Match Report


VeendamVeendam     Helmond SportHelmond Sport
Craig ThornburrowCraig Thornburrow Garry Lloyd Garry Lloyd
Lars MüllerL. Müller67
G
1
G
68Olaf MensahO. Mensah
Gerhard KohlerG. Kohler69
D
2
D
70Alexandre SoaresA. Soares
Melchior HespM. Hesp73
D
captain3
D
64Arno PetersA. Peters
Norman MannN. Mann65
D
4
D
67Ottavio SaudatiO. Saudati
Adilson de VriesA. de Vries60
D
5
D
77Emanuele SacchettiE. Sacchetti
Jose CostaJ. Costa64
M
6
M
52Nelson RicciN. Ricci
Riccardo GriecoR. Grieco69
M
7captain
M
70Marcel De RomijnM. De Romijn
Alassandro BonomiA. Bonomi65
A
8
M
68Isaiah CoppingI. Copping
Don GallacherD. Gallacher64
A
9
A
69Rafael BeelenkampR. Beelenkamp
Francesco G. BizzarriF. Bizzarri60
A
10
A
71Rainer MüllerR. Müller
Youssef KortlandY. Kortland55
A
11
A
71Jamal KortlandJ. Kortland
 
John ClelandJ. Cleland66
D
12
D
58Paul RudgeP. Rudge
Roger WillemsR. Willems53
M
13
D
53Enrico Di CaraE. Di Cara
Tony BrandT. Brand60
A
14
A
47Fabio BianconiF. Bianconi

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to Helmond Sport. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Iwan Van Den Berg.


0.00
Helmond Sport kick off!
2.23
Arno Peters knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Copping. Isaiah Copping knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel De Romijn. Marcel De Romijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.43
Alexandre Soares makes a beautiful solo run. Alexandre Soares knocks the ball forward to Rafael Beelenkamp. Rafael Beelenkamp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.27
Francesco G. Bizzarri threads a neat ball through to Jose Costa. Jose Costa tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.39
Arno Peters flicks a high ball forward to Marcel De Romijn who takes it down. Marcel De Romijn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rainer Müller. Rainer Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Beelenkamp. Rafael Beelenkamp is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
10.58
Norman Mann flicks a high pass forward to Riccardo Grieco who brings the ball under control. Riccardo Grieco passes the ball forward to Jose Costa. Jose Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Olaf Mensah who gathers it comfortably.
12.03
Isaiah Copping receives the ball from a throw-in from Nelson Ricci. Isaiah Copping passes the ball forward to Nelson Ricci. Nelson Ricci whips in a cross ball towards Jamal Kortland. Jamal Kortland heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
14.13
Jose Costa flicks a high pass forward. Francesco G. Bizzarri controls it well on his chest. Francesco G. Bizzarri plays a quick one-two with Alassandro Bonomi and rushes in on goal... Francesco G. Bizzarri side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.46
Riccardo Grieco flicks a high ball forward to Francesco G. Bizzarri who takes it down. Francesco G. Bizzarri plays a quick one-two with Don Gallacher and rushes in on goal... Francesco G. Bizzarri takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
18.20
Riccardo Grieco passes the ball forward to Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emanuele Sacchetti.
21.08
Riccardo Grieco threads a neat ball through to Jose Costa. Jose Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.53
Riccardo Grieco flicks a high ball forward to Don Gallacher who takes it down. Don Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Alassandro Bonomi. Alassandro Bonomi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Alassandro Bonomi scores for Veendam!!
36.56
Isaiah Copping flicks a high pass forward. Jamal Kortland collects the pass. Jamal Kortland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Kohler.
38.07
Norman Mann sees a break and surges forward. Norman Mann sees Jose Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Olaf Mensah is on top of it.
39.42
Riccardo Grieco surges forward with the ball. Riccardo Grieco finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.52
Norman Mann threads the ball through to Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco sees Don Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Gallacher puts a great ball through. Alassandro Bonomi runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.44
Jose Costa flicks a high pass forward. Francesco G. Bizzarri controls it well on his chest. Francesco G. Bizzarri whips in a cross ball towards Jose Costa. Jose Costa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
44.24
Riccardo Grieco sees Don Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Gallacher shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half. The Helmond Sport players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Veendam kick off the second half!
49.01
Emanuele Sacchetti passes the ball forward to Nelson Ricci. Nelson Ricci sees space and advances. Nelson Ricci shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.37
Norman Mann laces a through ball forward to Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco flicks a high pass forward. Francesco G. Bizzarri collects the pass. Francesco G. Bizzarri knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Costa. With a superhuman jump, Jose Costa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Costa! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
59.50
Riccardo Grieco clumsily knocks into Marcel De Romijn. The referee calls over Riccardo Grieco and warns him to calm down! Marcel De Romijn stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.10
Marcel De Romijn knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Beelenkamp. Rafael Beelenkamp knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Ricci. Nelson Ricci flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Helmond Sport!
63.47
Marcel De Romijn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Beelenkamp. Rafael Beelenkamp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Kohler.
67.58
Jose Costa sees Don Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alassandro Bonomi but the linesman indicates offside!
69.32
Under pressure, Norman Mann clears the ball far upfield. Youssef Kortland knocks in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
71.17
Riccardo Grieco sees Alassandro Bonomi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alassandro Bonomi shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
75.02
Melchior Hesp makes a beautiful solo run. Melchior Hesp threads a neat ball through to Jose Costa. Jose Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
78.51
Marcel De Romijn flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Beelenkamp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Beelenkamp knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Ricci. Nelson Ricci is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
83.14
Arno Peters chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Ricci. Nelson Ricci flicks a high pass forward. Marcel De Romijn easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel De Romijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Norman Mann.
85.50
Jose Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
89.10
Nelson Ricci hacks Riccardo Grieco from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Riccardo Grieco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Veendam

Helmond Sport
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
24.5%
44.7%
30.9%

Scorers
Alassandro Bonomi 31
Jose Costa 54
Nelson Ricci 49, 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nelson Ricci of Helmond Sport

Match Ratings
1.Lars Müller (GK)
6
2.Gerhard Kohler (DEF)
6
3.Melchior Hesp (DEF)
6
4.Norman Mann (DEF)
7
5.Adilson de Vries (DEF)
6
6.Jose Costa (MID)goal scored
9
7.Riccardo Grieco (MID)
8
8.Alassandro Bonomi (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Don Gallacher (ATT)
7
10.Francesco G. Bizzarri (ATT)
7
11.Youssef Kortland (ATT)
6
 
12.John Cleland (DEF)
0
13.Roger Willems (MID)
0
14.Tony Brand (ATT)
0

1.Olaf Mensah (GK)
7
2.Alexandre Soares (DEF)
6
3.Arno Peters (DEF)
6
4.Ottavio Saudati (DEF)
6
5.Emanuele Sacchetti (DEF)
7
6.Nelson Ricci (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
7.Marcel De Romijn (MID)
7
8.Isaiah Copping (MID)
6
9.Rafael Beelenkamp (ATT)
7
10.Rainer Müller (ATT)
6
11.Jamal Kortland (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Rudge (DEF)
0
13.Enrico Di Cara (DEF)
0
14.Fabio Bianconi (ATT)
0