Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play host to Vitesse Arnhem. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Donny Schomaker.


0.00
Vitesse Arnhem start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.05
Carlos Soler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeroen Kans. Jeroen Kans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.53
Arno Peters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Copping. Isaiah Copping hits a low pass to Marcel De Romijn. Marcel De Romijn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Bolton who gathers it comfortably.
8.32
Carlos Soler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Philips. Luke Philips passes the ball forward but Fernando Vicente is offside!
12.49
Lee Lloyd flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Manetti controls it well on his chest. Stefan Manetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.47
Marcel De Romijn laces a through ball forward to Rafael Beelenkamp. Rafael Beelenkamp lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Copping. Isaiah Copping knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
21.28
Lee Lloyd clumsily knocks into Isaiah Copping. Lee Lloyd is shown the yellow card! Isaiah Copping runs off the knock.
24.39
Marcel De Romijn passes the ball forward to Rainer Müller. Rainer Müller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daan Van Der Doelen.
27.07
Alexandre Soares comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Manetti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Manetti grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.22
Daan Van Der Doelen knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Philips. Luke Philips flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Manetti controls it well on his chest. Stefan Manetti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Olaf Mensah who gathers it comfortably.
33.29
Ottavio Saudati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel De Romijn. Marcel De Romijn plays the ball forward to Rafael Beelenkamp. Rafael Beelenkamp whips in a cross ball towards Jamal Kortland. Rainer Reimers catches Jamal Kortland on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
34.09
Rafael Beelenkamp flicks a high pass forward. Jamal Kortland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jamal Kortland finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
36.55
Rafael Beelenkamp makes a probing pass to Jamal Kortland. Jamal Kortland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.25
Arno Peters flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Beelenkamp who takes it down. Rafael Beelenkamp whips in a cross ball towards Marcel De Romijn. With a superhuman jump, Marcel De Romijn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Ronnie Bolton manages to gather it comfortably.
40.35
Without breaking stride, Ighli Biliotti plays the ball forward to Rainer Müller. Rainer Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel De Romijn. Marcel De Romijn muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
44.18
Luke Philips flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Manetti collects the pass. Stefan Manetti whips in a cross ball towards Lee Lloyd. Lee Lloyd heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Emanuele Sacchetti's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
Carlos Soler takes a quick corner, playing it short to Daan Van Der Doelen. Daan Van Der Doelen heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Some good footwork from Cosmin Koster provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Helmond Sport appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Helmond Sport kick off!
48.07
Marcel De Romijn hits a low pass to Rainer Müller. Rainer Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Copping. Isaiah Copping knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.13
Rainer Reimers hits a low pass to Luke Philips. Luke Philips flicks a high pass forward. Jeroen Kans controls it well on his chest. Jeroen Kans finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.11
Daan Van Der Doelen pushes up the pitch. Daan Van Der Doelen takes it forward alone. Daan Van Der Doelen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Olaf Mensah who gathers it comfortably.
57.52
Luis Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Cosmin Koster. Cosmin Koster knocks the ball forward to Jeroen Kans. Jeroen Kans finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Olaf Mensah comfortably smothers it!
59.29
Luis Ramirez sees Lee Lloyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lee Lloyd surges forward with the ball. Lee Lloyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.44
Ottavio Saudati chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Peters. Arno Peters sees Marcel De Romijn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel De Romijn makes a great pass forward. Jamal Kortland runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
61.23
Arno Peters flicks a high pass forward. Marcel De Romijn controls it well on his chest. Marcel De Romijn flicks a high ball forward to Jamal Kortland who takes it down. Jamal Kortland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.42
Marcel De Romijn hacks Luis Ramirez from behind! Marcel De Romijn is given a warning by the referee! Luis Ramirez runs off the knock.
69.02
Marcel De Romijn makes a probing pass to Ighli Biliotti. Ighli Biliotti shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Ronnie Bolton easily smothers it!
73.51
Isaiah Copping knocks the ball forward to Jamal Kortland. Jamal Kortland puts a great ball through but Rafael Beelenkamp is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
77.06
Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with David Van Der Schaaf replacing Cosmin Koster .
78.10
Ighli Biliotti kicks a strong pass forward to Jamal Kortland. Jamal Kortland knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Müller. Rainer Müller is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
81.41
Carlos Soler knocks the ball forward to Jeroen Kans. Jeroen Kans knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Peters.
84.12
David Van Der Schaaf receives the ball from a throw-in from Luke Philips. With a delightful solo run, David Van Der Schaaf stretches the opposition's defence. David Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Peters.
85.10
Carlos Soler passes the ball forward to Fernando Vicente. Fernando Vicente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.06
Isaiah Copping flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Müller controls it well on his chest. Rainer Müller whips in a cross ball towards Marcel De Romijn. Marcel De Romijn knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
25.3%
46%
28.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcel De Romijn of Helmond Sport

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

1.Ronnie Bolton (GK)
7
2.Daan Van Der Doelen (DEF)
7
3.Luis Ramirez (DEF)
6
4.Rainer Reimers (DEF)
6
5.Lee Lloyd (MID)yellow card
6
6.Carlos Soler (MID)
7
7.Luke Philips (MID)
6
8.Cosmin Koster (MID)
6
9.Jeroen Kans (ATT)
6
10.Stefan Manetti (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Vicente (ATT)
6
 
12.David Van Der Schaaf (MID)
6
13.Jean-Paul Broers (MID)
0
14.Nabil Lindenbergh (ATT)
0