Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 17,423 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Helmond Sport and VVV Venlo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Helmond Sport and VVV Venlo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0VVV Venlo get the match underway!
3.14
0-0Erick Mata makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Said Kreek. Said Kreek advances with the ball. Said Kreek goes all the way! Said Kreek takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.22
0-0Milan Berck Bakker flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Abidallah. Steven Abidallah heads the ball goalwards. Dominic Caldwell easily smothers it.
12.01
0-0Billy Mathijssen barges into Jan Boussatta. The referee calls over Billy Mathijssen and shows him a yellow card! Jan Boussatta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.58
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
15.04
Hugo Caballero decides to run forward with the ball. Hugo Caballero goes all the way! Hugo Caballero tries a spectacular strike but Jurgen Helder is on top of it.
16.25
1-0Sjaak Jongen knocks the ball forward to Steven Abidallah. Steven Abidallah knocks in a cross ball towards Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Dominic Caldwell had no chance!! Goal for Helmond Sport!
20.15
1-0Henry Meijer advances with the ball. Henry Meijer brings the ball forward. Henry Meijer kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Boussatta but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.30
Said Kreek knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Boussatta. Jan Boussatta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Jurgen Helder is on top of it.
22.30
Helmond Sport are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate VVV Venlo's defence.
26.05
1-0Said Kreek knocks the ball forward to Gregoor Moens. Gregoor Moens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Humphrey Meijer.
28.29
Sjaak Jongen knocks the ball forward to Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Erick Mata.
32.27
Sjaak Jongen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.04
Hugo Caballero makes a probing pass to Gregoor Moens. Gregoor Moens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.53
Ronnie Hoogstrate threads the ball through to Jan Boussatta. Jan Boussatta lofts in a cross ball towards Gregoor Moens. Gregoor Moens is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Jurgen Helder had no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Helmond Sport kicking off!
54.01
Said Kreek advances with the ball. Said Kreek plays a perfect one-two with Jan Boussatta and rushes in on goal... Said Kreek shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.38
Barry de Graaf hacks Erick Mata from behind! The referee calls over Barry de Graaf and shows him a yellow card! Erick Mata runs off the knock.
63.51
Alfred Mulder sees a break and surges forward. Alfred Mulder controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Dominic Caldwell manages to keep it out.
67.32
Sjaak Jongen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag whips in a cross ball towards Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
73.46
Humphrey Meijer sees space and advances. Humphrey Meijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
77.12
Ivar Kromkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Caballero. Hugo Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Moens. Gregoor Moens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daan van den Broek. Daan van den Broek takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.40
Ronnie Hoogstrate clumsily knocks into Sjaak Jongen. Ronnie Hoogstrate is shown the yellow card! Sjaak Jongen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.15
Milan Berck Bakker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Abidallah. Steven Abidallah whips in a cross ball towards Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.52
Alfred Vos hoofs the ball up the pitch. Barry de Graaf knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Abidallah. Steven Abidallah is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Sjaak Jongen makes a simple pass to Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Abidallah. Steven Abidallah is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.6%
59.4%
Play Area
23.4%
43.8%
32.8%
Scorers