Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 18,944 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
NAC Breda are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abubakari Van Gessel.


0.00
The whistle blows and NAC Breda kick off!
4.41
Victor Kostwinder kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Paul Cornelisse. Jean-Paul Cornelisse shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Miguel Ramos!
6.46
Noah Röhlig hits a low pass to Daniel Van Wanrooy. Daniel Van Wanrooy knocks the ball to his team mate, Jack Piket. Jack Piket tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.53
Reynald Coly knocks the ball forward to Victor Kostwinder. Victor Kostwinder flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Paul Cornelisse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Paul Cornelisse rushes past Jack Piket! Jean-Paul Cornelisse side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.53
Seeing Delano Bakboord's run, Darl Van Nistelrooy quickly throws the ball into his path. Delano Bakboord makes a strong solo run forward. Delano Bakboord kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Van Wanrooy. Daniel Van Wanrooy threads the ball through to Gionatha Murgita but he's offside!
15.22
Without breaking stride, Cliff Zimmerman plays the ball forward to Jeffrey De Cler. Jeffrey De Cler knocks the ball to his team mate, Christopher Van Der Gaag. Christopher Van Der Gaag knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darl Van Nistelrooy.
16.50
Showing composure, Jack Piket laces a through ball forward to Giordano Agliardi. Giordano Agliardi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.53
Jeffrey De Cler hacks Giordano Agliardi from behind! Jeffrey De Cler is warned by the referee! Giordano Agliardi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.15
Jeffrey De Cler brings the ball forward. Jeffrey De Cler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noah Birkwald.
27.41
Jeffrey De Cler flicks a high pass forward. Christopher Van Der Gaag controls it well on his chest. Christopher Van Der Gaag knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
28.38
Delano Bakboord plays the ball forward to Noah Röhlig. Noah Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Giordano Agliardi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giordano Agliardi sees Gionatha Murgita just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Gionatha Murgita provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
30.39
Jack Piket hits a low pass to Noah Röhlig. Noah Röhlig whips in a cross ball towards Gionatha Murgita. Gionatha Murgita is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Victor Kostwinder and the loose ball is cleared up field.
33.53
Pim Bosvelt chips the ball to his team mate, Giordano Agliardi. Giordano Agliardi whips in a cross ball towards Pim Bosvelt. Pim Bosvelt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.29
Jeffrey De Cler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jeffrey De Cler knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Kostwinder. Victor Kostwinder makes a convincing header. Miguel Ramos gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
45.00
Victor Kostwinder flicks a high ball forward to Christopher Van Der Gaag who takes it down. Christopher Van Der Gaag knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim van Leeuwen.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Helmond Sport kicking off!
47.22
Bryan Stam barges into Noah Birkwald. Bryan Stam is shown the yellow card! Noah Birkwald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.55
Giordano Agliardi comes in with a late challenge on Reynald Coly. The referee brings Giordano Agliardi to one side and gives him a warning! Reynald Coly runs off the knock.
57.03
Bryan Stam flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Kostwinder. Victor Kostwinder makes a beautiful solo run. Victor Kostwinder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frits Van Vliet but he's offside!
59.58
Noah Röhlig chips the ball to his team mate, Jack Piket. Jack Piket threads the ball through to Gionatha Murgita. Gionatha Murgita whips in a cross ball towards Pim Bosvelt. Pim Bosvelt rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Reinier Van Dinteren manages to keep it out.
61.25
Reynald Coly knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Cornelisse. Jean-Paul Cornelisse lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Kostwinder. Victor Kostwinder is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Victor Kostwinder scores for NAC Breda!! That brings them level!
65.39
Gionatha Murgita takes it forward alone. Gionatha Murgita knocks the ball to his team mate, Giordano Agliardi. Giordano Agliardi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Reinier Van Dinteren smothers it!
71.06
Jean-Paul Cornelisse catches Tim van Leeuwen on the ankles. The referee warns Jean-Paul Cornelisse to calm down! Tim van Leeuwen stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.18
Jeffrey De Cler knocks the ball forward to Christopher Van Der Gaag. Christopher Van Der Gaag knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noah Birkwald.
73.38
Bryan Stam makes an attacking run forward. Bryan Stam knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.42
Cliff Zimmerman comes in with a late challenge on Pim Bosvelt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pim Bosvelt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.30
Tim van Leeuwen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giordano Agliardi. Without breaking stride, Giordano Agliardi plays the ball forward to Daniel Van Wanrooy. Daniel Van Wanrooy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.17
Darl Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Röhlig. Noah Röhlig knocks the ball forward to Gionatha Murgita. Gionatha Murgita sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
23.5%
43.2%
33.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Victor Kostwinder of NAC Breda