Match Report


Helmond SportHelmond Sport     NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jonathan DichioJ. Dichio68
G
1captain
G
72Cristiano FavalliC. Favalli
Wes KeeganW. Keegan74
D
2
D
69Alje RobbenA. Robben
Garry SounessG. Souness68
D
3
D
68Miel DoomernikM. Doomernik
Eugenio MoraE. Mora66
D
4
D
67Eugenio HierroE. Hierro
Paul Of HesselinkP. Of Hesselink72
M
5
D
64Frederico SaezF. Saez
Ernesto José MariE. José Mari70
M
6
M
80Guilherme FerreiraG. Ferreira
Fernando MoralesF. Morales68
M
captain7
M
66Rainer JahnR. Jahn
Martin PinziM. Pinzi67
M
8
A
77Gregoor BruinsG. Bruins
Ivar BakkatiI. Bakkati74
A
9
A
65Craig GoughC. Gough
Felipe NavarroF. Navarro67
A
10
A
60Alec RaeA. Rae
Eric HankeE. Hanke66
A
11
A
56Sieb KarelseS. Karelse
 
Sergio DreefS. Dreef67
M
12
D
64Delano Van HintumD. Van Hintum
Alistair JobsonA. Jobson62
A
13
D
63Lee KahnL. Kahn
Gianfranco PantanelliG. Pantanelli62
D
14
D
63Frank MurphyF. Murphy

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 17,535 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Giampaolo Polonia.


0.00
NEC Nijmegen start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.48
Sieb Karelse hacks Wes Keegan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wes Keegan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.27
Rainer Jahn sees Guilherme Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guilherme Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.56
Miel Doomernik plays the ball forward to Alje Robben. Alje Robben sees Sieb Karelse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sieb Karelse kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Gough but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.51
Eugenio Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Jahn controls it well on his chest. Rainer Jahn decides to run forward with the ball. Rainer Jahn knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
16.31
Guilherme Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Rae. Alec Rae gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.35
With vision, Eugenio Hierro laces a weighted ball forward to Craig Gough. Craig Gough decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Rae. Alec Rae heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
24.41
Garry Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Navarro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Navarro shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.02
Rainer Jahn threads a neat ball through to Alec Rae. Alec Rae shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Jonathan Dichio had no chance!! Goal for NEC Nijmegen!
30.37
Rainer Jahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
32.17
Martin Pinzi sees Ivar Bakkati in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivar Bakkati knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Favalli who gathers it comfortably.
33.39
Ernesto José Mari chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Pinzi. Martin Pinzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.01
Wes Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Garry Souness collects the pass. Garry Souness threads a neat ball through to Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.04
NEC Nijmegen are dictating the run of play here today.
44.31
Frederico Saez hoofs the ball up the pitch. Guilherme Ferreira shoots from long range but it is miles over!
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. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Helmond Sport get the second half underway!
47.31
Eugenio Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins threads the ball through to Alec Rae. Alec Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.23
Fernando Morales flicks a high pass forward to Eric Hanke who brings the ball under control. Eric Hanke knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Of Hesselink. Paul Of Hesselink rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Cristiano Favalli is on top of it.
49.37
Eugenio Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Sieb Karelse collects the pass. Sieb Karelse knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Garry Souness barges into Rainer Jahn. Penalty not given!!
53.07
Frederico Saez kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn flicks a high ball forward to Guilherme Ferreira who takes it down. Guilherme Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wes Keegan.
55.54
Rainer Jahn passes the ball forward to Alec Rae. Alec Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.18
With vision, Fernando Morales plays the ball forward to Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
63.12
Martin Pinzi knocks the ball forward to Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.18
Eugenio Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Jahn controls it well on his chest. Rainer Jahn flicks a high pass forward to Sieb Karelse who brings the ball under control. Sieb Karelse advances inside the box! Sieb Karelse side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jonathan Dichio with no chance!! Goal for NEC Nijmegen!
75.16
Gregoor Bruins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse plays a one-two with Craig Gough and advances towards the goal... Sieb Karelse cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.19
Paul Of Hesselink hits a low pass to Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
83.44
Miel Doomernik arcs the ball upfield. Sieb Karelse knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Rae. Alec Rae heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Jonathan Dichio. Excellent save.
84.12
Miel Doomernik deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jonathan Dichio easily smothers it!
85.23
Showing composure, Rainer Jahn laces a weighted ball forward to Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Jonathan Dichio!
87.07
Eugenio Mora flicks a high pass forward to Eric Hanke who brings the ball under control. Eric Hanke knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Morales. Fernando Morales directs the ball goalwards with his head. Cristiano Favalli gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
89.29
Ernesto José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Martin Pinzi controls it well on his chest. Martin Pinzi lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Rainer Jahn clumsily knocks into Eric Hanke. The referee calls over Rainer Jahn and shows him a yellow card! Eric Hanke stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Helmond Sport

NEC Nijmegen
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
28%
40.2%
31.7%

Scorers
Alec Rae 16, 27
Sieb Karelse 56, 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec Rae of NEC Nijmegen

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)
6
6.Ernesto José Mari (MID)
6
7.Fernando Morales (MID)
6
8.Martin Pinzi (MID)
6
9.Ivar Bakkati (ATT)
6
10.Felipe Navarro (ATT)
6
11.Eric Hanke (ATT)
6
 
12.Sergio Dreef (MID)
0
13.Alistair Jobson (ATT)
0
14.Gianfranco Pantanelli (DEF)
0

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