Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 19,774 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roda JC Kerkrade and Helmond Sport are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Gier.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roda JC Kerkrade and Helmond Sport are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Gier.
0.00
0-0Roda JC Kerkrade kick off and get the first half underway!
2.09
0-0Hassan Abdellaoui flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett cuts inside the box! Craig Rowett makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
4.47
Sergio Dreef makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick skips past Craig Burley! Mike Carrick shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Vitaliy Skachenko. Excellent save.
10.13
0-1Garry Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari sees space and advances. Ernesto José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Piet Peters. Piet Peters flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
18.33
0-1Sergio Dreef threads a neat ball through to Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick whips in a cross ball towards Mitchel De Windt. Mitchel De Windt heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
21.34
Martin Pinzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Vitaliy Skachenko manages to gather it easily.
27.51
0-1Arjen Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Piet Peters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Piet Peters knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Cooke.
28.11
Craig Rowett flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo shoots from 20 yards. Jonathan Dichio gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.26
Craig Burley flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Alonso who brings the ball under control. Fernando Alonso edges inside the box! Fernando Alonso tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
34.47
Robert Cooke plays the ball forward to Jose Ibanez. Jose Ibanez sees a break and surges forward. Jose Ibanez plays a one-two with Craig Rowett and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jose Ibanez provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Jonathan Dichio. Excellent save.
39.48
Jose Ibanez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Ibanez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.09
Stephen Brady threads the ball through to Martin Pinzi. Martin Pinzi makes a probing pass to Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
44.42
0-1Fernando Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef makes a great pass forward. Jose Ibanez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade appear unchanged since the first half. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roda JC Kerkrade players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Helmond Sport kick off!
48.40
Hassan Abdellaoui flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Dreef controls it well on his chest. Ignacio Dreef runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ignacio Dreef lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Jonathan Dichio!
51.48
Roberto Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Jonathan Dichio. What a save!
57.13
Hassan Abdellaoui makes a probing pass to Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett threads the ball through to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo rushes past Garry Souness! Romero P. Redondo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Jonathan Dichio. What a save!
60.44
0-1Roda JC Kerkrade have made 3 substitutions with Noel Pearce replacing Robert Cooke, Ruud Klein replacing Jose Ibanez and Titus McManaman replacing Romero P. Redondo .
71.08
0-1Roberto Lopez barges into Antonio Vazquez. The referee calls over Roberto Lopez and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Vazquez runs off the knock.
73.22
Kasper Conteh brings the ball forward. Kasper Conteh shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
75.01
Martin Pinzi hits a low pass to Mitchel De Windt. Mitchel De Windt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.29
Fernando Alonso passes the ball forward to Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ignacio Dreef provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Jonathan Dichio manages to keep it out.
78.02
Garry Souness surges forward with the ball. Garry Souness threads the ball through to Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.40
Antonio Vazquez plays the ball forward to Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef threads a neat ball through to Piet Peters. Piet Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.51
Roberto Lopez threads a neat ball through to Ruud Klein. Ruud Klein flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Rowett. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Craig Rowett provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but Jonathan Dichio reads it well. Great save!
85.13
Sergio Dreef passes the ball forward to Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel De Windt. Mitchel De Windt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
89.15
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
23.4%
42.9%
33.8%
Scorers
| Piet Peters 10 Sergio Dreef 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Dichio of Helmond Sport |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vitaliy Skachenko (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Craig Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robert Cooke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hassan Abdellaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kasper Conteh (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Ibanez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fernando Alonso (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Roberto Lopez (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Ignacio Dreef (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Craig Rowett (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Romero P. Redondo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Noel Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ruud Klein (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Titus McManaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jonathan Dichio (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Antonio Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stephen Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ernesto José Mari (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Sergio Dreef (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Martin Pinzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arjen Moeliker (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Piet Peters (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Mitchel De Windt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mike Carrick (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nelson Brouwer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Morales (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alistair Jobson (ATT) | 0 | |