Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to Helmond Sport. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Michel Nonda.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Michel Nonda.
0.00
0-0Helmond Sport start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.48
0-0Isaiah Copping sees Jamal Kortland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jamal Kortland lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Beelenkamp. Rafael Beelenkamp heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
3.48
Carl Nalis flicks a high ball forward to Regi Van Halst who takes it down. Regi Van Halst tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.42
0-0Carl Nalis makes a simple pass to Tony Galàsek. Tony Galàsek knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
6.54
0-0Edwin Dijkstra passes the ball forward to Tony Galàsek. Tony Galàsek makes a simple pass to Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.02
Arno Peters drives a long ball upfield. Nelson Ricci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Elliott.
16.11
Carl Nalis brings the ball forward. Carl Nalis advances inside the box! Carl Nalis muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.49
Juan Vicente brings the ball forward. Juan Vicente cuts inside the box! Juan Vicente comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
22.48
Juan Vicente threads the ball through to Tony Galàsek. Tony Galàsek shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Olaf Mensah smothers it!
24.24
Isaiah Copping threads the ball through to Nelson Ricci. Nelson Ricci lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Müller. Rainer Müller makes a convincing header but Callum Hopkin reads it well. He makes it look easy!
27.18
Ottavio Saudati makes a probing pass to Isaiah Copping. Isaiah Copping plays the ball forward to Jamal Kortland. Jamal Kortland knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Copping. Isaiah Copping makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
34.43
1-0Piet Van Dieren threads a neat ball through to Tony Galàsek. Tony Galàsek cuts inside the box! Tony Galàsek shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.25
1-0Richard Naysmith barges into Isaiah Copping. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Isaiah Copping runs off the knock.
40.50
Nelson Ricci flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel De Romijn. Marcel De Romijn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
42.24
With great vision, Arno Peters plays the ball forward to Marcel De Romijn. Marcel De Romijn flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Müller collects the pass. Rainer Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Jamal Kortland. Jamal Kortland jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
44.26
Juan Vicente darts forward. Juan Vicente shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Olaf Mensah. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
Regi Van Halst kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Vicente. Juan Vicente flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Viana plays a scrappy one-two with Carl Nalis and advances towards the goal... Roberto Viana looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade 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
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off the second half!
53.44
Ottavio Saudati flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Müller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With vision, Rainer Müller plays the ball forward to Marcel De Romijn. Marcel De Romijn whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Beelenkamp. Rafael Beelenkamp whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.03
Ottavio Saudati makes a simple pass to Rainer Müller. Rainer Müller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.48
Showing composure, Juan Vicente plays the ball forward to Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.53
Nelson Ricci hacks Richard Naysmith from behind! Nelson Ricci is shown the yellow card! Richard Naysmith runs off the knock.
71.07
Nelson Ricci flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel De Romijn. Marcel De Romijn knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Müller. Rainer Müller outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.16
Piet Van Dieren flicks a high pass forward. Tony Galàsek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Galàsek lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Olaf Mensah!
77.03
1-1Carl Nalis knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Vicente. Juan Vicente cuts inside the box! Juan Vicente rockets a shot on goal but it is deflected wide by Alexandre Soares.
78.30
1-1Regi Van Halst takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Duncan Elliott is dispossessed by a tackle from Alexandre Soares.
79.10
Darl Visser makes a probing pass to Piet Van Dieren. Piet Van Dieren makes a probing pass to Tony Galàsek. Tony Galàsek whips in a cross ball towards Carl Nalis. Carl Nalis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
81.15
Carl Nalis makes a probing pass to Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana skips past Arno Peters! Roberto Viana takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Ottavio Saudati flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Ricci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nelson Ricci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Piet Van Dieren.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48%
52%
Play Area
26.7%
42.7%
30.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tony Galàsek of Roda JC Kerkrade |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Callum Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edwin Dijkstra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darl Visser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Naysmith (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Regi Van Halst (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carl Nalis (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juan Vicente (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Piet Van Dieren (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Roberto Viana (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Tony Galàsek (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | JŸrgen Bergdolmo (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nikolas Ziegler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ernest Jongen (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Olaf Mensah (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alexandre Soares (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Arno Peters (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ottavio Saudati (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Emanuele Sacchetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nelson Ricci (MID) | | 6 |
| 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 | |