Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 20,406 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Helmond Sport and FC Utrecht are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Veloso.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Helmond Sport and FC Utrecht are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Veloso.
0.00
0-0Helmond Sport get the match underway!
3.04
0-0Martin Pinzi makes a simple pass to Mitchel De Windt. Mitchel De Windt knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
6.13
Shota Van Den Brom deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
8.25
0-0Scott Keegan makes a probing pass to Luca Ghirardello. Luca Ghirardello plays a scrappy one-two with Edmundo Caballero and advances towards the goal... Luca Ghirardello side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Stephen Brady's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
9.47
0-0Corner kick to FC Utrecht. Luca Ghirardello chips it out wide. Antonio Vazquez jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
14.20
Arjen Moeliker makes a simple pass to Piet Peters. Piet Peters shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.38
0-0Scott Keegan comes in with a late challenge on Piet Peters. The referee brings Scott Keegan to one side and gives him a warning! Piet Peters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.04
0-0Arjen Moeliker comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Caballero. The referee warns Arjen Moeliker to calm down! Edmundo Caballero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.13
1-0Sergio Dreef flicks a high pass forward to Mitchel De Windt who brings the ball under control. Mitchel De Windt lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Samba Facciutto with no chance!! Goal for Helmond Sport!
21.06
1-0With imagination, Shota Van Den Brom laces a weighted ball forward to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ronan Deguerville is offside!
24.45
1-0Martin Pinzi passes the ball forward to Nelson Brouwer. Nelson Brouwer knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel De Windt. Mitchel De Windt rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Samba Facciutto gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
26.34
Scott Keegan flicks a high pass forward to Shota Van Den Brom who brings the ball under control. Shota Van Den Brom kicks a strong pass forward to Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ahmed Wiekens provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper, Jonathan Dichio, sees it late!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
33.28
Arjen Moeliker darts forward. Arjen Moeliker lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Brouwer. Nelson Brouwer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Samba Facciutto didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.40
Martin Pinzi sees space and advances. Martin Pinzi tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Samba Facciutto manages to keep it out.
39.27
Ahmed Wiekens hacks Stephen Brady from behind! Ahmed Wiekens is shown the yellow card! Stephen Brady carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Helmond Sport appear unchanged since the first half. FC Utrecht also appear unchanged since the first half. The Helmond Sport players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Utrecht kick off!
47.45
1-1Sergio Dreef controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Piet Peters. Piet Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.35
Martin Pinzi flicks a high pass forward to Arjen Moeliker who brings the ball neatly under control. Arjen Moeliker whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Brouwer. Nelson Brouwer connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
53.05
Martin Pinzi kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel De Windt. Mitchel De Windt connects with a diving header. It's there!! Samba Facciutto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.02
Shota Van Den Brom makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jonathan Dichio comfortably smothers it!
60.20
2-1FC Utrecht have made 3 substitutions with Rob Jansen replacing Matt Gemmell, Reinier Meeuwis replacing Luca Ghirardello and Linus Breyer replacing Jose Fortes Lorenzo .
61.29
Arjen Moeliker knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Pinzi. Martin Pinzi lofts in a cross ball towards Piet Peters. Piet Peters heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Samba Facciutto!
63.29
Piet Peters barges into Rob Jansen. The referee brings Piet Peters to one side and gives him a warning! Rob Jansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.49
2-1Stefan Busse chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer rushes past Garry Souness! Garry Souness catches Linus Breyer on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
67.17
Sergio Dreef flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Brouwer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nelson Brouwer edges inside the box! Nelson Brouwer rockets a shot on goal but Samba Facciutto is on top of it.
72.42
Reinier Meeuwis brings the ball forward. Reinier Meeuwis shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.19
Sergio Dreef flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel De Windt. Mitchel De Windt cuts inside the box! Mitchel De Windt looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.33
Ahmed Wiekens makes a probing pass to Reinier Meeuwis. Reinier Meeuwis shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.39
Arjen Moeliker catches Ahmed Wiekens on the ankles. The referee brings Arjen Moeliker to one side and gives him another warning! Ahmed Wiekens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.45
Scott Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Ronan Deguerville controls it well on his chest. Ronan Deguerville edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Ronan Deguerville provides some space. He shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Jonathan Dichio. What a save!
83.05
Stephen Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Arjen Moeliker. Arjen Moeliker threads a neat ball through to Mitchel De Windt. Mitchel De Windt lofts in a cross ball towards Piet Peters. Piet Peters powers a header at goal. Samba Facciutto is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.46
Shota Van Den Brom flicks a high pass forward to Linus Breyer who brings the ball under control. Linus Breyer shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.50
Antonio Vazquez makes a probing pass to Martin Pinzi. Martin Pinzi tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Samba Facciutto as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
3-1Sergio Dreef takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Mitchel De Windt. Mitchel De Windt knocks the ball into the box. Some good footwork from Arjen Moeliker provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
24.7%
45.2%
30.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mitchel De Windt of Helmond Sport |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonathan Dichio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Antonio Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ernesto José Mari (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sergio Dreef (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Martin Pinzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arjen Moeliker (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Piet Peters (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Mitchel De Windt (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Nelson Brouwer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fernando Morales (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alistair Jobson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Karim Scharrenburg (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Samba Facciutto (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Matt Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Keegan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gregorio Merino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edmundo Caballero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ahmed Wiekens (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Shota Van Den Brom (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luca Ghirardello (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Fortes Lorenzo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ronan Deguerville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefan Busse (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rob Jansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Reinier Meeuwis (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Linus Breyer (ATT) | 6 | |