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 Roda JC Kerkrade. A crowd of 17,763 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wouter Van Bommel.
The pitch is in good condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wouter Van Bommel.
0.00
0-0Roda JC Kerkrade kick off and get the first half underway!
2.10
1-0Callum Niven darts forward. Callum Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Kew Boussatta. Kew Boussatta takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kew Boussatta!
9.57
1-0Ruben Timmer surges forward with the ball. Ruben Timmer tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Manuel Devaux. Excellent save.
14.59
1-0Melchior Oosterhof clumsily knocks into Joos Huiberts. The referee calls over Melchior Oosterhof and shows him a yellow card! Joos Huiberts grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.26
1-0Harvey Inia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joris Koeman. Joris Koeman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Reinder Ditewig.
24.05
Mikael Sjölund flicks a high ball forward to Farid Djallit who takes it down. Farid Djallit surges forward with the ball. Farid Djallit knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johnny Inia who gathers it comfortably.
28.06
1-0Joos Huiberts threads the ball through to Christopher Meiser. Christopher Meiser makes a probing pass to Romero P. Vega but he's offside!
30.43
1-0Reinder Ditewig threads a neat ball through to Gerard Dreef. Gerard Dreef knocks the ball forward to Anton Engels. Anton Engels shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.39
Callum Niven flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Timmer controls it well on his chest. Ruben Timmer knocks in a cross ball towards Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.17
Ruben Timmer makes a simple pass to Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.13
Mario Marbus pushes up the pitch. Mario Marbus flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Niven. Callum Niven shoots from 25 yards. Manuel Devaux gets down and covers it.
42.23
Reinder Ditewig flicks a high pass forward. Callum Niven controls it well on his chest. Callum Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Timmer. Ruben Timmer kicks a strong pass forward to Melchior Oosterhof but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.40
Callum Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Timmer. Ruben Timmer shoots from outside the area but Manuel Devaux reads it well. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Helmond Sport appear unchanged since the first half. Roda JC Kerkrade have changed their lineup with Bernardo Peruzzi replacing Romero P. Vega. The Roda JC Kerkrade players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Helmond Sport start the second half!
48.26
Callum Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk rushes past Farid Djallit! Jurgen Groenendijk looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Manuel Devaux.
53.54
Gerard Dreef makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Timmer. Ruben Timmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk shoots from distance but Manuel Devaux is on top of it.
54.53
Callum Niven flicks a high ball forward to Jurgen Groenendijk who takes it down. Jurgen Groenendijk finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Manuel Devaux manages to gather it.
57.33
Mikael Sjölund knocks the ball to his team mate, Christopher Meiser. With some swift thinking, Christopher Meiser plays the ball forward to Joris Koeman who has made a great run into the box. Joris Koeman shoots from just inside the box. Johnny Inia is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.07
Callum Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Kew Boussatta. Kew Boussatta lofts in a cross ball towards Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
61.19
2-1Harvey Inia makes an attacking run forward. Harvey Inia knocks in a cross ball towards Christopher Meiser. Christopher Meiser makes a convincing header. Reinder Ditewig sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
72.21
Reinder Ditewig makes a simple pass to Ruben Timmer. Ruben Timmer hits a low pass to Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.57
2-1Christopher Meiser comes in with a very late challenge on Gerard Dreef. Christopher Meiser is shown the red card!! Gerard Dreef stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.17
2-1Oliver Birkwald makes a strong solo run forward. Oliver Birkwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Niven. Callum Niven plays a one-two with Kew Boussatta and advances towards the goal... Farid Djallit catches Callum Niven on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
77.01
2-1Roda JC Kerkrade appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.04
Callum Niven knocks the ball forward to Anton Engels. Anton Engels sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.45
Ruben Timmer hits a low pass to Anton Engels. Anton Engels shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Manuel Devaux.
82.32
2-1It's a corner kick. Callum Niven loops the ball in to towards the near post. Ruben Timmer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
84.58
Gerard Dreef threads a neat ball through to Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk flicks a high pass forward. Kew Boussatta comfortably collects the pass. Kew Boussatta makes a great pass forward. Ruben Timmer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
89.37
Callum Niven receives the ball from a throw-in from Ruben Timmer. Without breaking stride, Callum Niven plays the ball forward to Ruben Timmer. Ruben Timmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Manuel Devaux smothers it!
90.00
2-1Harvey Inia clumsily knocks into Reinder Ditewig. The referee calls over Harvey Inia and shows him a yellow card! Reinder Ditewig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
11
2
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
69.3%
30.7%
Play Area
24%
41.3%
34.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Callum Niven of Helmond Sport |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Johnny Inia (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oliver Birkwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gerard Dreef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Reinder Ditewig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mario Marbus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ruben Timmer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Callum Niven (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jurgen Groenendijk (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Melchior Oosterhof (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Anton Engels (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kew Boussatta (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Alberto Hernandez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ali Sinouh (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Scholes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Manuel Devaux (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Joos Huiberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mikael Sjölund (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Farid Djallit (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ivar de Graaf (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harvey Inia (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Teddy Duchemin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alistair Lloyd (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joris Koeman (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Christopher Meiser (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 12. | Bernardo Peruzzi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gregoor Houwing (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nikos Mensah (MID) | 0 | |