Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 18,808 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Wouter Van Bommel.
The pitch is in good condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Wouter Van Bommel.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.06
0-0Sebastien Muhlstein chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence flicks the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Franken. Bjšrn Franken plays a one-two with Jurgen Groenendijk and advances towards the goal... Bjšrn Franken shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
6.28
0-0Craig Collins flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Suarez controls it well on his chest. Francisco Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastien Muhlstein.
8.22
0-1Tobias Höfer threads a neat ball through to Lucas Gonzales. Lucas Gonzales flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Almeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Almeida tries a spectacular long range effort. Yuki Takahashi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.00
Antonio Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Lindner who gathers it comfortably.
20.44
Valgeir Hlödversson breaks forward. Valgeir Hlödversson passes the ball forward to Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tobias Höfer.
22.02
Antonio Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Zwaanswijk.
28.49
Tobias Höfer launches a long ball forward into the other half. Helder Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.45
Valgeir Hlödversson plays the ball forward to Adam Laver. Adam Laver makes a probing pass to Bjšrn Franken. Bjšrn Franken knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Tobias Lindner.
35.46
0-1Ruben Timmer takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Helder Lopes reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
36.59
0-1Reinder Ditewig flicks a high ball forward to Adam Laver who gracefully takes it down. With vision, Adam Laver picks a pass forward to Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk passes the ball forward but Melchior Oosterhof is offside!
40.25
0-1Antonio Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence makes a beautiful solo run. Brian Clemence tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
42.16
Helder Lopes threads a neat ball through to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira plays the ball forward to Francisco Suarez who has made a great run into the box. Francisco Suarez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.54
Ruben Timmer makes a beautiful solo run. Ruben Timmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Tobias Lindner!
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. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Helmond Sport kick off and get the second half underway!
47.48
Mustapha de Haan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.03
Tobias Höfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucas Gonzales. Lucas Gonzales sees Mustapha de Haan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mustapha de Haan plays a one-two with Helder Lopes and rushes in on goal... Mustapha de Haan shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
49.09
Reinder Ditewig flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Martins collects the pass. Antonio Martins makes a beautiful solo run. Antonio Martins hits a low pass to Brian Clemence. Brian Clemence cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Helmond Sport!
53.09
Adam Laver kicks a strong pass forward to Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof threads the ball through to Bjšrn Franken but he's offside!
54.20
1-1Lucas Gonzales barges into Reinder Ditewig. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Reinder Ditewig stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.36
Craig Collins knocks the ball forward to Mustapha de Haan. Mustapha de Haan advances with the ball. Mustapha de Haan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yuki Takahashi who gathers it comfortably.
59.33
1-1Francisco Suarez comes in with a high challenge, catching Reinder Ditewig with his studs. Francisco Suarez is shown the red card!! Reinder Ditewig runs off the knock.
60.48
1-1Helmond Sport have made 2 substitutions with Ensio Fonselius replacing Sebastien Muhlstein and Kew Boussatta replacing Melchior Oosterhof .
61.56
Reinder Ditewig flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Timmer. Ruben Timmer kicks a strong pass forward to Bjšrn Franken. Bjšrn Franken controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
63.51
Bjšrn Franken flicks a high pass forward. Jurgen Groenendijk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jurgen Groenendijk knocks the ball forward to Kew Boussatta but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.27
1-1Mustapha de Haan runs up as Craig Collins takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Mustapha de Haan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mustapha de Haan lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Almeida. Francisco Almeida whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Reinder Ditewig's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
66.19
Corner kick to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Helder Lopes plays it out to the edge of the box. Reinder Ditewig comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
69.12
Adam Laver flicks a high pass forward to Bjšrn Franken who brings the ball under control. Bjšrn Franken runs straight at the defence! Bjšrn Franken tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
73.15
Lucas Gonzales makes a simple pass to Mustapha de Haan. Mustapha de Haan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yuki Takahashi who gathers it comfortably.
77.57
Helmond Sport have made a substitution with Matthias Seibert replacing Antonio Martins .
79.10
Brian Clemence takes the throw-in. Ruben Timmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Kew Boussatta. Kew Boussatta passes the ball forward to Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk plays a one-two with Matthias Seibert and rushes in on goal... Jurgen Groenendijk rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but George Zwaanswijk blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
81.41
1-1Helmond Sport are in full control of this game.
83.40
Craig Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Mustapha de Haan. Mustapha de Haan flicks a high pass forward. Helder Lopes collects the pass. Helder Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
87.52
Ruben Timmer flicks a high pass forward. Kew Boussatta controls it well on his chest. Kew Boussatta tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Martins of Helmond Sport |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Yuki Takahashi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Reinder Ditewig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Valgeir Hlödversson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sebastien Muhlstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brian Clemence (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Ruben Timmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Antonio Martins (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Adam Laver (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jurgen Groenendijk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bjšrn Franken (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Melchior Oosterhof (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ensio Fonselius (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matthias Seibert (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kew Boussatta (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Tobias Lindner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tobias Höfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | George Zwaanswijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matthias Hollmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lucas Gonzales (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Mustapha de Haan (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Helder Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Helder Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francisco Suarez (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 11. | Francisco Almeida (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Garry Meiklejohn (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodney Lindenbergh (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eugenio Prieto (MID) | 0 | |