Match report

De Graafschap Defeats Helmond Sport 3–1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

De Graafschap
De Graafschap
3–1
FT
Helmond Sport
Helmond Sport
Nov 21, 2025

De Graafschap defeated Helmond Sport 3–1 in an exciting match that saw early goals and substitutions shape the outcome. The home side capitalized on multiple chances, while Helmond Sport managed a late penalty but couldn't catch up.

Key Facts

  • • A. van der Heide opened the scoring for De Graafschap in the 7th minute with an assist from O. Raterink.
  • • O. Raterink scored his team's second goal, assisted by A. van der Heide, at the 57th minute to extend their lead.
  • • Reuven Niemeijer added a third for De Graafschap in the 62nd minute with an assist from I. El Kadiri.
  • • L. Daneels scored a consolation penalty for Helmond Sport in the 67th minute.

Lineups

De Graafschap

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Wieggers (G)
  • 4 O. Raterink (D)
  • 3 R. Besselink (D)
  • 18 S. Bultman (D)
  • 21 K. Symons (D)
  • 26 A. van der Heide (M)
  • 24 J. Meerstadt (M)
  • 8 T. Gijselhart (M)
  • 11 I. El Kadiri (M)
  • 28 B. Boersma (F)
  • 10 R. Niemeijer (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 R. Jonkers
  • 12 S. Kremers
  • 32 S. Broker
  • 5 L. Schoppema
  • 20 T. Braem
  • 7 J. Simons
  • 6 M. Smits
  • 22 F. de Jong
  • 17 N. Kaninda
  • 9 D. Theodoridis

Helmond Sport

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bergsen (G)
  • 24 A. Et Taibi (D)
  • 3 F. Van Den Eynden (D)
  • 28 D. Vos (D)
  • 5 T. Poll (D)
  • 8 P. Llonch (M)
  • 26 N. Makanza (M)
  • 36 A. Leipold (M)
  • 11 L. Daneels (M)
  • 34 T. Essakkati (M)
  • 9 L. Bajrami (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 K. Aben
  • 21 H. Wentges
  • 27 A. Absalem
  • 4 B. Koglin
  • 2 J. Ogenia
  • 22 A. Dizdarevic
  • 47 D. Geerts
  • 41 J. Geerts
  • 19 H. Ingason
  • 6 M. Ludwig
  • 16 M. Lukowicz

Timeline

  1. De Graafschap
    7' De Graafschap Goal · Normal Goal
    A. van der Heide · Assist: O. Raterink
  2. Helmond Sport
    37' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pol Llonch · On: A. Dizdarevic
  3. Helmond Sport
    46' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Essakkati · On: A. Absalem
  4. De Graafschap
    57' De Graafschap Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Raterink · Assist: A. van der Heide
  5. Helmond Sport
    61' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Bajrami · On: M. Lukowicz
  6. De Graafschap
    62' De Graafschap Goal · Normal Goal
    Reuven Niemeijer · Assist: I. El Kadiri
  7. Helmond Sport
    67' Helmond Sport Goal · Penalty
    L. Daneels
  8. De Graafschap
    68' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Symons · On: L. Schoppema
  9. De Graafschap
    68' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Teun Gijselhart · On: T. Braem
  10. De Graafschap
    78' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Boersma · On: D. Theodoridis
  11. Helmond Sport
    79' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Leipold · On: J. Ogenia
  12. Helmond Sport
    79' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Poll · On: J. Geerts
  13. De Graafschap
    86' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. El Kadiri · On: M. Smits

Match Stats

Stat De Graafschap Helmond Sport
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 86% 83%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 16
Corners 7 12
Total Passes 390 415
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 8 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 9
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 337 343
Shots Inside Box 17 11
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by A. van der Heide set the tone and boosted De Graafschap's confidence.
  • ▸ Helmond Sport made several substitutions but failed to capitalize on these changes, as they conceded two more goals before L. Daneels' penalty.