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 Feyenoord Rotterdam. A crowd of 19,634 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Helmond Sport get the match underway!
2.47
0-0Ahmed Van Eijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.57
0-0Feyenoord Rotterdam are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
8.13
0-0Wilco Broerse threads the ball through to Leon Kuiper. Leon Kuiper lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by George De Boer!
9.25
0-0Ahmed Van Eijk kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.26
Malcolm Barmby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Ouindi. Thomas Ouindi passes the ball forward to Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cor Hesp who gathers it comfortably.
14.07
0-1Ahmed Van Eijk decides to run forward with the ball. Ahmed Van Eijk shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.41
Jaap Huizingh brings the ball forward. Jaap Huizingh makes a simple pass to Wouter Kromkamp. Wouter Kromkamp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Gerrard.
22.03
Thomas Ouindi advances with the ball. Thomas Ouindi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wilco Goossen.
24.00
Nuno Reis threads the ball through to Mike Van Der Vaart. Mike Van Der Vaart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by George De Boer!
27.56
Ahmed Van Eijk threads the ball through to Leon Kuiper. Leon Kuiper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaap Huizingh.
32.16
Wilco Goossen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Van Eijk. Ahmed Van Eijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Van Der Vaart. Mike Van Der Vaart is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! George De Boer had no chance!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam!
36.24
Dean Gerrard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilco Broerse. Wilco Broerse makes a simple pass to Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George De Boer who gathers it comfortably.
38.09
Wilco Broerse passes the ball forward to Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaap Huizingh.
39.05
Wilco Goossen knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilco Broerse. Wilco Broerse flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag shoots from long range but it flies wide!
40.08
Wilco Broerse makes a simple pass to Mike Van Der Vaart. Mike Van Der Vaart shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
42.31
Wilco Broerse knocks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
44.05
Wilco Broerse kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Van Der Vaart. Mike Van Der Vaart lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Cedric Van Der Gaag scores for Feyenoord Rotterdam!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Feyenoord Rotterdam get the second half underway!
48.17
Wilco Broerse takes it forward alone. Wilco Broerse whips in a cross ball towards Leon Kuiper. Leon Kuiper directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! George De Boer had no chance!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam!
53.31
Malcolm Barmby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Melchiot. Bryan Melchiot sees space and advances. Bryan Melchiot knocks in a cross ball towards Wouter Kromkamp. Wouter Kromkamp is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Wouter Kromkamp scores for Helmond Sport!!
61.42
Ahmed Van Eijk knocks the ball forward to Leon Kuiper. Leon Kuiper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.19
1-4Tijani de Boer hacks Ahmed Van Eijk from behind! Tijani de Boer is given a warning by the referee! Ahmed Van Eijk carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.11
Ricardo Bento kicks a strong pass forward to Tijani de Boer. Tijani de Boer threads the ball through to Wouter Kromkamp. Wouter Kromkamp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.29
Wilco Broerse kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Kuiper. Leon Kuiper lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Van Der Vaart. Mike Van Der Vaart directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
38.6%
44.3%
17.1%
Scorers