Match report

Helmond Sport Draws with Vitesse: 2-2 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Helmond Sport
Helmond Sport
2–2
FT
Vitesse
Vitesse
Jan 16, 2026

Helmond Sport and Vitesse played out an enthralling 2-2 draw at the De Oude Meer Stadium. Helmond Sport took the lead through M. Lukowicz before N. Bannis equalized for Vitesse with a fine finish. The hosts retook the lead shortly after via N. Makanza but were pegged back by M. Schikora's late goal.

Key Facts

  • • Helmond Sport scored first through M. Lukowicz at minute 38.
  • • N. Bannis equalized for Vitesse with an assist from J. Pinto in the 70th minute.
  • • N. Makanza restored Helmond Sport's lead with a goal in the 77th minute.
  • • M. Schikora scored the equalizer for Vitesse in injury time, securing a 2-2 draw.

Lineups

Helmond Sport

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bergsen (G)
  • 24 A. Et Taibi (D)
  • 4 B. Koglin (D)
  • 3 F. Van Den Eynden (D)
  • 5 T. Poll (D)
  • 36 A. Leipold (M)
  • 8 P. Llonch (M)
  • 22 A. Dizdarevic (M)
  • 11 L. Daneels (M)
  • 19 H. Ingason (F)
  • 16 M. Lukowicz (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 K. Aben
  • — W. van Sleeuwen
  • 27 A. Absalem
  • 2 J. Ogenia
  • 47 D. Geerts
  • 41 J. Geerts
  • 6 M. Ludwig
  • 26 N. Makanza
  • 9 L. Bajrami
  • 34 T. Essakkati

Vitesse

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 C. van den Berg (G)
  • 24 N. Markelo (D)
  • 55 M. Steffen (D)
  • 35 O. Achouitar
  • 28 A. Buttner (D)
  • 6 M. Schikora (M)
  • 33 M. Marschalk
  • 13 J. Pinto (M)
  • 19 A. Tahaui (M)
  • 7 D. Hoogewerf (M)
  • 9 E. Huth (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Siecker
  • 31 M. Brull
  • 2 S. Bonnah
  • 8 A. Moustafa
  • 11 Y. Ranon
  • 17 V. Zumberi
  • 20 N. Bannis
  • 22 X. Thenu
  • 27 N. Zonneveld
  • 30 M. Driezen
  • 34 Y. Ouallil
  • 38 K. te Veluwe

Timeline

  1. Helmond Sport
    32' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow Card
    Pol Llonch

    Foul

  2. Helmond Sport
    38' Helmond Sport Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Lukowicz
  3. Helmond Sport
    60' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pol Llonch · On: N. Makanza
  4. Vitesse
    64' Vitesse subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Huth · On: N. Bannis
  5. Vitesse
    70' Vitesse Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Bannis · Assist: J. Pinto
  6. Vitesse
    72' Vitesse Card · Yellow Card
    J. Pinto

    Foul

  7. Helmond Sport
    73' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow Card
    A. Et Taibi

    Foul

  8. Helmond Sport
    75' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Poll · On: A. Absalem
  9. Helmond Sport
    75' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Ingason · On: D. Geerts
  10. Helmond Sport
    77' Helmond Sport Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Makanza
  11. Vitesse
    79' Vitesse Card · Yellow Card
    N. Bannis

    Simulation

  12. Helmond Sport
    85' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Leipold · On: J. Ogenia
  13. Vitesse
    85' Vitesse subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Marschalk · On: Y. Ranon
  14. Vitesse
    85' Vitesse subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Pinto · On: N. Zonneveld
  15. Helmond Sport
    86' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Lukowicz · On: L. Bajrami
  16. Vitesse
    90'+2 Vitesse subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Tahaui · On: Valon Zumberi
  17. Vitesse
    90'+2 Vitesse subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Alexander Büttner · On: K. te Veluwe
  18. Vitesse
    90' Vitesse Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Schikora

Match Stats

Stat Helmond Sport Vitesse
Fouls 18 11
Pass Accuracy 81% 78%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 27
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 417 423
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 12
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 0.98 1.84
Shots off Target 4 9
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 336 328
Shots Inside Box 7 19
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 4 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card received by Pol Llonch of Helmond Sport could have influenced their defensive approach in the first half.
  • ▸ N. Bannis' goal and subsequent yellow card for simulation in the 79th minute provided a pivotal moment, showing Vitesse's determination to level the score.