Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play host to PSV Eindhoven. A crowd of 20,796 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Helmond Sport and PSV Eindhoven are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Helmond Sport and PSV Eindhoven are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and PSV Eindhoven get the match underway!
6.45
0-1Rene Venema hits a low pass to Scott Collins. Scott Collins advances with the ball. Scott Collins knocks the ball forward, putting Stefano Van Nistelrooy through on goal. Stefano Van Nistelrooy side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.58
0-1Sylvain Mike flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Opschoor who takes it down. Edgar Opschoor cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Edgar Opschoor provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.51
Fred Meijer flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Mike. Sylvain Mike passes the ball forward to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson sees Sylvain Mike just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Sylvain Mike side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Jonathan Dichio has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.12
Martin Pinzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick advances inside the box! Mike Carrick shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.43
Sylvain Mike flicks a high ball forward to Scott Collins who takes it down. Scott Collins rushes past Garry Souness! Scott Collins rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.40
1-2Stephen Brady flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Dreef collects the pass. Sergio Dreef knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Pinzi. Martin Pinzi beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Iwan Van Der Woerdt. Excellent save.
24.04
Scott Collins flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Mike holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sylvain Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.00
Martin Pinzi makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Pinzi whips in a cross ball towards Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
33.19
1-3Antonio Vazquez clumsily knocks into Manuel Barbosa. The referee calls over Antonio Vazquez and shows him a yellow card! Manuel Barbosa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.25
1-3Stefano Van Nistelrooy flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.51
Ernesto José Mari advances with the ball. Ernesto José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.07
2-3Scott Collins catches Martin Pinzi on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott Collins and warns him to calm down! Martin Pinzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.08
Arjen Moeliker makes a probing pass to Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
42.05
Adolfo Farinos threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Mike. Sylvain Mike kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Collins. Scott Collins shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.08
Tim Van Ede threads a neat ball through to Edgar Opschoor. Edgar Opschoor plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Collins and stumbles forward towards the goal... Edgar Opschoor strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Helmond Sport appear unchanged since the first half. PSV Eindhoven 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
Helmond Sport kick off!
48.06
2-3Fred Meijer chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Mike. Sylvain Mike knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson edges inside the box! Spencer Patterson rockets a shot on goal. Stephen Brady steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
54.30
Sergio Dreef flicks a high pass forward. Piet Peters controls it well on his chest. Piet Peters whips in a cross ball towards Arjen Moeliker. Arjen Moeliker rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Iwan Van Der Woerdt has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.38
3-3PSV Eindhoven have made a substitution with Marc Dodd replacing Adolfo Farinos .
61.46
3-3Scott Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Opschoor. Edgar Opschoor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Barbosa but the linesman indicates offside!
66.30
Martin Pinzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel De Windt. Mitchel De Windt plays a quick one-two with Sergio Dreef and rushes in on goal... Mitchel De Windt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Iwan Van Der Woerdt had no chance!! Goal for Helmond Sport!
69.49
Scott Collins threads a neat ball through to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa rushes past Antonio Vazquez! Manuel Barbosa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.04
Scott Collins sees a break and surges forward. Scott Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.50
Mitchel De Windt flicks the ball to his team mate, Piet Peters. Piet Peters lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick powers a header at goal. Iwan Van Der Woerdt didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.54
PSV Eindhoven have made a substitution with Matt Griffin replacing Spencer Patterson .
78.59
Sylvain Mike flicks a high pass forward. Matt Griffin controls it well on his chest. Matt Griffin edges inside the box! Matt Griffin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.17
Garry Souness pushes up the pitch. Garry Souness plays the ball forward to Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.29
Sylvain Mike flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Barbosa who brings the ball under control. Manuel Barbosa knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Tim Van Ede is offside!
87.40
Sergio Dreef darts forward. Sergio Dreef plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Pinzi and advances towards the goal... Sergio Dreef rockets a shot on goal but somehow Iwan Van Der Woerdt manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
4
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
28.6%
47.1%
24.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mike Carrick of Helmond Sport |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonathan Dichio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Antonio Vazquez (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Garry Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ernesto José Mari (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sergio Dreef (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Martin Pinzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arjen Moeliker (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Piet Peters (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mitchel De Windt (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Mike Carrick (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Nelson Brouwer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Morales (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alistair Jobson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Iwan Van Der Woerdt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adolfo Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fred Meijer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rene Venema (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefano Van Nistelrooy (MID) | | 7 |
| 6. | Scott Collins (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Sylvain Mike (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Tim Van Ede (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edgar Opschoor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Spencer Patterson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Manuel Barbosa (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Marc Dodd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Aron de Graaf (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt Griffin (MID) | 6 | |