Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play FC Utrecht in this league cup game. A crowd of 16,387 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikos Dirk.
The pitch is in good condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikos Dirk.
0.00
0-0Helmond Sport kick off!
3.29
0-0Melchior Oosterhof plays the ball forward to Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence makes a defence splitting pass to Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but Steven Keller is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
4.52
0-0Yuri Venema chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Timmer. Ruben Timmer threads a neat ball through to Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
8.44
0-0Adam Laver barges into Eddie Kahn. Adam Laver is shown the yellow card! Eddie Kahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.49
0-0Ruben Timmer makes a simple pass to Bjšrn Franken. Bjšrn Franken advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Bjšrn Franken provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.09
Under pressure, Yuri Venema clears the ball far upfield. Antonio Martins makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Hugo Leon manages to gather it.
15.04
0-0Ruben Timmer makes a beautiful solo run. Ruben Timmer kicks a strong pass forward to Bjšrn Franken but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.53
Ruben Timmer knocks the ball forward to Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence passes the ball forward to Bjšrn Franken. Bjšrn Franken cuts inside the box! Bjšrn Franken muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Hugo Leon manages to gather it.
22.55
1-0Ruben Timmer threads a neat ball through to Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Timmer. Ruben Timmer powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Helmond Sport!
32.16
Reinder Ditewig hits a low pass to Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
36.53
Christopher Meerdink flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Kahn controls it well on his chest. Eddie Kahn whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.59
Yuri Venema passes the ball forward to Valgeir Hlödversson. Valgeir Hlödversson chips the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk knocks in a cross ball towards Bjšrn Franken. Bjšrn Franken connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Hugo Leon manages to keep it out.
42.50
1-0Christopher Meerdink sees Christian Gyan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Gyan hits a low pass to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.41
Christopher Meerdink makes a simple pass to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn chips the ball to his team mate, Sieme Fabrie. Sieme Fabrie advances inside the box! Sieme Fabrie takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Yuri Venema blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
45.00
Christopher Meerdink flicks a high pass forward to Steven Keller who brings the ball under control. Steven Keller flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Carter controls it well on his chest. Eddie Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Sieme Fabrie. Sieme Fabrie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Yuki Takahashi. Excellent save.
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. FC Utrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off!
49.03
Valgeir Hlödversson sees Ruben Timmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Timmer advances with the ball. Ruben Timmer makes a defence splitting pass to Bjšrn Franken. Bjšrn Franken makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Hugo Leon smothers it!
51.08
Christian Gyan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.09
Christian Gyan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Christian Gyan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.08
Christopher Meerdink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan threads a neat ball through to Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yuki Takahashi who gathers it comfortably.
59.47
With a delightful solo run, Eddie Kahn stretches the opposition's defence. Eddie Kahn shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
60.54
1-0Helmond Sport have made 2 substitutions with Sebastien Muhlstein replacing Yuri Venema and Kew Boussatta replacing Melchior Oosterhof .FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Franceco Miccoli replacing Stefan Enescu .
61.56
Jurgen Groenendijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence skips past Piotr Pol! Some world-class footwork from Brian Clemence provides some space. He shoots at goal. Brian Clemence scores for Helmond Sport!!
67.39
Sebastien Muhlstein knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Timmer. Ruben Timmer chips the ball to his team mate, Kew Boussatta. Kew Boussatta lofts in a cross ball towards Bjšrn Franken. Bjšrn Franken connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.07
Sieme Fabrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn hits a low pass to Sieme Fabrie. Sieme Fabrie strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Yuki Takahashi gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
73.49
Antonio Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk puts a great ball through but Kew Boussatta is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
77.05
Helmond Sport have made a substitution with Matthias Seibert replacing Antonio Martins .
81.14
Sieme Fabrie kicks a strong pass forward to James Platt. James Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.22
Reinder Ditewig chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Timmer. Ruben Timmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk lofts in a cross ball towards Kew Boussatta. Kew Boussatta directs the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Hugo Leon keeps it out!
85.53
Eddie Kahn threads a neat ball through to James Platt. James Platt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Reinder Ditewig.
87.33
Adam Laver flicks a high pass forward. Jurgen Groenendijk collects the pass. Jurgen Groenendijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yuki Takahashi (GK)
6
2. Reinder Ditewig (DEF)
6
3. Valgeir Hlödversson (DEF)
6
4. Yuri Venema (DEF)
7
5. Brian Clemence (MID)
8
6. Ruben Timmer (MID)
9
7. Antonio Martins (MID)
6
8. Adam Laver (MID)
5
9. Jurgen Groenendijk (ATT)
8
10. Bjšrn Franken (ATT)
7
11. Melchior Oosterhof (ATT)
6
12. Sebastien Muhlstein (DEF)
6
13. Matthias Seibert (MID)
6
14. Kew Boussatta (ATT)
6
1. Hugo Leon (GK)
7
2. Chris Van Der Vaart (DEF)
6
3. Steven Keller (DEF)
6
4. Christopher Meerdink (DEF)
6
5. Piotr Pol (DEF)
6
6. Eddie Kahn (MID)
7
7. Christian Gyan (MID)
6
8. Sieme Fabrie (MID)
7
9. Eddie Carter (ATT)
6
10. Stefan Enescu (ATT)
6
11. James Platt (ATT)
6
12. Giorgio Vukoja (ATT)
0
13. Alberto Correa (MID)
0
14. Franceco Miccoli (ATT)
6