HELMOND. VVV-Venlo and Helmond Sport draw 1-1. T. Verheijen scored the first goal (32′) for VVV-Venlo. J. Schroyen equalized (63′).
The match was played at the SolarUnie Stadion stadium in Helmond on Friday and it started at 8:00 pm local time. In front of 2,722 spectators. The referee was Richard Martens assisted by Freek Vandeursen and Thomas Krijt. The 4th official was Rick Sturm. The weather was overcast clouds. The temperature was cold at 8.54 degrees Celsius or 47.37 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 70%.
Match Statistics
- 48 Ball Possession 52
Shots
- 18 Total 22
- 9 On Target 10
- 6 Off Target 7
- 4 Shots blocked 5
- 91 Attack 95
- 49 Dangerous attack 59
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 8 Corners 9
Fouls
- 11 Total 10
- 2 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Ball possession
None of the teams had a clear upper hand in terms of ball possession. Helmond Sport was in possession of the ball for 48% of the time vs. VVV-Venlo that controlled the ball for 52% of the time.
Attitude and shots
VVV-Venlo had a more offensive attitude with 59 dangerous attacks and 22 shots of which 10 were on target. However, that was not enough VVV-Venlo to win the match.
Helmond Sport shot 18 times, 9 on target, 6 off target. Regarding the opposition, VVV-Venlo shot 22 times, 10 on target, 7 off target.
Cards
Helmond Sport received 2 yellow cards (Michel Ludwig and Joeri Schroyen). On the opposite side, VVV-Venlo received 1 yellow card (Moreno Rutten).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this contest, Helmond Sport has 35 points to remain in the 13th place. On the other side, VVV-Venlo will has 39 points like SC Cambuur and FC Emmen to sit in the 11th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Eerste Divisie, Helmond Sport will play away against Jong Utrecht on the 8th of March with a 5-5 head to head record.
VVV-Venlo will host FC Emmen on the 8th of March with a 12-8 head to head in favor of VVV-Venlo (4 draws).
Helmond Sport – Formation
Helmond Sport
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63'
Helmond Sport started with a 3-4-1-2 line-up (3-4-1-2).
The manager Bob Peeters decided to play with the following team: Wouter van der Steen , Flor Van den Eynden , Pius Krätschmer , Mees Kreekels , Bram van Vlerken , Michel Ludwig , Enrik Ostrc , Joeri Schroyen , Arno Van Keilegom , Álvaro Marín and Martijn Kaars .
The home team had on the bench: Joseph Amuzu , Hakon Lorentzen , Doke Schmidt , Bryan Van Hove , Giannis-Fivos Botos , Robin Mantel, Ramón ten Hove, Lucas Vankerkhoven and Michael Chacón.
Helmond Sport could not rely on the presence of Doke Schmidt (injured).
Substitutions
Helmond Sport made 5 changes: Flor Van den Eynden for Doke Schmidt (27′), Arno Van Keilegom for Giannis-Fivos Botos (46′), Álvaro Marín for Hakon Lorentzen (79′), Mees Kreekels for Bryan Van Hove (80′) and Michel Ludwig for Joseph Amuzu (73′).
Player of the match: Wouter van der Steen
The player that probably impressed the most for Helmond Sport was the goalkeeper: Wouter van der Steen. His rating is 8.36. He performed 9 saves.
VVV-Venlo – Formation
VVV-Venlo
VVV-Venlo started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Rick Kruijs played with: Delano van Crooy , Moreno Rutten , Rick Ketting , R. Janssen , Simon Janssen , Elias Sierra , Joep Kluskens , Martijn Berden , Levi Smans , Thijme Verheijen and Michalis Kosidis .
The following players were sitting on the bench: Jan de Boer, Robin Lathouwers, Milan Robberechts , Richard Sedláček , Stan Henderikx, Robert Klaasen, Pepijn Doesburg , Sem Dirks, Mohammed Odriss, Jens Craenmehr, Diego van Zutphen and Magnus Kaastrup .
Substitutions
VVV-Venlo made 4 changes: Martijn Berden for Milan Robberechts (63′), Elias Sierra for Richard Sedláček (73′), Michalis Kosidis for Pepijn Doesburg (72′) and Thijme Verheijen for Magnus Kaastrup (84′).
Player of the match: Simon Janssen
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for VVV-Venlo was Simon Janssen.
His rating is with 57 passes (81% accurate) and 5 key passes. He won 5 duels out of 7. He performed 8 crosses.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Eerste Divisie.
- Telstar – Roda JC Kerkrade – 1-1
- FC Eindhoven – Jong AZ – 1-1
- NAC Breda – Jong Utrecht – 3-1
- Helmond Sport – VVV-Venlo – 1-1
- FC Emmen – Willem II – 2-0
- ADO Den Haag – Jong Ajax – 2-1
- De Graafschap – TOP Oss – 2-1
