Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play host to De Graafschap Doetinchem. A crowd of 14,479 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ruben Bosman.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ruben Bosman.
0.00
Helmond Sport start the match!
2.56
Jakob Nahrstedt makes a probing pass to Jermaine Stone. Jermaine Stone takes it forward alone. Jermaine Stone threads the ball through to Marco Arcadio but he's offside!
15.15
Jermaine Stone knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco van der Wal. Marco van der Wal shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
16.16
Jermaine Stone boots it upfield. Leon Neeskens shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
18.47
Jakob Nahrstedt knocks the ball forward to Leon Neeskens. Leon Neeskens knocks the ball forward to Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
20.30
Marco Arcadio runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marco Arcadio plays a scrappy one-two with Leon Neeskens and stumbles forward towards the goal... Marco Arcadio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.33
Fernando Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
30.05
Fernando Morales barges into Stephane Schenardi. The referee calls over Fernando Morales and warns him to calm down! Stephane Schenardi stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.02
Stephen Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Of Hesselink. Paul Of Hesselink threads a neat ball through to Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
34.14
Stephane Schenardi chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Wau. Rui Wau flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco van der Wal. Marco van der Wal shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.49
Marco van der Wal flicks a high pass forward to Ulrich Schulp who brings the ball under control. Ulrich Schulp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jonathan Dichio gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
39.29
Fernando Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.56
Garry Souness picks a pass forward to Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati threads the ball through to Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari passes the ball forward but Fernando Morales is offside!
42.32
With a delightful solo run, Rui Wau stretches the opposition's defence. Rui Wau sees Ulrich Schulp just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some superb footwork from Ulrich Schulp provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.21
Maurits Boussatta makes a simple pass to Rui Wau. Rui Wau makes a great pass forward. Marco van der Wal runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Helmond Sport appear unchanged since the first half. De Graafschap Doetinchem 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
De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off!
47.15
Fernando Morales makes a simple pass to Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
48.19
Leon Neeskens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ulrich Schulp. Ulrich Schulp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.58
Fernando Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.05
Leon Neeskens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Arcadio. Marco Arcadio lofts in a cross ball towards Marco van der Wal. With a superhuman jump, Marco van der Wal connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.15
Garry Souness surges forward with the ball. Garry Souness brings the ball forward. Garry Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Brouwer. Nelson Brouwer 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!
61.15
De Graafschap Doetinchem have made a substitution with Humphrey Lobont replacing Marco van der Wal .
67.01
Sergio Dreef flicks a high pass forward. Ivar Bakkati controls it well on his chest. Ivar Bakkati sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Leonardo Sanchez is on top of it.
71.29
Paul Of Hesselink knocks the ball forward to Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Brouwer. Nelson Brouwer powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.25
Mike Carrick hits a low pass to Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari edges inside the box! Ernesto José Mari cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Leonardo Sanchez had no chance!! Goal for Helmond Sport!
78.29
Stephen Brady threads the ball through to Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati whips in a cross ball towards Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick connects with a diving header. Leonardo Sanchez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
79.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Stephane Schenardi plays the ball forward to Maurits Boussatta. Maurits Boussatta flicks a high pass forward. Marco Arcadio controls it well on his chest. Marco Arcadio shoots from long range but somehow Jonathan Dichio manages to keep it out.
81.31
Without breaking stride, Marco Arcadio plays the ball forward to Rui Wau. Rui Wau puts a great ball through. Andres Segarra runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
83.21
Antonio Vazquez takes it forward alone. Antonio Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Mike Carrick collects the pass. Mike Carrick whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Brouwer. Nelson Brouwer directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.04
Garry Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Morales. Fernando Morales flicks a high pass forward. Ivar Bakkati collects the pass. Ivar Bakkati whips in a cross ball towards Mike Carrick. With a superhuman jump, Mike Carrick connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Leonardo Sanchez punches it away to safety.
89.51
Humphrey Lobont darts forward. Humphrey Lobont makes a defence splitting pass to Maurits Boussatta. Maurits Boussatta takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Garry Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Brouwer. Nelson Brouwer knocks the ball forward to Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
29.3%
41.5%
29.3%
Scorers
| Mike Carrick 50 Nelson Brouwer 59, 83 Ernesto José Mari 72 | Marco Arcadio 20 |
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) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stephen Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Of Hesselink (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ernesto José Mari (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | Fernando Morales (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sergio Dreef (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ivar Bakkati (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mike Carrick (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Nelson Brouwer (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Martin Pinzi (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alistair Jobson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mark Vercammen (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leonardo Sanchez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jermaine Stone (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Stephane Schenardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jakob Nahrstedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Neeskens (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marco Arcadio (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | Maurits Boussatta (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rui Wau (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andres Segarra (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marco van der Wal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ulrich Schulp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Humphrey Lobont (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Leonardo Zamora (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michel Viscaal (GK) | 0 | |










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