Match Report


Helmond SportHelmond Sport     ADO Den HaagADO Den Haag
Computer Player Computer Player Richard Ketland Richard Ketland
Roberto KnopperR. Knopper84
G
1
G
66Robert WiekensR. Wiekens
Christian NeeskensC. Neeskens66
D
captain2
D
68Cesar MonteiroC. Monteiro
William De PalmaW. De Palma66
D
3captain
D
68Pierre SonzogniP. Sonzogni
Jean-Michel ColyJ. Coly62
D
4
D
67Shota SchulpS. Schulp
Brutil VerhoevenB. Verhoeven61
D
5
M
66Filippo AdaniF. Adani
Jesper De GraefJ. De Graef71
M
6
M
65Eric BirkwaldE. Birkwald
Guilherme SousaG. Sousa59
M
7
M
65Abel AlmeidaA. Almeida
Daniel WijkerD. Wijker74
A
8
M
55Pim WiekensP. Wiekens
Abubakari Dos SantosA. Dos Santos68
A
9
A
70Frederico BlancoF. Blanco
Gary GemmillG. Gemmill65
A
10
A
72Frank ElzingaF. Elzinga
Silvio MoreiraS. Moreira61
A
11
A
54Bogdan LodewijksB. Lodewijks
 
Dami‘n VerhoevenD. Verhoeven62
G
12
A
54Ole CruyffO. Cruyff
Joost Van Der PennenJ. Van Der Pennen61
A
13
M
60Denny BabangidaD. Babangida
Tjalle RedekerT. Redeker56
M
14
A
64Robin Van Der GunR. Van Der Gun

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play host to ADO Den Haag. A crowd of 20,085 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruud Huiberts.


0.00
ADO Den Haag kick off and get the first half underway!
2.17
Jesper De Graef threads a neat ball through to Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Abubakari Dos Santos. Abubakari Dos Santos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Robert Wiekens with no chance!! Goal for Helmond Sport!
6.58
Pierre Sonzogni sees a break and surges forward. Pierre Sonzogni sees Frank Elzinga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frank Elzinga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Neeskens.
8.31
Guilherme Sousa barges into Pim Wiekens. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pim Wiekens runs off the knock.
9.40
Guilherme Sousa hits a low pass to Abubakari Dos Santos. Abubakari Dos Santos knocks the ball forward, putting Daniel Wijker through on goal. Daniel Wijker cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Shota Schulp. Excellent block.
10.42
With great vision, William De Palma plays the ball forward to Jesper De Graef. Jesper De Graef hits a low pass to Abubakari Dos Santos. Abubakari Dos Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Moreira. Silvio Moreira rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.36
Guilherme Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abubakari Dos Santos. Abubakari Dos Santos shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
20.07
Pierre Sonzogni takes it forward alone. Pierre Sonzogni passes the ball forward to Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Elzinga. Frank Elzinga heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.35
Guilherme Sousa comes in with a late challenge on Eric Birkwald. Guilherme Sousa is warned by the referee! Eric Birkwald runs off the knock.
26.08
Christian Neeskens barges into Frederico Blanco. The referee warns Christian Neeskens to calm down! Frederico Blanco runs off the knock.
27.26
With a delightful solo run, Pim Wiekens stretches the opposition's defence. Pim Wiekens lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Elzinga. Frank Elzinga connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Roberto Knopper manages to gather it effortlessly.
30.27
Guilherme Sousa laces a weighted ball forward to Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Moreira. Silvio Moreira connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
32.28
Guilherme Sousa advances with the ball. Guilherme Sousa tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
33.31
Eric Birkwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Roberto Knopper. What a great pair of hands!
34.06
Shota Schulp sees Eric Birkwald in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Frank Elzinga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frank Elzinga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Knopper who gathers it comfortably.
40.01
Abel Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Blanco collects the pass. Frederico Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Bogdan Lodewijks. Bogdan Lodewijks connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
44.52
Pierre Sonzogni flicks a high pass forward. Filippo Adani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filippo Adani chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Elzinga. Frank Elzinga shoots from distance. Solid save from Roberto Knopper. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
Jesper De Graef passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Silvio Moreira. Silvio Moreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Helmond Sport appear unchanged since the first half. ADO Den Haag also appear unchanged since the first half. The ADO Den Haag players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Helmond Sport kick off the second half!
48.52
Pierre Sonzogni threads the ball through to Abel Almeida. Abel Almeida knocks the ball forward to Bogdan Lodewijks. Bogdan Lodewijks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.08
Eric Birkwald receives the ball from a throw-in from Pim Wiekens. Eric Birkwald passes the ball forward to Bogdan Lodewijks. Bogdan Lodewijks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
53.15
Abel Almeida runs straight at the opposition's defence. Abel Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Bogdan Lodewijks. Bogdan Lodewijks takes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Roberto Knopper!
55.20
Pierre Sonzogni passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Abel Almeida. Abel Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Elzinga. Frank Elzinga hits a low pass to Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Superb reactions from Roberto Knopper. What a save!
59.57
Guilherme Sousa passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Wijker. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Wijker connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.24
Helmond Sport have made 2 substitutions with Joost Van Der Pennen replacing Brutil Verhoeven and Tjalle Redeker replacing Abubakari Dos Santos .
61.29
Cesar Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Pim Wiekens. Pim Wiekens knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Elzinga. Frank Elzinga whips in a cross ball towards Bogdan Lodewijks. Bogdan Lodewijks outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
66.48
Without breaking stride, Guilherme Sousa plays the ball forward to Silvio Moreira. Silvio Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Tjalle Redeker. Tjalle Redeker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
67.55
Jesper De Graef catches Pim Wiekens on the ankles. Jesper De Graef is shown the yellow card! Pim Wiekens stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.52
Cesar Monteiro threads the ball through to Filippo Adani. Filippo Adani threads a neat ball through to Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Bogdan Lodewijks. Bogdan Lodewijks rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.05
ADO Den Haag have made 3 substitutions with Ole Cruyff replacing Bogdan Lodewijks, Denny Babangida replacing Pim Wiekens and Robin Van Der Gun replacing Frank Elzinga .
81.42
Joost Van Der Pennen gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Daniel Wijker whips in a cross ball towards Tjalle Redeker. Tjalle Redeker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
83.11
Guilherme Sousa knocks the ball forward to Tjalle Redeker. Tjalle Redeker tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.30
Guilherme Sousa threads a neat ball through to Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.30
Abel Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Robin Van Der Gun who brings the ball under control. Robin Van Der Gun knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Cruyff. Ole Cruyff jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Christian Neeskens comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Blanco. The referee warns Christian Neeskens again to calm down! Frederico Blanco runs off the knock.
90.00
Free kick to ADO Den Haag just outside the area...
90.00
Ole Cruyff takes a stuttering run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Helmond Sport

ADO Den Haag
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.7%
64.3%
Play Area
26.2%
45.2%
28.6%

Scorers
Abubakari Dos Santos 2
Silvio Moreira 10
Frank Elzinga 20
Bogdan Lodewijks 74

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Abubakari Dos Santos of Helmond Sport

Match Ratings