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 VVV Venlo. A crowd of 9,613 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Helmond Sport and VVV Venlo are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Helmond Sport and VVV Venlo are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
The first half starts with VVV Venlo kicking off!
6.17
Bert van der Linden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bryan Melchiot. Bryan Melchiot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.56
Pius Oosterhof threads the ball through to Edmundo Guerrero Lopez. Edmundo Guerrero Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Winston Zwaanswijk. Winston Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George De Boer who gathers it comfortably.
18.37
Jos Redan threads the ball through to Bryan Melchiot. Bryan Melchiot threads the ball through to Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman knocks in a cross ball towards Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Patrick Janssen.
20.38
Ruud Akerboom catches Jerome Bakkati on the ankles. Ruud Akerboom is shown the yellow card! Jerome Bakkati hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.52
Edmundo Guerrero Lopez brings the ball forward. Edmundo Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Winston Zwaanswijk. Winston Zwaanswijk heads the ball goalwards. Winston Zwaanswijk scores for VVV Venlo!!
28.42
Edmundo Guerrero Lopez makes a simple pass to Winston Zwaanswijk. Winston Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jos Redan.
32.24
Bjšrn ten Brink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Melchiot. Bryan Melchiot threads the ball through to Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy plays a perfect one-two with Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman and rushes in on goal... Tom Van Nistelrooy takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tom Van Nistelrooy!
40.33
Bert van der Linden knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Ouindi. Thomas Ouindi kicks a strong pass forward to Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrick Janssen who gathers it comfortably.
42.48
ƒtienne Wisgerhof chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman goes all the way! Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Helmond Sport get the second half underway!
55.51
Bryan Melchiot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman whips in a cross ball towards Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.11
Jerome Bakkati makes a simple pass to Bryan Melchiot. Bryan Melchiot makes a probing pass to Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Barry Braat.
61.04
Ruud Akerboom catches Bjšrn ten Brink on the ankles. Ruud Akerboom is given a warning by the referee! Bjšrn ten Brink grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.52
Bryan Melchiot passes the ball forward to Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Seedorf.
66.40
Bryan Melchiot passes the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.35
ƒtienne Wisgerhof chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman lofts in a cross ball towards Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.37
Jos Redan makes a simple pass to Bryan Melchiot. Bryan Melchiot takes it forward alone. Bryan Melchiot shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Patrick Janssen!
75.09
ƒtienne Wisgerhof controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman makes a probing pass to Tom Van Nistelrooy but he's offside!
83.19
Tijani de Boer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy plays a perfect one-two with Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman and rushes in on goal... Tom Van Nistelrooy shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Patrick Janssen is on top of it.
89.28
Tijani de Boer takes it forward alone. Tijani de Boer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman. Jan Vennegoor Zimmerman tries a spectacular strike but Patrick Janssen is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
25.6%
46.2%
28.2%
Scorers