Roda JC Kirchrath 2:1 Helmond Sport — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Roda JC Kerkrade came from behind to beat Helmond Sport 2-1 in the Eerste Divisie, with Mitchell Paulissen the standout player despite not scoring, a result that keeps their momentum rolling without a confirmed next fixture to look toward. Helmond struck first through Koen Jansen on 33 minutes, but the lead lasted barely four minutes as Marco Tol converted from Mitchell Paulissen’s assist to level matters before the break.

The second half belonged to Roda, and Lucas Beerten settled it on 53 minutes with Dyon Dorenbosch providing the assist, capping a period where the hosts pinned Helmond back after a scrappy opening that saw three yellow cards for the visitors. Helmond’s early goal proved a false dawn as Roda’s midfield increasingly dictated the tempo, with Paulissen pulling the strings throughout.

The numbers tell a brutally one-sided story: Roda held 63% possession and fired 17 shots to Helmond’s three, with an xG of 2.76 against 0.23, and while the first half was tighter on the scoreboard, the second-half xG of 1.72 to 0.16 showed no let-up. Mitchell Paulissen earned his 8.6 rating as a midfielder by driving the play forward relentlessly, even without a goal to his name. CheckLive’s model rated Roda the stronger side, and the result confirmed it emphatically.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Roda JC Kerkrade vs Helmond Sport?

Roda JC Kerkrade 2-1 Helmond Sport (Eerste Divisie).

Who scored?

Koen Jansen (33') for Helmond Sport; Marco Tol (37', assist Mitchell Paulissen) for Roda JC Kerkrade; Lucas Beerten (53', assist Dyon Dorenbosch) for Roda JC Kerkrade.

Was Roda JC Kerkrade's win deserved?

Yes — Roda JC Kerkrade were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Roda JC Kerkrade vs Helmond Sport?

Yellow cards: Wassim Lantaki (Helmond Sport); Labinot Bajrami (Helmond Sport); Dean Huiberts (Helmond Sport).

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