Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at GN Bouw-Stadion where FC Dordrecht play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 20,656 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Dordrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Akerboom.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Dordrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Akerboom.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Helmond Sport kick off!
8.49
0-0Henk Van Der Gouw makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regilio Meeuwis. Regilio Meeuwis sees Rafael Denneboom in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Denneboom shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.08
0-0Jean-Michel Coly barges into Gijs Hellemons. The referee calls over Jean-Michel Coly and shows him a yellow card! Gijs Hellemons stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.17
Jesper De Graef makes an attacking run forward. Jesper De Graef lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.36
Eric Schumacher sees a break and surges forward. Eric Schumacher plays a one-two with Rafael Denneboom and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Eric Schumacher provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
22.41
0-0Guilherme Sousa makes a beautiful solo run. Guilherme Sousa shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Billy Lowe!
24.03
Guilherme Sousa threads a neat ball through to Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Wijker. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Wijker connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.15
Dennis de Graaf advances with the ball. Dennis de Graaf plays a scrappy one-two with Matthias Metzler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dennis de Graaf rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.30
0-0Guilherme Sousa plays the ball forward to Silvio Moreira. Silvio Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Gonzalez.
40.58
0-0Dennis de Graaf threads a neat ball through to Gijs Hellemons. Gijs Hellemons flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Metzler controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Brutil Verhoeven catches Matthias Metzler on the ankles. Matthias Metzler appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
42.53
Jesper De Graef flicks a high pass forward. Abubakari Dos Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abubakari Dos Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Guilherme Sousa sees Abubakari Dos Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abubakari Dos Santos whips in a cross ball towards Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Billy Lowe!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Dordrecht kick off!
48.38
Jesper De Graef runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jesper De Graef lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Billy Lowe is on top of it.
49.34
1-0Dennis de Graaf sees space and advances. Dennis de Graaf whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Metzler. Matthias Metzler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.15
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.08
Eric Schumacher makes a probing pass to Rafael Denneboom. Rafael Denneboom knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.42
Guilherme Sousa passes the ball forward to Abubakari Dos Santos. Abubakari Dos Santos tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.10
1-0Daniel Wijker barges into Henk Van Der Gouw. Daniel Wijker is given a warning by the referee! Henk Van Der Gouw stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.15
1-0FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Arno Schreuder replacing Henk Van Der Gouw .Helmond Sport have made 2 substitutions with Joost Van Der Pennen replacing Brutil Verhoeven and Tjalle Redeker replacing Abubakari Dos Santos .
72.22
Jean-Michel Coly makes a simple pass to Guilherme Sousa. Guilherme Sousa brings the ball forward. Guilherme Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Tjalle Redeker. Tjalle Redeker makes a convincing header but somehow Billy Lowe manages to keep it out.
73.48
Guilherme Sousa hacks Antonio Urso from behind! The referee calls over Guilherme Sousa and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Urso stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.30
William De Palma chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Sousa. Guilherme Sousa passes the ball forward to Tjalle Redeker. Tjalle Redeker lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
77.32
FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Raymond Kreek replacing Gijs Hellemons .
81.23
1-0Eric Schumacher threads the ball through to Matthias Metzler. Matthias Metzler plays a one-two with Raymond Kreek and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Matthias Metzler provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by Christian Neeskens.
85.42
Guilherme Sousa threads a neat ball through to Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
87.21
Dennis de Graaf sees Matthias Metzler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthias Metzler plays a one-two with Raymond Kreek and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Matthias Metzler provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
89.25
With some swift thinking, Guilherme Sousa plays the ball forward to Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
26.1%
46.4%
27.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Metzler of FC Dordrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Lowe (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Henk Van Der Gouw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mattia Nunziata (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan-Carlos Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Regilio Meeuwis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eric Schumacher (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dennis de Graaf (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Antonio Urso (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Denneboom (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matthias Metzler (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Gijs Hellemons (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arno Schreuder (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Roland Jezierski (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Raymond Kreek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Roberto Knopper (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Christian Neeskens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | William De Palma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jean-Michel Coly (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Brutil Verhoeven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jesper De Graef (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Guilherme Sousa (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Daniel Wijker (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Abubakari Dos Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gary Gemmill (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Silvio Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dami‘n Verhoeven (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joost Van Der Pennen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tjalle Redeker (MID) | 6 | |