelson van der Meer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.53
Albert Robben surges forward with the ball. Albert Robben whips in a cross ball towards Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.49
Dennis Molendijk flicks a high pass forward to Albert Robben who brings the ball under control. Albert Robben flicks a high ball forward to Simon Jentsch who takes it down. Simon Jentsch lofts in a cross ball towards Sander Van Wanrooy. Olaf Mendes clumsily knocks into Sander Van Wanrooy. Penalty not given!!
42.13
Anthony Sikora passes the ball forward to Regilio Van Ede. Regilio Van Ede knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.40
Bas Nieuwenburg knocks the ball forward to Regilio Van Ede. Regilio Van Ede knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Vitesse Arnhem kicking off!
60.33
Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Jimmy Ben Haddou replacing Ger Elzinga .
61.42
Albert Robben takes it forward alone. Albert Robben shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.03
Olaf Mendes hits a low pass to Johnny Koevermans. With a delightful solo run, Johnny Koevermans stretches the opposition's defence. Johnny Koevermans knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Heije who gathers it comfortably.
66.28
Dennis Molendijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Robben. Albert Robben makes a probing pass to Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Breitner who gathers it comfortably.
67.46
Albert Robben flicks a high pass forward. Sander Van Wanrooy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sander Van Wanrooy whips in a cross ball towards Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.17
Johnny Koevermans chips the ball to his team mate, Regilio Van Ede. Regilio Van Ede rushes past Jimmy Ben Haddou! Some silky footwork from Regilio Van Ede provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Robert Heije!
72.41
Don Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Breyer controls it well on his chest. Alexander Breyer cuts inside the box! Alexander Breyer shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.36
Dennis Molendijk arcs the ball upfield. Sander Van Wanrooy shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
79.49
Max Forbes receives the ball from a throw-in from Dennis Molendijk. Max Forbes hits a low pass to Albert Robben. Albert Robben threads a neat ball through to Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Max Hamers.
81.45
Albert Robben knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.15
Andy Caluwé flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bogarde. Kevin Bogarde whips in a cross ball towards Regilio Van Ede. Regilio Van Ede makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.04
Johnny Koevermans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Bogarde. Kevin Bogarde whips in a cross ball towards Regilio Van Ede. Regilio Van Ede beats his man to it with a header. Robert Heije picks it out of the air!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Vitesse Arnhem

Helmond Sport
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
9
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
21.9%
47.9%
30.1%

Scorers
Alexander Breyer 35, 72
Simon Jentsch 67
Regilio Van Ede 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Breyer of Vitesse Arnhem

Match Ratings
1.Robert Heije (GK)
6
2.Ger Elzinga (DEF)
6
3.Max Forbes (DEF)
6
4.Dennis Molendijk (DEF)
6
5.Fatik Mensah (DEF)
6
6.Albert Robben (MID)
8
7.Nelson van der Meer (MID)
6
8.Don Gemmill (MID)yellow card
6
9.Alexander Breyer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Simon Jentsch (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Sander Van Wanrooy (ATT)
7
 
12.Jimmy Ben Haddou (GK)
6
13.Adrian Pancaro (GK)
0
14.Roel Van Rijswijk (DEF)
0

1.Oliver Breitner (GK)
6
2.Mohammed Grim (DEF)
6
3.Max Hamers (DEF)
6
4.Gerard Boateng (DEF)
6
5.Olaf Mendes (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Sikora (MID)
6
7.Johnny Koevermans (MID)
7
8.Bas Nieuwenburg (MID)
6
9.Andy Caluwé (MID)
6
10.Regilio Van Ede (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Kevin Bogarde (ATT)
7
 
12.Marc Roorda (ATT)
0
13.Jšrg Van Roy (GK)
0
14.Matt Mccall (ATT)
0