Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play host to Almere City FC. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Helmond Sport and Almere City FC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Helmond Sport and Almere City FC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Almere City FC kick off and get the first half underway!
9.17
0-0John Franken makes a beautiful solo run. John Franken shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.41
1-0Martijn Davids makes a probing pass to Jeffrey Lambers. Jeffrey Lambers sees a break and surges forward. Jeffrey Lambers plays a perfect one-two with Erwin Pfennings and rushes in on goal... Jeffrey Lambers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.48
1-0Jurgen Willems sweeps the ball long. Jack Splinter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alistair Vieira easily smothers it.
30.46
Sergio Denneboom makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeffrey Lambers. Jeffrey Lambers decides to run forward with the ball. Jeffrey Lambers whips in a cross ball towards Piet Bot. Piet Bot connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.53
1-0Tony Dijkstra threads the ball through to Mike Van Wonderen. Mike Van Wonderen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Jesus.
33.12
Martijn Davids kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Van Hintum. Steven Van Hintum passes the ball forward to Piet Bot. Piet Bot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Piet Bot!
39.35
Erwin Van Haaren advances with the ball. Erwin Van Haaren lofts in a cross ball towards Jack Splinter. Jack Splinter powers a header at goal. Jack Splinter scores for Almere City FC!!
42.35
Jurgen Willems passes the ball forward to Tony Dijkstra. Tony Dijkstra decides to run forward with the ball. Tony Dijkstra finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Helmond Sport kick off!
53.04
Sergio Denneboom threads the ball through to Iwan Touzani. Iwan Touzani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwin Pfennings. Erwin Pfennings knocks in a cross ball towards Piet Bot. Piet Bot powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.15
2-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
55.43
Steven Van Hintum knocks the ball forward to Erwin Pfennings. Erwin Pfennings knocks in a cross ball towards Piet Bot. Piet Bot flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.49
Tony Dijkstra knocks the ball forward to Mike Van Wonderen. Mike Van Wonderen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.47
Tony Dijkstra chips the ball to his team mate, Jack Splinter. Jack Splinter shoots from distance but it flies wide!
69.06
2-2Jack Splinter catches Sergio Denneboom on the ankles. Jack Splinter is warned by the referee! Sergio Denneboom runs off the knock.
71.09
Almere City FC are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Helmond Sport's defence.
77.36
Delano Smit makes a probing pass to Mike Van Wonderen. Mike Van Wonderen shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.15
Jeffrey Lambers chips the ball to his team mate, Piet Bot. Piet Bot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jurgen Willems.
79.05
Erwin Pfennings barges into Tim Jaliens. Erwin Pfennings is warned by the referee! Tim Jaliens runs off the knock.
87.15
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
35.4%
46.2%
18.5%
Scorers