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 MVV. A crowd of 8,740 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Helmond Sport and MVV are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Helmond Sport and MVV are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0MVV kick off the first half!
8.05
0-0Alex Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Tom Verberne. Tom Verberne lofts in a cross ball towards Fred Abidallah. Fred Abidallah powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.29
0-0Silvain Redan catches Tijani de Boer on the ankles. Silvain Redan is warned by the referee! Tijani de Boer stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.07
Max Knopper surges forward with the ball. Max Knopper goes all the way! Max Knopper cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.37
1-0Bjšrn ten Brink threads the ball through to Tijani de Boer. Tijani de Boer makes a simple pass to Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tom Van Nistelrooy!
22.21
1-0Jerome Bakkati brings the ball forward. Jerome Bakkati knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.31
Pim Laros kicks a strong pass forward to Silvain Redan. Silvain Redan advances with the ball. Silvain Redan knocks in a cross ball towards Tom Verberne. Tom Verberne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.06
Thomas Ouindi advances with the ball. Thomas Ouindi shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Danny Bridges has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.57
2-1Bryan Melchiot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy tries a spectacular long range effort. Danny Bridges easily smothers it.
34.30
Fred Abidallah comes in with a late challenge on Bert van der Linden. Fred Abidallah is given a warning by the referee! Bert van der Linden runs off the knock.
36.44
Tijani de Boer threads the ball through to Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy whips in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman powers a header at goal. Danny Bridges easily picks it out of the air!
38.48
Bryan Melchiot sees a break and surges forward. Bryan Melchiot knocks in a cross ball towards Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Thomas Ouindi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy whips in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Helmond Sport kick off and get the second half underway!
48.38
Thomas Ouindi makes a probing pass to Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman lofts in a cross ball towards Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.33
Stephane Manari threads the ball through to Tom Verberne. Tom Verberne knocks in a cross ball towards Fred Abidallah. Fred Abidallah directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.04
Jerome Bakkati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Melchiot. Bryan Melchiot flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.37
3-2Alex Bremner threads the ball through to Tom Verberne. Tom Verberne makes a probing pass to Fred Abidallah but he's offside!
69.12
3-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.46
Stephane Manari makes a probing pass to Tom Verberne. Tom Verberne shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.50
Tijani de Boer advances with the ball. Tijani de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.04
ƒtienne Wisgerhof knocks the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Bridges who gathers it comfortably.
84.29
Max Knopper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tom Verberne. Tom Verberne shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
85.15
Bryan Melchiot decides to run forward with the ball. Bryan Melchiot goes all the way! Bryan Melchiot makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
30.9%
47.1%
22.1%
Scorers
| Tom Van Nistelrooy 16, 48 Thomas Ouindi 30 | Tom Verberne 24, 71 Fred Abidallah 53 |