Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 9,568 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by RenŽ Dijkhuizen.
The pitch is in good condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by RenŽ Dijkhuizen.
0.00
0-0Helmond Sport kick off and get the first half underway!
3.25
0-0Theo Mensah kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arco Van Vliet who gathers it comfortably.
14.54
1-0Atam Van Vliet flicks a high pass forward to Regilio Schulpen who brings the ball under control. Regilio Schulpen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jody Laver. Jody Laver deftly passes the ball to Oberdan Crovari, releasing him through on goal. Oberdan Crovari makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Pedro Nunez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.03
Bjšrn Hersi kicks a strong pass forward to Pieter Van De Wey. Without breaking stride, Pieter Van De Wey plays the ball forward to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Yuri Robbemond!
21.21
Theo Mensah makes a probing pass to Regi Huizingh. Regi Huizingh threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
27.14
1-2Maurits Hansma decides to run forward with the ball. Maurits Hansma tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
28.13
Frits Van Thiel makes a beautiful solo run. Frits Van Thiel whips in a cross ball towards Jody Laver. Jody Laver makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
33.36
1-2Bert Piket comes in with a late challenge on Bjšrn Hersi. The referee brings Bert Piket to one side and gives him a warning! Bjšrn Hersi runs off the knock.
36.03
1-2Maurits Hansma makes a beautiful solo run. Maurits Hansma knocks the ball forward to Oberdan Crovari but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.10
1-2Frits Van Thiel makes a simple pass to Jody Laver. Jody Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Oberdan Crovari. Oberdan Crovari jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
44.16
Aron Robben pushes mid-way up the pitch. Aron Robben sees Oberdan Crovari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oberdan Crovari tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
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. VVV Venlo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Helmond Sport players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with VVV Venlo kicking off!
53.13
Aron Robben controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurits Hansma. Maurits Hansma chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Laver. Jody Laver plays a quick one-two with Oberdan Crovari and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jody Laver provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Helmond Sport!
57.40
Bjšrn Hersi makes a simple pass to Pieter Van De Wey. Seeing a gap ahead, Pieter Van De Wey plays the ball forward to Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
59.40
Atam Van Vliet makes a beautiful solo run. Atam Van Vliet threads the ball through to Jody Laver. Jody Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jordy Meeuwis.
60.55
2-2Helmond Sport have made a substitution with Isaiah Carrick replacing Oberdan Crovari .
61.64
Arthur Beckham brings the ball forward. Arthur Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.20
2-3Frits Van Thiel hacks Arthur Beckham from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arthur Beckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.15
Jordy Meeuwis sees Pieter Van De Wey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pieter Van De Wey chips the ball to his team mate, Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond knocks in a cross ball towards Regi Huizingh. Regi Huizingh rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.14
Frits Van Thiel plays the ball forward to Jody Laver. Jody Laver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.07
Romano Veldman makes a beautiful solo run. Romano Veldman knocks the ball forward to Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.08
VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Eric Schönenborn replacing Arthur Beckham .
78.18
Martijn Seedorf runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martijn Seedorf makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Carrick but he's offside!
79.48
Jimmy Mazzocco hits a low pass to Frits Van Thiel. Seeing a gap ahead, Frits Van Thiel picks a pass forward to Jody Laver. Jody Laver flicks the ball to his team mate, Bert Piket. Bert Piket looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
81.17
Frits Van Thiel makes a probing pass to Jody Laver. Jody Laver shoots from outside the area but is denied by Pedro Nunez. Excellent save.
85.58
Atam Van Vliet takes the throw-in. Aron Robben advances with the ball. Aron Robben chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Laver. Jody Laver threads the ball through into the box. Bert Piket shoots from just inside the box but Pedro Nunez reads it well. Great save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.8%
35.2%
Play Area
22.5%
40.8%
36.6%
Scorers
| Oberdan Crovari 15 Jody Laver 53 | Yuri Robbemond 18, 62 Jeremy Piqué 21 Regi Huizingh 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Yuri Robbemond of VVV Venlo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Arco Van Vliet (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Aron Robben (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Atam Van Vliet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jimmy Mazzocco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Regilio Schulpen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martijn Seedorf (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Frits Van Thiel (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Maurits Hansma (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bert Piket (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jody Laver (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Oberdan Crovari (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Moussa Monterrubio (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ole Den Turk (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Isaiah Carrick (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Pedro Nunez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Romano Veldman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bjšrn Hersi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Boudewijn Rudge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jordy Meeuwis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pieter Van De Wey (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arthur Beckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Theo Mensah (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Regi Huizingh (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Yuri Robbemond (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Jeremy Piqué (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Winston Molenaar (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Schönenborn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Joao Nunes (ATT) | 0 | |