Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play host to SBV Eindhoven. A crowd of 9,403 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Helmond Sport and SBV Eindhoven are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Helmond Sport and SBV Eindhoven are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Helmond Sport get the match underway!
2.46
1-0Tijani de Boer makes a probing pass to Jannes Verlinden. Jannes Verlinden whips in a cross ball towards Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.15
1-0Anton Venema deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jannes Verlinden. Jannes Verlinden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.25
1-0Ger Beukenkamp surges forward with the ball. Ger Beukenkamp threads the ball through to Eric Van Loenhout but he's offside!
16.59
Wilco Willems threads the ball through to Eric Van Loenhout. Eric Van Loenhout knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George De Boer who gathers it comfortably.
24.56
1-0Bryan Melchiot knocks the ball forward to Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Dami‘n Ricci.
26.27
1-0Thomas Ouindi passes the ball forward to Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy goes all the way! Tom Van Nistelrooy shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.13
Christopher Jansen chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Beelenkamp. Frank Beelenkamp shoots from distance. It curls slightly but George De Boer manages to gather it comfortably.
33.21
Tijani de Boer knocks the ball forward to Jannes Verlinden. Jannes Verlinden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Sier.
42.45
Bryan Melchiot flicks the ball to his team mate, Tom Van Nistelrooy. Tom Van Nistelrooy shoots from 20 yards but Dami‘n Ricci is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
SBV Eindhoven kick off and get the second half underway!
48.08
Thomas Ouindi makes a probing pass to Jannes Verlinden. Jannes Verlinden 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!
54.37
Ger Beukenkamp advances with the ball. Ger Beukenkamp finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
59.37
Malcolm Barmby makes a probing pass to Thomas Ouindi. Thomas Ouindi passes the ball forward to Jannes Verlinden. Jannes Verlinden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dami‘n Ricci who gathers it comfortably.
66.39
Manuele Cavalli passes the ball forward to Frank Beelenkamp. Frank Beelenkamp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.16
Christopher Jansen knocks the ball forward to Frank Beelenkamp. Frank Beelenkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Van Loenhout but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.34
Aaron Sier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilco Willems. Wilco Willems controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Beelenkamp. Frank Beelenkamp goes all the way! Frank Beelenkamp shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.23
Tijani de Boer kicks a strong pass forward to Jannes Verlinden. Jannes Verlinden shoots from 20 yards. Dami‘n Ricci easily smothers it.
83.06
Manuele Cavalli passes the ball forward to Frank Beelenkamp. Frank Beelenkamp knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Van Loenhout. Eric Van Loenhout flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
23.9%
53.5%
22.5%
Scorers