Match report
Jong PSV U21 Secures Narrow Victory Over Helmond Sport 3–2 (Eerste Divisie)
Helmond Sport
2–3
FT
Jong PSV U21
Nov 8, 2025
Jong PSV U21 managed to secure a narrow 3-2 victory over Helmond Sport in their Eerste Divisie encounter. The visitors took an early lead through goals by N. Verkooijen and T. Abed, but Helmond fought back with strikes from T. Poll and M. Lukowicz. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards, Jong PSV held on to the win.
Key Facts
- • N. Verkooijen scored the first goal for Jong PSV U21 at 12 minutes, assisted by J. van den Berg.
- • T. Abed extended the lead with a goal in the 30th minute, set up by A. Thomas.
- • Helmond Sport's T. Poll reduced the deficit with an own-goal-like finish at 46 minutes.
- • J. Bawuah scored for Jong PSV U21 in the 54th minute to make it 3-1.
- • M. Lukowicz pulled one back for Helmond Sport in the 83rd minute.
Lineups
Helmond Sport
Formation: 4-3-3
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)
- 11 L. Daneels (M)
- 26 N. Makanza (M)
- 36 A. Leipold (F)
- 9 L. Bajrami (F)
- 34 T. Essakkati (F)
Substitutes
- 16 M. Lukowicz
- 21 H. Wentges
- 17 L. Semic
- 2 J. Ogenia
- 6 M. Ludwig
- 4 B. Koglin
- 19 H. Ingason
- 47 D. Geerts
- 41 J. Geerts
- 22 A. Dizdarevic
- 27 A. Absalem
- 23 K. Aben
Jong PSV U21
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 N. Schiks (G)
- 2 M. Bresser (D)
- 3 S. van der Plas (D)
- 4 F. Merien (D)
- 5 R. van de Riet (D)
- 10 N. Verkooijen (M)
- 6 J. Bawuah (M)
- 8 J. van den Berg (M)
- 7 T. Abed (F)
- 9 R. van Duiven (F)
- 11 A. Thomas (F)
Substitutes
- 16 K. Ngom
- 14 M. Monamay
- 15 E. Waayers
- 20 Y. Raap
- 17 J. Koller
- 18 S. Sidibe
- 19 F. Kluit
Timeline
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12' Jong PSV U21 Goal · Normal GoalN. Verkooijen · Assist: J. van den Berg
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30' Jong PSV U21 Goal · Normal GoalT. Abed · Assist: A. Thomas
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33' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow CardN. Makanza
Foul
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41' Jong PSV U21 Card · Yellow CardM. Bresser
Foul
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42' Jong PSV U21 Card · Yellow CardR. van Duiven
Foul
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46' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Bresser · On: E. Waayers
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46' Helmond Sport Goal · Normal GoalT. Poll
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54' Jong PSV U21 Goal · Normal GoalJ. Bawuah
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61' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Verkooijen · On: Y. Raap
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61' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: R. van de Riet · On: J. Koller
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61' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Thomas · On: F. Kluit
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66' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Essakkati · On: H. Ingason
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67' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 3Off: Pol Llonch · On: A. Dizdarevic
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79' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Poll · On: L. Semic
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79' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Leipold · On: J. Geerts
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80' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 5Off: J. van den Berg · On: S. Sidibe
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83' Helmond Sport Goal · Normal GoalM. Lukowicz
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86' Jong PSV U21 Card · Yellow CardJ. Koller
Foul
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90'+5 Jong PSV U21 Card · Yellow CardNiek Schiks
Time wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Helmond Sport | Jong PSV U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 74% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 12 |
| Corners | 13 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 495 | 344 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 7 |
| xG | 2.98 | 1.84 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 3 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 399 | 255 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 9 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Jong PSV's early goals by Verkooijen and Abed set them on course for victory, giving them a comfortable lead.
- ▸ Helmond Sport's goal from T. Poll just before halftime sparked their comeback but they couldn't hold onto the momentum.