Match Report
The table gap was wide: 29 points between Willem II (3rd, 68 pts) and Helmond Sport (18th, 39 pts). On the form table Helmond Sport stood 14th over the last five rounds, despite being 18th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.11/1.63 for Helmond Sport and 1.55/1.11 for Willem II (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
The venue was SolarUnie Stadion, with room for 4,100 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-2.
Goal scorers
Helmond Sport: Maik Lukowicz (39'), Amine Et-Taïbi (50') · Willem II: Devin Haen (82'), Gijs Besselink (29')
Key stats
Possession: Helmond Sport 45% · Willem II 55% · Total shots: 14-16 · On target: 8-6 · Corners: 8-8