Match Report


Helmond SportHelmond Sport     Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jonathan DichioJ. Dichio68
G
1
G
66Alberto RamirezA. Ramirez
Wes KeeganW. Keegan74
D
2
D
74Gerhard EderG. Eder
Garry SounessG. Souness68
D
3
D
69Alfred KelbanA. Kelban
Eugenio MoraE. Mora65
D
4
D
60Joost LangerakJ. Langerak
Paul Of HesselinkP. Of Hesselink72
M
5
M
77Theo Van EijkT. Van Eijk
Ernesto José MariE. José Mari70
M
6
M
73Ugo BeckhamU. Beckham
Fernando MoralesF. Morales68
M
captain7
M
73Leon BraatL. Braat
Martin PinziM. Pinzi67
M
8
M
68Matthias RiemannM. Riemann
Ivar BakkatiI. Bakkati74
A
9
A
74Youssef MaasY. Maas
Felipe NavarroF. Navarro67
A
10captain
A
68David KoncheskyD. Konchesky
Eric HankeE. Hanke66
A
11
A
66Stefano HammingS. Hamming
 
Sergio DreefS. Dreef67
M
12
A
64Andy BakkerA. Bakker
Alistair JobsonA. Jobson62
A
13
A
63Pierre PetitP. Petit
Stephen BradyS. Brady59
D
14
M
62Guilherme TeixeiraG. Teixeira

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 19,139 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Helmond Sport and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Hoogstrate.


0.00
The whistle blows and Helmond Sport kick off!
9.02
With vision, Gerhard Eder picks a pass forward to David Konchesky. David Konchesky whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Jonathan Dichio!
14.29
Ernesto José Mari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Pinzi. Martin Pinzi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alberto Ramirez manages to gather it.
15.11
Garry Souness flicks a high pass forward. Martin Pinzi controls it well on his chest. 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 by the defence.
20.13
Ivar Bakkati knocks the ball forward to Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.47
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.10
Wes Keegan sees Fernando Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Fernando Morales plays the ball forward to Martin Pinzi. Martin Pinzi knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro makes a convincing header. The ball strikes Joost Langerak's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
23.26
Ernesto José Mari takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Joost Langerak comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
26.36
Leon Braat catches Garry Souness on the ankles. The referee calls over Leon Braat and warns him to calm down! Garry Souness carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.26
Ernesto José Mari chips the ball to his team mate, Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gerhard Eder.
33.44
Fernando Morales flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Navarro collects the pass. Felipe Navarro lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Hanke. Eric Hanke outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
38.44
Ugo Beckham changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ugo Beckham plays a scrappy one-two with David Konchesky and advances towards the goal... Ugo Beckham rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
42.36
Ugo Beckham barges into Fernando Morales. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Morales stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.24
Ugo Beckham makes a probing pass to David Konchesky. David Konchesky shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Fernando Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Alberto Ramirez manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Helmond Sport appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Sparta Rotterdam kicking off!
48.12
Eugenio Mora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Pinzi. Martin Pinzi plays the ball forward to Eric Hanke. Eric Hanke knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Of Hesselink. Paul Of Hesselink connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alberto Ramirez manages to gather it effortlessly.
49.45
Matthias Riemann flicks a high pass forward. David Konchesky holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Konchesky advances inside the box! Some good footwork from David Konchesky provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jonathan Dichio with no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
54.44
Eric Hanke catches Joost Langerak on the ankles. The referee calls over Eric Hanke and shows him a yellow card! Joost Langerak stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Martin Pinzi plays the ball forward to Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
61.58
Leon Braat clumsily knocks into Fernando Morales. The referee brings Leon Braat to one side and gives him another warning! Fernando Morales runs off the knock.
63.11
Ugo Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Hamming controls it well on his chest. Stefano Hamming plays a quick one-two with David Konchesky and rushes in on goal... Stefano Hamming takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jonathan Dichio.
64.58
It's a corner kick. Matthias Riemann loops the ball in to towards the near post. Paul Of Hesselink reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
66.33
Wes Keegan flicks a high pass forward to Paul Of Hesselink who brings the ball under control. Paul Of Hesselink darts forward. Paul Of Hesselink plays a quick one-two with Fernando Morales and rushes in on goal... Paul Of Hesselink comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.42
Fernando Morales plays the ball forward to Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati whips in a cross ball towards Eric Hanke. Eric Hanke connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.53
Felipe Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.13
Garry Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Morales. Fernando Morales threads a neat ball through to Paul Of Hesselink. Paul Of Hesselink runs straight at the defence! Paul Of Hesselink shoots from just inside the box but Alberto Ramirez reads it well. Well saved!
81.10
Fernando Morales runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fernando Morales shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.23
Paul Of Hesselink threads a neat ball through to Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro lofts in a cross ball towards Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.11
Fernando Morales flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Navarro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Navarro runs straight at the defence! Felipe Navarro shoots from just inside the box. The ball strikes Alfred Kelban's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
88.33
Ernesto José Mari takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Joost Langerak reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
89.12
Gerhard Eder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Braat. Leon Braat plays the ball forward to Matthias Riemann. Matthias Riemann shoots from 20 yards. Jonathan Dichio gets down and covers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Helmond Sport

Sparta Rotterdam
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75.3%
24.7%
Play Area
24.7%
45.5%
29.9%

Scorers
Paul Of Hesselink 66
Eric Hanke 71
Fernando Morales 81
Ivar Bakkati 84
David Konchesky 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Morales of Helmond Sport

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

1.Alberto Ramirez (GK)
7
2.Gerhard Eder (DEF)
6
3.Alfred Kelban (DEF)
6
4.Joost Langerak (DEF)
6
5.Theo Van Eijk (MID)
6
6.Ugo Beckham (MID)yellow card
6
7.Leon Braat (MID)
5
8.Matthias Riemann (MID)
6
9.Youssef Maas (ATT)
6
10.David Konchesky (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Stefano Hamming (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Bakker (ATT)
0
13.Pierre Petit (ATT)
0
14.Guilherme Teixeira (MID)
0