Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 16,119 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Fabian Meerdink.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Fabian Meerdink.
0.00
SBV Excelsior kick off and get the match underway!
3.59
Roberto Neves flicks the ball to his team mate, Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
8.58
Jose Rodriquez makes an attacking run forward. Jose Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Jonathan Dichio. Excellent save.
9.55
Hennie Caluwé flicks a high pass forward. Mike Carrick holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Carrick whips in a cross ball towards Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.53
Luis Campos sweeps the ball long. Jose Rodriquez whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Marques. With a superhuman jump, Paulo Marques connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.10
Juan Moreno makes a probing pass to Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse whips in a cross ball towards Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.07
Juan Moreno knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Smaino. Yuri Smaino is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Jonathan Dichio is on top of it.
22.38
Yuri Smaino catches Fernando Morales on the ankles. The referee warns Yuri Smaino to calm down! Fernando Morales stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.53
Antonio Vazquez flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Dreef who brings the ball under control. Sergio Dreef hits a low pass to Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Moreno.
27.04
Sergio Dreef barges into Wilco Van Der Laan. The referee brings Sergio Dreef to one side and gives him a warning! Wilco Van Der Laan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.14
With vision, Roberto Neves plays the ball forward to Yuri Smaino. Yuri Smaino knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves flicks the ball with his head but Hennie Caluwé is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
30.36
Antonio Vazquez flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Morales who takes it down. Fernando Morales makes a simple pass to Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Brouwer. Nelson Brouwer beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.37
Antonio Vazquez hacks Pius Broerse from behind! The referee warns Antonio Vazquez to calm down! Pius Broerse runs off the knock.
38.47
Ivar Bakkati comes in with a late challenge on Martin Rodriguez. The referee calls over Ivar Bakkati and shows him a yellow card! Martin Rodriguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.43
Jose Rodriquez makes a probing pass to Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink hits a low pass to Paulo Marques. Paulo Marques comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it flies just off target!
42.46
Nelson Brouwer plays the ball forward to Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Alfredo Lodi!
44.32
Roberto Neves plays the ball forward to Yuri Smaino. Yuri Smaino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
Juan Moreno sees Roberto Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Neves threads a neat ball through to Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Neves but he's offside!
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. SBV Excelsior 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 the second half!
48.53
Wilco Van Der Laan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves threads a neat ball through to Yuri Smaino. Yuri Smaino knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Jonathan Dichio.
50.10
Jose Rodriquez takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Martin Rodriguez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.32
Ernesto José Mari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Morales. Fernando Morales knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.59
Paul Of Hesselink clumsily knocks into Martin Rodriguez. The referee calls over Paul Of Hesselink and shows him a yellow card! Martin Rodriguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.39
Jose Rodriquez comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Dreef. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sergio Dreef hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.10
Stephen Brady runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephen Brady shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.54
Roberto Neves threads the ball through to Yuri Smaino. Yuri Smaino whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.32
Roberto Neves clumsily knocks into Antonio Vazquez. The referee warns Roberto Neves to calm down! Antonio Vazquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.44
Fernando Morales makes a probing pass to Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
65.23
Sergio Dreef makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Of Hesselink. Paul Of Hesselink lofts in a cross ball towards Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alfredo Lodi with no chance!! Goal for Helmond Sport!
71.01
Roberto Neves makes a simple pass to Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Jonathan Dichio.
72.48
Juan Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Jose Rodriquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Rodriquez plays the ball forward to Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Roberto Neves is offside!
73.19
Roberto Neves passes the ball forward to Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Stephen Brady sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
75.58
Martin Rodriguez sees space and advances. Martin Rodriguez passes the ball forward to Paulo Marques. Paulo Marques shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
79.43
Fernando Morales passes the ball forward to Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.35
Jose Rodriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Smaino. Yuri Smaino makes a looping header on goal but Hennie Caluwé is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
84.58
Roberto Neves comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Vazquez. Roberto Neves is warned by the referee again! Antonio Vazquez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.12
Ernesto José Mari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Morales. Fernando Morales shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.04
With a delightful solo run, Ernesto José Mari stretches the opposition's defence. Ernesto José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Fernando Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Of Hesselink. Paul Of Hesselink shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
27.8%
44.3%
27.8%
Scorers
| Ivar Bakkati 10, 65 | Jose Rodriquez 16 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivar Bakkati of Helmond Sport |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonathan Dichio (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Antonio Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hennie Caluwé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Of Hesselink (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 6. | Ernesto José Mari (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fernando Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sergio Dreef (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ivar Bakkati (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Mike Carrick (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nelson Brouwer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Pinzi (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alistair Jobson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mark Vercammen (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alfredo Lodi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Wilco Van Der Laan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Moreno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Rodriguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luis Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Rodriquez (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 7. | Roberto Neves (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Yuri Smaino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pius Broerse (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jean-Paul Mentink (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paulo Marques (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christophe Chow-Yuen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Albrecht Linke (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig James (MID) | 0 | |












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