Match report
ADO Den Haag Defeats Helmond Sport 3-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash
Helmond Sport
1–3
FT
ADO Den Haag
Feb 20, 2026
ADO Den Haag demonstrated their dominance over Helmond Sport by securing a 3-1 triumph in an intense Eerste Divisie encounter. Goals from N. Thomas, M. Waem, and B. Fiabema ensured the victory for ADO Den Haag, while L. Bajrami pulled one back for the home side.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Helmond Sport 1–3 ADO Den Haag.
- • N. Thomas scored first for ADO Den Haag in the 26th minute, assisted by E. Rottier.
- • L. Bajrami equalized for Helmond Sport with a goal at the 35-minute mark, assisted by T. Poll.
- • M. Waem and B. Fiabema scored consecutive goals for ADO Den Haag in the 47th and 61st minutes respectively.
- • Helmond Sport received two yellow cards within one minute during extra time.
Lineups
Helmond Sport
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 Menno Bergsen (G)
- 20 Sem Dekkers (D)
- 3 Flor Van Den Eynden (D)
- 4 Brian Koglin (D)
- 27 Amir Absalem (D)
- 5 Thomas Poll (D)
- 26 Noah Makanza (M)
- 47 Dayen Geerts (M)
- 22 Alen Dizdarević (M)
- 9 Labinot Bajrami (F)
- 11 Lennerd Daneels (F)
Substitutes
- 36 André Leipold
- 41 Julian Geerts
- 29 Onesime Zimuangana
- 16 Maik Lukowicz
- 23 Ward van Sleeuwen
- 21 Hugo Wentges
- 28 Dennis Vos
- 48 Rayen van Bree
- 17 Lion Semić
- 2 Justin Ogenia
- 19 Helgi Fróði Ingason
- 8 Pol Llonch
ADO Den Haag
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 Kilian Nikièma (G)
- 2 Steven Van Der Sloot (D)
- 45 Diogo Tomas (D)
- 4 Matteo Waem (D)
- 15 Milan Hokke (D)
- 25 Juho Kilo (M)
- 27 Nigel Thomas (M)
- 8 Jari Vlak (M)
- 11 Evan Rottier (M)
- 9 Bryan Fiabema (F)
- 19 Luka Reischl (F)
Substitutes
- 26 Illaijh de Ruijter
- 21 Cameron Peupion
- 5 Mees Kreekels
- 14 Mylian Jimenez
- 23 Jesse Bal
- 29 Caleb Kramer
- 24 Antoine Lejoly
- 18 Sekou Sylla
- 35 Sanyika Bergtop
- 31 Devyn Payne
- 16 Finn de Bruin
- 20 Lorenzo Maasland
Timeline
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26' ADO Den Haag Goal · Normal GoalN. Thomas · Assist: E. Rottier
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35' Helmond Sport Goal · Normal GoalL. Bajrami · Assist: T. Poll
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45'+1 Helmond Sport Card · Yellow CardL. Daneels
Foul
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46' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow CardA. Absalem
Foul
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46' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Rottier · On: I. de Ruijter
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47' ADO Den Haag Goal · Normal GoalM. Waem · Assist: J. Kilo
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61' ADO Den Haag Goal · Normal GoalB. Fiabema · Assist: D. Tomas
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62' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Thomas · On: C. Peupion
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66' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 1Off: Dayen Geerts · On: A. Leipold
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72' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 3Off: Milan Hokke · On: M. Kreekels
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73' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 2Off: Brian Koglin · On: J. Geerts
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73' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Daneels · On: Onesime Zimuangana
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73' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Vlak · On: M. Jimenez
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76' ADO Den Haag Card · Yellow CardD. Tomas
Foul
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80' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Bajrami · On: M. Lukowicz
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86' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Reischl · On: Jesse Bal
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90'+1 Helmond Sport Card · Yellow CardM. Lukowicz
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Helmond Sport | ADO Den Haag |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 83% |
| Offsides | 0 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 13 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 400 | 437 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 322 | 361 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ N. Thomas's early goal gave ADO Den Haag a quick lead, setting the tone for their performance.
- ▸ M. Waem and B. Fiabema’s back-to-back goals in the second half sealed the win, despite L. Bajrami's effort to level the score.