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 NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 18,303 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen get the match underway!
2.06
0-0Nikos Kerkhof kicks a strong pass forward to Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.30
Thomas Ouindi sees a break and surges forward. Thomas Ouindi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.46
0-0Tomasz Pol passes the ball forward to Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.07
0-0Nikos Kerkhof surges forward with the ball. Nikos Kerkhof lofts in a cross ball towards Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam powers a header at goal. George De Boer manages to gather it comfortably.
21.26
0-1Kasper Laudrup chips the ball to his team mate, Robin Hoogstrate. Robin Hoogstrate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alje Jongen!
39.23
0-1Kasper Laudrup sees a break and surges forward. Kasper Laudrup chips the ball to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Greig but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Helmond Sport kick off the second half!
54.28
Nikos Kerkhof sees a break and surges forward. Nikos Kerkhof deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen takes a shot at goal. George De Boer easily smothers it.
57.16
Robin Hoogstrate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Greig. Neil Greig whips in a cross ball towards Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.47
0-1Wouter Kromkamp barges into Sjaak Hoogstrate. Wouter Kromkamp is shown the yellow card! Sjaak Hoogstrate stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.10
0-1Tom Van Nistelrooy catches Sean Di Canio on the ankles. The referee calls over Tom Van Nistelrooy and warns him to calm down! Sean Di Canio gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.58
Tomasz Pol makes a simple pass to Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Barmby.
71.32
Nikos Kerkhof knocks the ball forward to Neil Greig. Neil Greig shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.00
Sean Di Canio flicks the ball to his team mate, Robin Hoogstrate. Robin Hoogstrate decides to run forward with the ball. Robin Hoogstrate knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Barmby.
73.21
Tomasz Pol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Greig. Neil Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Barmby.
78.08
Sjaak Hoogstrate passes the ball forward to Nikos Kerkhof. Nikos Kerkhof decides to run forward with the ball. Nikos Kerkhof makes a probing pass to Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.25
Bryan Melchiot chips the ball to his team mate, Wouter Kromkamp. Wouter Kromkamp shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Christian Scarponi manages to gather it comfortably.
89.07
Nikos Kerkhof makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Greig. Neil Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernardo Tasso.
90.00
Tijani de Boer takes it forward alone. Tijani de Boer shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
30.9%
52.9%
16.2%
Scorers
| Tijani de Boer 90 | Alje Jongen 21 Pim van Dam 78 |