Match report

De Graafschap Defeats Helmond Sport 4-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Helmond Sport
Helmond Sport
1–4
FT
De Graafschap
De Graafschap
May 9, 2025

De Graafschap secured a strong win against Helmond Sport with a score of 4-1. Despite Jonas Scholz's early goal for Helmond Sport, De Graafschap dominated the second half, scoring four unanswered goals through M. Mahi, J. Cooper-Love (twice), and P. Brittijn. The victory boosts their Eerste Divisie standings significantly.

Key Facts

  • Jonas Scholz scored for Helmond Sport at the 24th minute.
  • M. Mahi (31'), J. Cooper-Love (50', 52'), and P. Brittijn (74') found the back of the net for De Graafschap.
  • Wanya Marçal was shown a yellow card at the 58th minute.
  • De Graafschap made multiple substitutions throughout the match, including Rio Hillen and T. van Gilst.

Lineups

Helmond Sport

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Wouter van der Steen (G)
  • 12 Justin Ogenia (D)
  • 3 Flor Van Den Eynden (D)
  • 5 Jonas Scholz (D)
  • 17 Bryan Van Hove (D)
  • 19 Helgi Fróði Ingason (M)
  • 22 Alen Dizdarević (M)
  • 8 Enrik Ostrc (M)
  • 11 Lennerd Daneels (F)
  • 39 Anthony van den Hurk (F)
  • 32 Tarik Essakkati (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Theo Golliard
  • 6 Michel Ludwig
  • 7 Sam Bisselink
  • 52 Axl Van Himbeeck
  • 2 Tobias Pachonik
  • 23 Kevin Aben
  • 21 Tom Hendriks
  • 4 Redouane Halhal
  • 33 Lars Zonneveld
  • 29 Onesime Zimuangana

De Graafschap

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Ties Wieggers (G)
  • 3 Rowan Besselink (D)
  • 4 Maas Willemsen (D)
  • 20 Rio Hillen (D)
  • 21 Kaya Symons (D)
  • 8 Donny Warmerdam (M)
  • 23 Philip Brittijn (M)
  • 37 Wanya Marcal Madivadua (M)
  • 10 Mimoun Mahi (M)
  • 7 Tristan van Gilst (M)
  • 9 Jack Cooper-Love (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 Seth Saarinen
  • 26 Ralf Seuntjens
  • 11 Simon Colyn
  • 28 Arjen Van Der Heide
  • 30 Ibrahim El Kadiri
  • 25 Rick Jonkers
  • 12 Sten Kremers
  • 5 Levi Schoppema
  • 47 Youssef El Jebli
  • 27 Anass Najah
  • 6 Lion Kaak
  • 15 Jesse van de Haar

Timeline

  1. Helmond Sport
    24' Helmond Sport Goal · Normal Goal
    Jonas Scholz
  2. De Graafschap
    31' De Graafschap Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Mahi · Assist: P. Brittijn
  3. De Graafschap
    46' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rio Hillen · On: S. Saarinen
  4. De Graafschap
    46' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Mahi · On: Ralf Seuntjens
  5. De Graafschap
    50' De Graafschap Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Cooper-Love · Assist: M. Willemsen
  6. De Graafschap
    52' De Graafschap Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Cooper-Love · Assist: P. Brittijn
  7. De Graafschap
    58' De Graafschap Card · Yellow Card
    Wanya Marçal

    Foul

  8. De Graafschap
    59' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. van Gilst · On: S. Colyn
  9. Helmond Sport
    69' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Dizdarevic · On: T. Golliard
  10. Helmond Sport
    69' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Ingason · On: M. Ludwig
  11. Helmond Sport
    70' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Daneels · On: S. Bisselink
  12. De Graafschap
    70' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Wanya Marçal · On: A. van der Heide
  13. De Graafschap
    74' De Graafschap Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Brittijn · Assist: S. Colyn
  14. Helmond Sport
    76' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Enrik Ostrc · On: A. Van Himbeeck
  15. De Graafschap
    78' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Cooper-Love · On: I. El Kadiri
  16. Helmond Sport
    90' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. van den Hurk · On: T. Pachonik

Match Stats

Stat Helmond Sport De Graafschap
Fouls 7 15
Pass Accuracy 82% 80%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards
Total Shots 21 15
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 404 382
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 5
Shots on Target 4 6
xG
Shots off Target 12 4
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented
Accurate Passes 332 307
Shots Inside Box 13 8
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 8 7

Key Match Notes

  • De Graafschap equalized the game through M. Mahi's goal at 31 minutes, setting the stage for their dominant second half performance.
  • J. Cooper-Love scored two consecutive goals in the 50th and 52nd minute, turning the match decisively in favor of De Graafschap.