Match report
De Graafschap Defeats Helmond Sport 4-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash
Helmond Sport
1–4
FT
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
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24' Helmond Sport Goal · Normal GoalJonas Scholz -
31' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalM. Mahi · Assist: P. Brittijn -
46' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 1Off: Rio Hillen · On: S. Saarinen -
46' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Mahi · On: Ralf Seuntjens -
50' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalJ. Cooper-Love · Assist: M. Willemsen -
52' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalJ. Cooper-Love · Assist: P. Brittijn -
58' De Graafschap Card · Yellow CardWanya MarçalFoul
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59' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3Off: T. van Gilst · On: S. Colyn -
69' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Dizdarevic · On: T. Golliard -
69' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Ingason · On: M. Ludwig -
70' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Daneels · On: S. Bisselink -
70' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 4Off: Wanya Marçal · On: A. van der Heide -
74' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalP. Brittijn · Assist: S. Colyn -
76' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 4Off: Enrik Ostrc · On: A. Van Himbeeck -
78' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Cooper-Love · On: I. El Kadiri -
90' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 5Off: 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.