Match report

Den Bosch Defeats Helmond Sport 1-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Den Bosch
Den Bosch
1–0
FT
Helmond Sport
Helmond Sport
Oct 21, 2025

In a tightly contested match at the Eerste Divisie level, Den Bosch emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Helmond Sport on Sunday. The game's lone goal came in the 73rd minute when N. de Groot netted for Den Bosch, securing three crucial points for his side.

Key Facts

  • • Den Bosch defeated Helmond Sport 1-0.
  • • N. de Groot scored the only goal of the match in the 73rd minute.
  • • Z. el Bakkali received a yellow card for Den Bosch in the final minutes.

Lineups

Den Bosch

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 36 P. van de Merbel (G)
  • 22 J. Fortes (D)
  • 4 T. van Grunsven (D)
  • 27 R. Akmum (D)
  • 5 N. de Groot (D)
  • 6 K. Felida (M)
  • 10 T. van Leeuwen (M)
  • 33 M. Laros (M)
  • 17 E. Semedo (F)
  • 8 K. Monzialo (F)
  • 7 G. Sille

Substitutes

  • 1 R. van Balsfoort
  • 48 S. Elum
  • 3 S. Maas
  • 16 B. Wang
  • 19 D. Kuijpers
  • 26 Z. el Bakkali
  • 39 R. Wolters
  • 42 L. Van Koeverden
  • 46 A. Boushaba
  • 51 C. El Allachi

Helmond Sport

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bergsen (G)
  • 24 A. Et Taibi (D)
  • 4 B. Koglin (D)
  • 28 D. Vos (D)
  • 5 T. Poll (D)
  • 2 J. Ogenia (M)
  • 8 P. Llonch (M)
  • 36 A. Leipold (M)
  • 11 L. Daneels (F)
  • 9 L. Bajrami (F)
  • 26 N. Makanza (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 K. Aben
  • 21 H. Wentges
  • 17 L. Semic
  • 3 F. Van Den Eynden
  • 22 A. Dizdarevic
  • 41 J. Geerts
  • 47 D. Geerts
  • 19 H. Ingason
  • 6 M. Ludwig
  • 34 T. Essakkati

Timeline

  1. Den Bosch
    65' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Sille · On: C. El Allachi
  2. Helmond Sport
    67' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ogenia · On: T. Essakkati
  3. Den Bosch
    73' Den Bosch Goal · Normal Goal
    N. de Groot
  4. Helmond Sport
    74' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Brian Koglin · On: F. Van Den Eynden
  5. Helmond Sport
    75' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Leipold · On: L. Semic
  6. Den Bosch
    77' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. van Leeuwen · On: B. Wang
  7. Den Bosch
    77' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Semedo · On: D. Kuijpers
  8. Den Bosch
    87' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Laros · On: Z. el Bakkali
  9. Helmond Sport
    88' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Et Taibi · On: J. Geerts
  10. Helmond Sport
    89' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Poll · On: H. Ingason
  11. Den Bosch
    90' Den Bosch Card · Yellow Card
    Z. el Bakkali

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Den Bosch Helmond Sport
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 75% 79%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 14
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 361 458
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 5 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 270 363
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came when N. de Groot scored the decisive goal, shifting momentum strongly in favor of Den Bosch.
  • ▸ Den Bosch's defensive resilience held strong after conceding a late yellow card to Z. el Bakkali, ensuring they maintained their lead until the final whistle.