Match report

Cambuur Secures Narrow Victory Over Helmond Sport in Eerste Divisie

Helmond Sport
Helmond Sport
0–1
FT
Cambuur
Cambuur
Mar 16, 2026

Cambuur emerged victorious in their Eerste Divisie match against Helmond Sport, securing a narrow 1-0 win. I. Ferrah's early goal in the second minute proved to be the decisive moment, as Helmond Sport struggled to find a response despite several changes. The match saw numerous substitutions from both sides, but Cambuur managed to hold on to their lead until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Helmond Sport 0–1 Cambuur
  • • Goal: I. Ferrah (2' for Cambuur)
  • • Assist: O. Sjostrand (for Cambuur)
  • • Yellow Cards: Dayen Geerts (11'), A. Absalem (42') (for Helmond Sport)
  • • Substitutions: Multiple from both teams

Lineups

Helmond Sport

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bergsen (G)
  • 20 S. Dekkers (D)
  • 3 F. Van Den Eynden (D)
  • 4 B. Koglin (D)
  • 28 D. Vos (D)
  • 27 A. Absalem (D)
  • 26 N. Makanza (M)
  • 47 D. Geerts
  • 22 A. Dizdarevic (M)
  • 9 L. Bajrami (F)
  • 11 L. Daneels (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 H. Wentges
  • 23 W. van Sleeuwen
  • 16 M. Lukowicz
  • 2 J. Ogenia
  • 6 M. Ludwig
  • 5 T. Poll
  • 29 O. Zimuangana
  • 19 H. Ingason
  • 41 J. Geerts
  • 44 J. Janssen
  • 48 R. van Bree

Cambuur

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Jansen (G)
  • 16 R. Mulders (D)
  • 4 I. Baouf (D)
  • 6 J. Amofa (D)
  • 22 T. Galvez (D)
  • 7 R. Balk (M)
  • 8 N. Souren (M)
  • 18 T. Rolke (M)
  • 26 I. Ferrah (F)
  • 14 J. van der Sande (F)
  • 11 O. Sjostrand (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 J. Meijster
  • 9 K. Visser
  • 24 T. Jonker
  • 10 M. Diemers
  • 13 N. Binder
  • 3 J. Berkhout
  • 2 D. Jermoumi
  • 15 F. Kvam
  • 27 W. Kooistra
  • 25 B. Marsman
  • 19 I. Henstra
  • 17 E. Apkakou

Timeline

  1. Cambuur
    2' Cambuur Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Ferrah · Assist: O. Sjostrand
  2. Helmond Sport
    11' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow Card
    Dayen Geerts

    Foul

  3. Helmond Sport
    42' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow Card
    A. Absalem

    Foul

  4. Helmond Sport
    46' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Geerts · On: M. Lukowicz
  5. Helmond Sport
    55' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Dekkers · On: J. Ogenia
  6. Helmond Sport
    55' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Absalem · On: T. Poll
  7. Cambuur
    62' Cambuur subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Balk · On: M. Diemers
  8. Cambuur
    62' Cambuur subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Ferrah · On: I. Henstra
  9. Cambuur
    75' Cambuur subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Sjostrand · On: Jorn Berkhout
  10. Cambuur
    75' Cambuur subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Galvez · On: B. Marsman
  11. Helmond Sport
    79' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Makanza · On: J. Janssen
  12. Helmond Sport
    83' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Vos · On: M. Ludwig
  13. Cambuur
    89' Cambuur subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Mulders · On: W. Kooistra

Match Stats

Stat Helmond Sport Cambuur
Fouls 16 4
Pass Accuracy 79% 86%
Offsides 0 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 8
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 409 612
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 0 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 323 527
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Early Goal: I. Ferrah's quick strike in the 2nd minute set the tone for the match, putting Helmond Sport on the back foot.
  • ▸ Cambuur's Defensive Resilience: Despite Helmond Sport making several substitutions to change the game's momentum, Cambuur held firm and maintained their lead.