Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 19,750 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Vitesse Arnhem and Helmond Sport are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Vitesse Arnhem and Helmond Sport are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Helmond Sport kick off!
3.45
0-0Shane Laybutt comes in with a late challenge on Bjšrn Timmer. The referee calls over Shane Laybutt and shows him a yellow card! Bjšrn Timmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.20
0-0Klas Allback passes the ball forward to Malte Hermann. Malte Hermann goes all the way! Malte Hermann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Daan Nelisse.
6.32
Albert Lozano chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Murray. Morris Murray advances with the ball. Morris Murray plays a perfect one-two with Henk Gentenaar and rushes in on goal... Morris Murray shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Maarten Aelbrecht!
9.56
Kenneth Bögelund flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Babangida. Marc Babangida goes all the way! Marc Babangida takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
14.56
Kenneth Bögelund advances with the ball. Kenneth Bögelund goes all the way! Kenneth Bögelund tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Daan Nelisse easily smothers it!
18.56
0-0Igor Beschastnykh surges forward with the ball. Igor Beschastnykh knocks the ball forward to Miguel Tovar but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.21
0-0Helmond Sport are easily keeping Vitesse Arnhem at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
26.02
0-0Shane Laybutt threads the ball through to Gerson Kempin. Gerson Kempin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Babangida. Marc Babangida goes all the way! Marc Babangida cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
33.29
0-1Tomasz Smolarek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bjšrn Timmer. Bjšrn Timmer goes all the way! Bjšrn Timmer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.58
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.07
Morris Murray flicks the ball to his team mate, Rob Oosterhof. Rob Oosterhof flicks the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Timmer. Bjšrn Timmer tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
45.00
0-1Albert Lozano passes the ball forward to Morris Murray. Morris Murray chips the ball to his team mate, Rob Oosterhof. Rob Oosterhof knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Vitesse Arnhem start the second half!
47.11
Dinu Petrescu kicks a strong pass forward to Gerson Kempin. Gerson Kempin knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Hermann. Malte Hermann flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Tovar. Miguel Tovar takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Daan Nelisse.
48.27
Igor Beschastnykh knocks the ball forward to Malte Hermann. Malte Hermann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Daan Nelisse!
49.50
Shane Laybutt makes a probing pass to Klas Allback. Klas Allback flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Babangida. Marc Babangida goes all the way! Marc Babangida tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.18
Igor Beschastnykh advances with the ball. Igor Beschastnykh whips in a cross ball towards Marc Babangida. Marc Babangida directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.47
Kofi Tychon brings the ball forward. Kofi Tychon knocks in a cross ball towards Bjšrn Timmer. Bjšrn Timmer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Bjšrn Timmer scores for Helmond Sport!!
60.21
Pierre Ndo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerson Kempin. Gerson Kempin chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Tovar. Miguel Tovar kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Babangida but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.41
Morris Murray chips the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Timmer. Bjšrn Timmer shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.38
Stefano Jongen chips the ball to his team mate, Rob Oosterhof. Rob Oosterhof shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.29
1-3Malte Hermann hacks Raymond Van Dinteren from behind! Malte Hermann is given a warning by the referee! Raymond Van Dinteren gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.45
Klas Allback makes a probing pass to Miguel Tovar. Miguel Tovar plays a perfect one-two with Malte Hermann and rushes in on goal... Miguel Tovar shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Daan Nelisse!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
20%
45%
35%
Scorers
| Marc Babangida 50 | Bjšrn Timmer 33, 55 Rob Oosterhof 73 |