Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 19,215 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kofi De Goey.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kofi De Goey.
0.00
0-0Helmond Sport get the match underway!
2.26
0-0William De Palma flicks a high pass forward to Guilherme Sousa who brings the ball under control. Guilherme Sousa threads the ball through to Silvio Moreira. Silvio Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
4.08
0-1Alpay Bulent passes the ball forward to Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Roberto Knopper with no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
9.12
Guilherme Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker makes a convincing header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
10.48
Guilherme Sousa darts forward. Guilherme Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Abubakari Dos Santos. Abubakari Dos Santos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
18.07
0-1Guilherme Sousa catches Cliff Volmer on the ankles. The referee calls over Guilherme Sousa and shows him a yellow card! Cliff Volmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.03
0-1William De Palma takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Christian Neeskens. Christian Neeskens flicks a high pass forward. Jesper De Graef controls it well on his chest. Jesper De Graef sees Gary Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.08
0-1Jesper De Graef flicks a high pass forward. Abubakari Dos Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abubakari Dos Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Gerard Lurling comfortably picks it out of the air!
24.33
Jean-Michel Coly chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Sousa. Guilherme Sousa threads a neat ball through to Abubakari Dos Santos. Abubakari Dos Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Gerard Lurling is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.50
William De Palma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jesper De Graef. Jesper De Graef threads the ball through to Abubakari Dos Santos. Abubakari Dos Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Hall.
33.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Hall plays the ball forward to Cliff Volmer. Cliff Volmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Castro. David Castro rushes past Jean-Michel Coly! David Castro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Roberto Knopper manages to gather it.
36.21
1-1Silvio Moreira hacks Giovanni Mancini from behind! The referee calls over Silvio Moreira and warns him to calm down! Giovanni Mancini stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.30
Maurice Brouwer knocks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Bulent. Alpay Bulent flicks a high pass forward to David Castro who brings the ball under control. David Castro finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.47
Marcel van der Wal makes a probing pass to Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma plays a scrappy one-two with David Castro and advances towards the goal... Youssef Hansma takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.34
Marcel van der Wal flicks a high ball forward to Mohammed Cruz who takes it down. Mohammed Cruz makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of David Castro. David Castro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Roberto Knopper gets down and covers it.
44.32
William De Palma makes a simple pass to Guilherme Sousa. Guilherme Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Abubakari Dos Santos who takes it down. Abubakari Dos Santos whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Helmond Sport appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
47.41
Guilherme Sousa makes a probing pass to Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill plays a quick one-two with Silvio Moreira and rushes in on goal... Gary Gemmill looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Gerard Lurling.
48.42
1-2Guilherme Sousa takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Brutil Verhoeven shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
51.30
Guilherme Sousa makes a probing pass to Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill rushes past Andy Hall! Gary Gemmill side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Gerard Lurling easily gets down and covers it.
59.21
Marcel van der Wal threads a neat ball through to Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Roberto Knopper. What a save!
60.49
1-2Helmond Sport have made 2 substitutions with Joost Van Der Pennen replacing Brutil Verhoeven and Tjalle Redeker replacing Abubakari Dos Santos .
61.53
Jean-Michel Coly knocks the ball forward to Jesper De Graef. Jesper De Graef plays the ball forward to Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.01
Jean-Michel Coly flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Sousa collects the pass. Guilherme Sousa hits a low pass to Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker whips in a cross ball towards Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
73.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Alpay Bulent plays the ball forward to Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz threads a neat ball through to David Castro. David Castro cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.54
Christian Neeskens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Sousa. Guilherme Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Moreira. Silvio Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker makes a convincing header. Gerard Lurling is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.08
Jesper De Graef deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Moreira. Silvio Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
85.50
Maurice Brouwer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Bulent. Alpay Bulent knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Marcel van der Wal threads a neat ball through to Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma plays a one-two with David Castro and rushes in on goal... Youssef Hansma shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Roberto Knopper manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
30.3%
42.1%
27.6%
Scorers
| Abubakari Dos Santos 24 Daniel Wijker 62, 78 Gary Gemmill 67 | Youssef Hansma 4, 39 |
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) | 6 | |
| 3. | William De Palma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jean-Michel Coly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brutil Verhoeven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jesper De Graef (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guilherme Sousa (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Daniel Wijker (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Abubakari Dos Santos (ATT) | | 7 |
| 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. | Gerard Lurling (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Maurice Brouwer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Giovanni Mancini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Chivu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Hall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcel van der Wal (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alpay Bulent (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Cliff Volmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mohammed Cruz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Youssef Hansma (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Purrel Darwinkel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Donny Van Dieren (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jordy Lobont (MID) | 0 | |