Match Report


NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen     Helmond SportHelmond Sport
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Cristiano FavalliC. Favalli72
G
captain1
G
68Jonathan DichioJ. Dichio
Alje RobbenA. Robben69
D
2
D
74Wes KeeganW. Keegan
Miel DoomernikM. Doomernik68
D
3
D
68Garry SounessG. Souness
Eugenio HierroE. Hierro67
D
4
D
65Eugenio MoraE. Mora
Delano Van HintumD. Van Hintum64
D
5
M
72Paul Of HesselinkP. Of Hesselink
Guilherme FerreiraG. Ferreira80
M
6
M
70Ernesto José MariE. José Mari
Rainer JahnR. Jahn66
M
7captain
M
68Fernando MoralesF. Morales
Gregoor BruinsG. Bruins77
A
8
M
67Martin PinziM. Pinzi
Craig GoughC. Gough65
A
9
A
74Ivar BakkatiI. Bakkati
Alec RaeA. Rae60
A
10
A
67Felipe NavarroF. Navarro
Sieb KarelseS. Karelse56
A
11
A
66Eric HankeE. Hanke
 
Lee KahnL. Kahn63
D
12
M
67Sergio DreefS. Dreef
Frank MurphyF. Murphy63
D
13
A
62Alistair JobsonA. Jobson
Pierre G. TacchiniP. Tacchini63
M
14
D
59Stephen BradyS. Brady

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 18,506 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Inia.


0.00
Helmond Sport get the match underway!
3.46
Guilherme Ferreira hits a low pass to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
10.18
Eugenio Hierro receives the ball from a throw-in from Guilherme Ferreira. Eugenio Hierro chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.16
Fernando Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Of Hesselink. Paul Of Hesselink lofts in a cross ball towards Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati powers a header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Cristiano Favalli!
14.34
Guilherme Ferreira sees Craig Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Gough shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
20.31
Wes Keegan makes a probing pass to Eugenio Mora. Eugenio Mora hits a low pass to Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro deftly passes the ball to Ivar Bakkati, releasing him through on goal. Ivar Bakkati takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.52
Wes Keegan barges into Guilherme Ferreira. Wes Keegan is shown the yellow card! Guilherme Ferreira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.54
Rainer Jahn flicks a high ball forward to Gregoor Bruins who takes it down. Gregoor Bruins shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
28.30
Paul Of Hesselink makes a simple pass to Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.39
Rainer Jahn makes an attacking run forward. Rainer Jahn whips in a cross ball towards Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.49
Alje Robben barges into Martin Pinzi. Alje Robben is shown the yellow card! Martin Pinzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.08
Ivar Bakkati barges into Delano Van Hintum. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Delano Van Hintum hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.55
Ernesto José Mari catches Rainer Jahn on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rainer Jahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Martin Pinzi threads the ball through to Fernando Morales. Fernando Morales whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen appear unchanged since the first half. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen kick off!
49.21
Craig Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
51.36
Eugenio Mora flicks a high pass forward. Paul Of Hesselink collects the pass. Paul Of Hesselink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Delano Van Hintum.
55.50
Paul Of Hesselink hits a low pass to Eric Hanke. Eric Hanke lofts in a cross ball towards Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati beats his man to it with a header. The shot is on target but blocked by Alje Robben. That should have been a goal!
60.30
Martin Pinzi flicks a high pass forward. Paul Of Hesselink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Of Hesselink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.49
Fernando Morales makes a probing pass to Eric Hanke. Eric Hanke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.08
Fernando Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Martin Pinzi. Martin Pinzi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.51
Rainer Jahn flicks a high ball forward to Sieb Karelse who takes it down. Sieb Karelse shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Jonathan Dichio manages to gather it.
73.36
Rainer Jahn catches Wes Keegan on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wes Keegan runs off the knock.
81.37
Craig Gough sees space and advances. Craig Gough whips in a cross ball towards Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.52
Miel Doomernik flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Jahn collects the pass. Rainer Jahn flicks a high pass forward. Craig Gough comfortably collects the pass. Craig Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fantastic reaction save from Jonathan Dichio!
87.39
Garry Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Mora. Eugenio Mora passes the ball forward to Eric Hanke. Eric Hanke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miel Doomernik.
90.00
Fernando Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Hanke. Eric Hanke knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro beats his man to it with a header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

NEC Nijmegen

Helmond Sport
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
29.6%
49.3%
21.1%

Scorers
Ivar Bakkati 20
Martin Pinzi 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Pinzi of Helmond Sport

Match Ratings
1.Cristiano Favalli (GK)
6
2.Alje Robben (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Miel Doomernik (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Hierro (DEF)
7
5.Delano Van Hintum (DEF)
6
6.Guilherme Ferreira (MID)
6
7.Rainer Jahn (MID)yellow card
7
8.Gregoor Bruins (ATT)
6
9.Craig Gough (ATT)
7
10.Alec Rae (ATT)
6
11.Sieb Karelse (ATT)
7
 
12.Lee Kahn (DEF)
0
13.Frank Murphy (DEF)
0
14.Pierre G. Tacchini (MID)
0

1.Jonathan Dichio (GK)
7
2.Wes Keegan (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Garry Souness (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Mora (DEF)
6
5.Paul Of Hesselink (MID)
7
6.Ernesto José Mari (MID)yellow card
6
7.Fernando Morales (MID)
7
8.Martin Pinzi (MID)goal scored
9
9.Ivar Bakkati (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Felipe Navarro (ATT)
7
11.Eric Hanke (ATT)
7
 
12.Sergio Dreef (MID)
0
13.Alistair Jobson (ATT)
0
14.Stephen Brady (DEF)
0