Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Vliert where FC Den Bosch play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 8,707 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both FC Den Bosch and Helmond Sport are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both FC Den Bosch and Helmond Sport are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0FC Den Bosch start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.35
0-0Rafael van Leeuwen surges forward with the ball. Rafael van Leeuwen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Craddock but he's offside!
9.54
0-0Marcel Van Dieren makes a probing pass to Willy Emeran. Willy Emeran passes the ball forward to Steven Craddock. Steven Craddock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.28
Albert Houtman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tijani de Boer. Tijani de Boer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Van Dieren.
18.08
0-0Helmond Sport are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.14
0-0Jochem Olfers knocks the ball to his team mate, Willy Emeran. Willy Emeran threads the ball through to Rody Denneboom. Rody Denneboom shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
26.45
Steve Lofthouse flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.35
Leon Smit takes it forward alone. Leon Smit makes a probing pass to Rody Denneboom. Rody Denneboom shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.11
Steve Lofthouse passes the ball forward to Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Orlando Hendriks who gathers it comfortably.
42.15
Bryan Melchiot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy goes all the way! Tom Van Nistelrooy tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Helmond Sport start the second half!
47.45
Ed Van Dijk advances with the ball. Ed Van Dijk knocks in a cross ball towards Rody Denneboom. Rody Denneboom is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
51.16
0-1Albert Houtman passes the ball forward to Ruud Huistra. Ruud Huistra passes the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman shoots from 25 yards. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman scores for Helmond Sport!!
54.23
Jochem Olfers boots it upfield. Rody Denneboom knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jos Redan.
55.56
0-1Ed Van Dijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Craddock. Steven Craddock tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
60.46
Steve Lofthouse passes the ball forward to Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy whips in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.37
Steve Lofthouse makes a probing pass to Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman lofts in a cross ball towards Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy heads the ball goalwards. Orlando Hendriks easily picks it out of the air!
71.23
Willy Emeran knocks the ball forward to Steven Craddock. Steven Craddock shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
72.58
Leon Smit threads the ball through to Alistair Le Tissier. Alistair Le Tissier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Craddock. Steven Craddock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Willem Heerkens.
85.41
Tijani de Boer makes a simple pass to Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy plays a perfect one-two with Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman and rushes in on goal... Tom Van Nistelrooy rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
89.11
Ed Van Dijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Craddock. Steven Craddock shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
29.6%
47.9%
22.5%
Scorers
| Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman 51, 60 |