Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 18,741 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Helmond Sport and FC Utrecht are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eric Van Hintum.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Helmond Sport and FC Utrecht are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eric Van Hintum.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Helmond Sport kick off!
3.18
0-0Brutil Verhoeven flicks a high ball forward to Guilherme Sousa who takes it down. Guilherme Sousa flicks a high pass forward to Gary Gemmill who brings the ball under control. Gary Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.47
Anton Ahrens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Bisoli. Ivan Bisoli skips past Brutil Verhoeven! Ivan Bisoli shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
6.08
0-0Guilherme Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Wijker collects the pass. Daniel Wijker threads the ball through to Abubakari Dos Santos but he's offside!
8.07
Remco Van Der Woerdt plays the ball forward to Anton Ahrens. Anton Ahrens knocks the ball to his team mate, Roel Sonkaya. Roel Sonkaya finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
9.46
1-0Guilherme Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker shoots from 20 yards. Daniel Wijker scores for Helmond Sport!!
14.14
1-0Anton Ahrens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Mora. Rafael Mora edges inside the box! Rafael Mora makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
16.51
William De Palma hits a low pass to Jesper De Graef. Jesper De Graef threads the ball through to Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.16
Guilherme Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Gary Gemmill collects the pass. Gary Gemmill shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
26.12
2-0Remco Van Der Woerdt catches Daniel Wijker on the ankles. Remco Van Der Woerdt is warned by the referee! Daniel Wijker grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.49
Anton Ahrens knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bisoli. Ivan Bisoli threads a neat ball through to Roel Sonkaya. Some silky footwork from Roel Sonkaya provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Roberto Knopper. What a great pair of hands!
28.30
Dries Jaliens flicks a high pass forward. Donato Buriani collects the pass. Donato Buriani makes a probing pass to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie plays a quick one-two with Rafael Mora and rushes in on goal... Gary Ritchie shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
33.02
Guilherme Sousa passes the ball forward to Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Moreira. Silvio Moreira fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
44.04
Christian Neeskens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Sousa. Guilherme Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker whips in a cross ball towards Abubakari Dos Santos. Abubakari Dos Santos flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Anton Ahrens plays the ball forward to Roel Sonkaya. Roel Sonkaya finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Helmond Sport appear unchanged since the first half. FC Utrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off!
47.43
Anton Ahrens threads a neat ball through to Ivan Bisoli. Ivan Bisoli chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Mora. Some silky footwork from Rafael Mora provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Mora!
53.09
2-1Anton Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Bisoli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivan Bisoli lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Christian Neeskens blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
54.40
Christian Neeskens threads the ball through to Jesper De Graef. Jesper De Graef decides to run forward with the ball. Jesper De Graef shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.44
Guilherme Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Wijker controls it well on his chest. Daniel Wijker tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Gianfranco Briano!
60.09
2-1Helmond Sport have made 2 substitutions with Joost Van Der Pennen replacing Brutil Verhoeven and Tjalle Redeker replacing Abubakari Dos Santos .
67.03
Guilherme Sousa threads a neat ball through to Tjalle Redeker. Tjalle Redeker tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
69.05
With imagination, Nelson Hupkes picks a pass forward to Anton Ahrens. Anton Ahrens knocks the ball forward to Ivan Bisoli. Ivan Bisoli plays a one-two with Roel Sonkaya and rushes in on goal... Ivan Bisoli rockets a shot on goal but Roberto Knopper reads it well. Nice keeping!
73.55
With imagination, Anton Ahrens plays the ball forward to Ivan Bisoli. Ivan Bisoli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Ritchie but he's offside!
75.47
2-1Christian Neeskens threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Sousa. Guilherme Sousa threads a neat ball through to Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.04
With some swift thinking, Anton Ahrens plays the ball forward to Ivan Bisoli. Ivan Bisoli tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
78.22
Donato Buriani flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Bisoli. Ivan Bisoli powers a header at goal but Christian Neeskens is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
79.40
Nelson Hupkes kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Ahrens. Anton Ahrens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roel Sonkaya. Roel Sonkaya shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
81.51
Donato Buriani chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie makes a simple pass, allowing Ivan Bisoli to run into the box. Ivan Bisoli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.10
Guilherme Sousa barges into Anton Ahrens. Guilherme Sousa is shown the yellow card! Anton Ahrens gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
2-1Nelson Hupkes hacks Tjalle Redeker from behind! The referee calls over Nelson Hupkes and warns him to calm down! Tjalle Redeker runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
32.9%
44.7%
22.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Wijker of Helmond Sport |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Roberto Knopper (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Christian Neeskens (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | William De Palma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jean-Michel Coly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brutil Verhoeven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jesper De Graef (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Guilherme Sousa (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Daniel Wijker (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Abubakari Dos Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gary Gemmill (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Silvio Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dami‘n Verhoeven (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joost Van Der Pennen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tjalle Redeker (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gianfranco Briano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dries Jaliens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nelson Hupkes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Remco Van Der Woerdt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Glenn van den Berg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Donato Buriani (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Anton Ahrens (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Rafael Mora (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Ivan Bisoli (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Gary Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roel Sonkaya (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steven Van Dinteren (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Teddy Charles (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luis Jesus (GK) | 0 | |